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Health District to hold free coronavirus community testing event in Stafford

Published July 2, 2020 at 4:55PM

The Rappahannock Area Health District will hold a drive-thru testing event on July 7 to test community members for the coronavirus.

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Pirowski wins big at Potomac River bass fishing event

By Trinity Bui

Published July 1, 2020 at 1:14PM

Boater Alex Pirowski won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event by bringing a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 17 pounds 3 ounces. The event was held at the Potomac River on June 28.

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House of Mercy surpasses 5,000 mask goal, donates to front line workers

By Trinity Bui

Published June 30, 2020 at 5:59PM

At the end of March, House of Mercy started a mask-making initiative to make 5,000 masks to donate to healthcare workers. Now, they have met and surpassed that goal with 5,308 masks made.

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Prince William Humane Society Launches the Adopt Shop Co-Op

By Trinity Bui

Published June 29, 2020 at 11:57PM

On June 22, 2020, the Prince William Humane Society (PWHS) announced the launching the Adopt Shop Co-Op.

The Adopt Shop Co-Op is an affiliate program that supports local animal welfare organizations and is managed by Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P). It will help the PWHS increase pet adoption rates, expand outreach efforts to existing and potential pet owners, and improve the well-being of the region’s pets.

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Girls on the Run Piedmont introduces new member, new sites, new programs

By Trinity Bui

Published June 26, 2020 at 1:46AM

Girls on the Run NOVA helps girls build their confidence and life skills.

Girls on the Run Piedmont welcomes a new member to its programs.

Erin Barker will be joining the board of directors of Girls on the Run Piedmont.

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Here’s the only place you can swim in public in Stafford County this summer

By Trinity Bui

Published June 24, 2020 at 11:41PM

Aquia Landing beach.

With the 4th of July approaching, Stafford County shared its plans for events, openings, and cancelations.

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New dog-tethering law to goes into effect July 1

By Trinity Bui

Published June 21, 2020 at 9:28PM

On July 1, Virginia pets will see more protection as a new tethering law goes into effect.

The new tethering law, titled SB272, seeks to address tethering by expanding the definition of “adequate shelter” for pets. It was passed by the Virginia House and Senate and signed by Governor Ralph Northam in April.

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Hylton Center suspends Fall 2020 season performances

By Trinity Bui

Published June 18, 2020 at 11:32AM

The Hylton Performing Arts Center outside Manassas.

For the fall of 2020, all Hylton Performing Arts Center performances and events are canceled.

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Fredericksburg drive-in movies canceled on opening day

By Trinity Bui

Published June 11, 2020 at 2:06PM | Updated June 11, 2020 at 3:03PM

The Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center has canceled their plans for a drive-in movie theater that was set to premiere today.

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Workhouse Arts Center announces opening of drive-in movie theater

By Trinity Bui

Published June 8, 2020 at 6:07PM

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton is offering a way to bring entertainment to its community with a drive-in movie theater.

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