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GMU announces enhanced security measures for spring commencement

By Uriah Kiser
Commencement 2017. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

George Mason University is implementing enhanced security measures to prioritize the safety and security of all attendees at the upcoming Spring Commencement and individual college and school degree celebrations.

Security checkpoints will be set up at the entrances to EagleBank Arena’s Spring Commencement and the various degree celebrations at EagleBank Arena and the Concert Hall, on the Fairfax Campus. All graduates and guests must pass through these checkpoints, where thorough security procedures will be conducted.

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News

Biden Addresses Hylton Performing Arts Center, pledges to restore federal abortion ban amidst hecklers, activist calls for ceasefire in Gaza

By Uriah Kiser
Protestors line up outside George Mason University Science and Technology Campus outside Manassas. [Photo: Alfredo Panameno]

He took shots at Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, saying “MAGA” Republicans don’t comprehend the voting power of women. He also urged Democrats to organize in their communities to get out the vote for down-ballot congressional races.

“Give me a Democratic House of Representatives and a bigger Democratic Senate, and we will pass a bill to restore Roe v. Wade, and I will sign in immediately,” said Biden.

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Features

Broadway on Caroline at Fredericksburg Square: A night of music and craft beer

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg

As Broadway comes to Caroline Street at the newly revitalized Fredericksburg Square, residents and visitors are in for a treat.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, the historic venue will host “Broadway on Caroline – Riverside Downtown,” promising a night of live performances, craft beer, and culinary delights.

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Health

Unlocking local success: Sentara trusts Potomac Local News for targeted and genuine community engagement

By Uriah Kiser

I’ve worked with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center since 2012 to help its dedicated team reach our readers, members, and the larger community.

We’ve worked together on health education campaigns, community fairs, ribbon cuttings, and, of course, the pandemic, and through it all, I’ve considered Sentara a valued partner. So valued, my wife and I chose the hospital to deliver our son to us in October 2023.

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Prince William

International arrest made in connection to Dale City triple homicide

By Uriah Kiser
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The suspect, identified as Donald Antonio Barahona Quinonez, 28, of no fixed address, faces charges including three counts of murder, one count of aggravated malicious wounding, four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and four counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling.

The incident, initially reported as a quadruple shooting on Birchdale Avenue, left three men dead and a fourth man seriously injured. The victims have been identified as Edwin Geovanny Salmeron, 37; Luis Alonzo Salgado-Rivas, 41; and Kevin Josue Vallencillo Mendoza, 23, all of Woodbridge.

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Business

Newport News-based Ironclad Distillery Co. acquires historic Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg for $2.4 million

By Uriah Kiser

The Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg has undergone a change in ownership, with Newport News-based company Ironclad Distillery Co. acquiring the property for $2.4 million in late 2023.

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Data center developers undertake initiatives to foster community support in challenging environments

By Uriah Kiser

“As a growing number of major data center projects are delayed or derailed by opposition from local residents and elected officials, developers are realizing they need to play politics, and they are beginning to pour more resources into efforts to win hearts and minds,” reports Dan Rabb at BisNow.

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Civil Air Patrol unveils new Cessna C172S aircraft

By Uriah Kiser

The Civil Air Patrol’s Virginia Wing has introduced its latest addition to the fleet, a Cessna C172S, showcasing the organization’s commitment to serving the residents of Virginia. This aircraft, equipped with advanced avionics, is set to play a crucial role in a variety of missions conducted by the Civil Air Patrol.

The recently acquired Cessna C172S is renowned as one of the most reliable aircraft types ever produced. With a high wing design and a Garmin G1000 “glass cockpit,” this aircraft offers modern multi-function displays and advanced avionics. The cost associated with the acquisition was not disclosed, but it aligns with the organization’s dedication to maintaining a robust fleet for various missions.

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