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Be there for the Manassas Bee Festival

By Uriah Kiser

City of Manassas Economic Development Department: “Get buzzing at our 3rd annual Manassas Bee Festival June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the grounds of historic 19th century Liberia House, which will be open for self-guided tours.”

“Attendees are encouraged to dress like a pollinator and join the costume parade! This family-fun event offers live music, vendors, local honey, bee hives plus native bee houses, plant experts, farm animals, food trucks, mead garden, bounce house, games, and crafts.”

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Today’s (smoky air) weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

 

National Weather Service: “Very poor air quality today along with reduced visibility between 3-6 SM. It is recommended to limit time outdoors. Wearing a mask may help limit irritation for those suffering from respiratory illnesses. More smoke expected Thursday & Friday.”

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700-space commuter lot opens in Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser

VDOT Fredericksburg: “A new Park & Ride commuter lot in Spotsylvania County opened today at the intersection of Route 1 and Commonwealth Drive, providing nearly 700 parking spaces for ride sharing within two miles of Interstate 95.”

“With the completion of this $16.5 million project, there are now a total of 4,732 commuter parking spaces available in Spotsylvania across five Park & Ride commuter lot locations.”

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FredNats sink Riverdogs in series opener

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals opened up their series against the Charleston Riverdogs with a 5-4 win.”

“The Riverdogs chased FredNat starter Riley Cornelio in the top of the first. Xavier Isaac and Dominic Keegan both reached base, then Carlos Colmenarez singled to load the bases. After a strikeout, Ryan Spikes singled into left field to plate Isaac, and prompted a pitching change. Jose Atencio entered, and got the last out in the first to limit the damage to just one run.”

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Police still searching for man last seen on I-95

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas police are searching for a man they said on Monday, June 5, 2023, was last seen walking on Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County four months ago. The department did not respond when we asked what ties the man had to Manassas.

Manassas City Police: “The Manassas City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating David Stuart who was reported missing on Feb. 20, 2021. Stuart was last seen on Feb. 11, 2021, walking along southbound I-95 in Spotsylvania County between the Fredericksburg and Massaponax exits. Prior to his disappearance, he made remarks to friends that led them to become concerned for his wellbeing.”

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Strickland vows to restrict public drag show performances, boot CRT from schools, fight for more transportation funding

By Uriah Kiser

Editors note: This is the latest in a series of articles featuring candidates running in Virignia’s June 20, 2023, Primary Election.

Matt Strickland, 39, is running for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 27th Senate District, including portions of Spotsylvania, Stafford counties, and Fredericksburg.

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Today’s police report: Bullets shatter car glass, injuring 3-year-old girl in Dale City

By Uriah Kiser

Bullets shatter car glass, injuring 3-year-old girl in Dale City

Prince William police: “Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle – On June 3 at 7:11PM, officers responded to the Cheshire Station Shopping Center located at 4255 Cheshire Station Plz. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, 25-year-old man, got into a verbal altercation with other patrons inside one of the stores which continued to the parking lot. The parties separated and the victim got into the vehicle occupied by two family members, another 25-year-old man and a 3-year-old girl. The other parties involved also got in a vehicle and followed the victim towards the entrance of the shopping center.”

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Today is deadline to RSVP for Old Towne Inn design meetings

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas will hold two community engagement sessions. These sessions will discuss the future use, space, and design of the Olde Towne Inn site.

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El DeBarge, ‘Rhythm of the Night’ singer, to perform at political fundraiser in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
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Makya Little for Delegate: “On Monday, June 19, 2023—also known as Juneteenth—Little’s campaign will host their final pre-primary fundraiser featuring a performance by DeBarge. Working to create opportunities for community members, the campaign has also selected two local bands—TurnUpDeAnte & Co. and Izis la Enderma de la Salsa—to open for DeBarge at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbridge that evening.”

“Eldra “El” Patrick DeBarge—an American singer, songwriter, and musician—was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge [during the 19880s]. Popular songs led by El DeBarge include “Stay with Me,” “All This Love,” and “Rhythm of the Night.”

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