PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — If you’re looking for a job in the computer industry, you’re in the right area.

Although this region has the nation’s third-largest digital technology workforce, there are currently 43,200 vacant tech jobs waiting for workers in the DMV — the metropolitan area that includes the District of Columbia, parts of Maryland and all of Northern Virginia.


Mayor Hal Parrish and members of the Manassas City Council recently joined business owners Adiam and Veronica Musie and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of their restaurant, Vera’s Kitchen in the Manassas Historic District. 

Located at 9255 Center Street, Vera’s Kitchen offers a variety of hearty entrees as well as lighter fare inspired by Veronica’s culinary experiences in her native Ethiopia. 


Prince William County’s first brewpub to open, Ornery Public House, closed its doors in Woodbridge earlier this year.

Today, owner Randy Barnette tells us he’s moving to a smaller location in Fairfax. The brewery and restaurant will soon launch a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for the relocation. Also, Barnette says he plans to reopen an Ornery location in Woodbridge once again, however, he did not say when. 


MANASSAS — Imagine sitting at the dinner table munching on a dragon burger and sipping on a health potion while playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons.

That fantasy will soon be a reality when The Crossroads Tabletop Tavern opens in Downtown Manassas. It has long been a dream of owner John Hornberger to operate a gaming restaurant where patrons can dine on game themed food while playing the tabletop game of their choice.


STAFFORD — Virginia is facing a big problem when it comes to college graduates.

There are more college graduates leaving Virginia for other U.S. states than moving into Virginia from other U.S. states. The most common reason that college graduates are moving out of state is to pursue a job opportunity.


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