PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — John and Christina Hayes were recognized among this year’s outstanding foster parents on Wednesday.
Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia were honored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors as the region’s 2019 Foster Parents of the Year.
QUANTICO – A temporary exhibit commemorating war dogs is opening May 18.
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” will spotlight and honor the important role these four-legged warriors serve. This exhibit will be on display from through September of 2019 in the National Museum of the Marine Corps Combat Art Gallery.
WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge has a boardwalk, and it’ll soon be open to the public.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to combine the Julie J. Metz Wetlands Park, the Rippon Lodge Historic Property, Kings Highway, the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, and Rippon Landing Neighborhood Park.
DALE CITY — On Saturday, Leadership Prince William (LPW) and Comcast saw a record-breaking 318 volunteers in a day of service.
This is the fifth consecutive year that LPW and Comcast have teamed up on a local community service project for the annual Comcast Cares Day. According to LPW Executive Director Andrea Money, the normal turnout for these events is around 200 to 250 people.
MANASSAS — Prince William Little Theatre is set to bring to the stage one of the U.S.’s most beloved musicals, Annie at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon as the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
MANASSAS — The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced its lineup of 2019 Summer Performances for Young Audiences.
Performances this summer include an offering of entertainment for families and children to enjoy the arts together. From the family-friendly songs of Justin Roberts, to magic tricks by Max Darwin, and the athletic and mesmerizing stunts of the Jabali African Acrobatics, there is sure to be something for everyone.
WOODBRIDGE — A charity dinner in Woodbridge helped to raise $35,000 for a charity that has been working to help those affected by civil war in Syria and a major earthquake in Haiti.
The Masroor Mosque Chapter of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA in Woodbridge co-sponsored a Fundraising Dinner to support Humanity First USA.
BRISTOW — Prince William County writer Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt has released her sixth book entitled “Late April,” a collection of poetry written between April 2018 and April 2019. April holds significance in that it is National Poetry Month.
This latest collection is what Gotthardt and her readers describe as eclectic.
MANASSAS — If you can’t make the Kentucky Derby this year, Manassas plans to bring the derby home to you.
The city will hold its first “Historic Downtown Derby” on Friday afternoon, May 3, as part of its monthly First Friday events.
MANASSAS — About 500 people packed the track — the runway at the Manassas Regional Airport — on Sunday for the annual Manassas Runway 10K/5k/1 Miler race.
Three races were held — a 10K and 5K for adults, and 1-mile fun run for children. The results of the race are posted online.
