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SuperCon Returns to Manassas with Star Power, Cosplay, Gaming, and After-Hours Fun

Published April 14, 2025 at 11:00AM

SuperCon is back in downtown Manassas and promises a weekend packed with geek culture, gaming, cosplay, and a brush with Hollywood.

The convention, hosted by ARTfactory, will take place Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 9419 Battle Street. This year’s headliner is Jamie Flanagan, a Bram Stoker Award-winning writer and actor known for their work on Netflix series including “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” as well as AMC Shudder’s “Creepshow” and “Peacock’s Hysteria!”.

No Mower? No Problem! Goats on the Job at Old Mill Park

By Mike Salmon

Published April 7, 2025 at 11:00AM

The Good Steward Farm’s goat.

At Old Mill Park along the Rappahannock River, there are spots where the mowers can’t reach, and to send a landscape professional in there with a weed whacker could be dangerous, so Fredericksburg has sent in the goats.

They munch the weeds until the job is done, leave a bit of organic fertilizer, and then jump on the truck to the next job, clearing invasive species at the following location.

Haymarket Police Chief Hosts Senior Summit to Empower and Protect the Community

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 7, 2025 at 7:00AM

Chief Allen Sibert of the Town of Haymarket Police Department is gearing up for the second annual Senior Summit, a free, one-of-a-kind event focused on empowering older adults with vital resources and protection from scams.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Valley Church, located at 4500 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket.

Egg-citing Spring Adventure: Stafford’s Blue and Terrence’s Egg Venture Returns

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2025 at 11:00AM

Families and adventure seekers in Stafford County can gear up for a fun-filled outdoor experience this spring as Blue and Terrence’s Excellent Egg Venture returns for another year. The event, which kicked off on April 1, 2025, encourages participants to explore local parks and tourism sites while hunting for hidden eggs and earning prizes.

“We created Blue and Terrence’s Excellent Egg Venture as a way to highlight our parks, get families outdoors, and bring more visitors to Stafford,” said Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County. “Last year, we launched it in just two weeks, and we received so much positive feedback that we’ve spent this entire year making it even better.”

Goat Yoga, Raptors, and Riverfront Fun: Fredericksburg Gears Up for Earth Day Festival at Old Mill Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2025 at 8:25PM

One of Fredericksburg’s most popular parks will transform into an eco-celebration zone on Saturday, April 26, as the city hosts its annual Earth Day Festival at Old Mill Park.

Now in its 20th year, the festival draws thousands of attendees and celebrates environmental awareness through hands-on activities, live entertainment, and eco-friendly vendors.

Fredericksburg Film Festival Returns for Its Second Year, Showcasing Global and Local Filmmaking Talent

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 26, 2025 at 11:00AM

The Fredericksburg Film Festival (FFF) is back for its second year, promising an impressive lineup of films from around the world, including selections from prestigious festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca.

Set to take place from April 16-20, 2025, this year’s event will highlight top-tier independent films, Virginia-based filmmakers, and a growing arts culture in Fredericksburg.

Driving a Legend: Rare British Ambulance a Rolling Mystery in Fredericksburg

By Mike Salmon

Published March 25, 2025 at 11:05AM

The original paint job will stay.

The paint job on an antique ambulance that roams the streets of Fredericksburg hints that a story behind this truck is waiting to be told. Was it part of the British Royal Air Force stationed in Lossiemouth, Scotland? Was it connected to Prince Harry?

Did it see time in the Falkland Islands war in the early 1980s?

Settling in Fredericksburg Common for Mary Washington Grads

By Mike Salmon

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:23PM | Updated March 18, 2025 at 10:44PM

After graduating from MWU, Maggie Clegg moved across the U.S. before deciding that Fredericksburg is home.

Many newly graduated college alumni like the familiarity of the college town, so they stick around after they get the degree, for one reason or another. It’s still known as ‘home,’ making escaping hard.

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Rock Opera ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Opens at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 14, 2025 at 5:51PM

The stage is set, the lights are shining, and the electrifying energy of Jesus Christ Superstar is ready to take over the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. The iconic rock opera, which first captivated audiences in the early 1970s, officially opened on March 13, 2025, and will run through April 27.

In a recent interview with Potomac Local News Podcast, lead cast members Anthony Nuccio and Kylie Ernest shared their excitement about bringing this timeless production to the local stage. Nuccio, who plays Judas Iscariot, described Jesus Christ Superstar as a fully sung-through rock opera with no traditional dialogue breaks. “It’s an incredibly high-energy show that blends rock music with a powerful narrative,” he said. “Audiences can expect a visceral and emotional experience.”

Egg-citing Spring Adventure: Stafford’s Eggcellent Eggventure Returns

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 12, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated March 17, 2025 at 3:14PM

Photo by Denisse Leon on Unsplash

Families and adventure seekers in Stafford County can gear up for a fun-filled outdoor experience this spring as Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure returns for another year. The event, which kicks off on April 1, 2025, encourages participants to explore local parks and tourism sites while hunting for hidden eggs and earning prizes.

“We created Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure as a way to highlight our parks, get families outdoors, and bring more visitors to Stafford,” said Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County. “Last year, we launched it in just two weeks, and we received so much positive feedback that we’ve spent this entire year making it even better.”