How many of us remember 1973? A dozen eggs cost 45 cents, gasoline cost 40 cents a gallon, and the average new home would set you back about $32,500.
And, importantly, Sally Baldwin began volunteering at the new Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. The hospital is now Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and Sally Baldwin is marking her 50th year as a volunteer!
All five Stafford County High Schools and Project Search interns participated in the nationwide Decision Day event, honoring the plans of every graduate to either enlist in the military, enroll in continuing education, or join the employment force. This event follows through on the promises students made to themselves in October at the school division’s Chart Your Future expo.
“Stafford Schools is committed to inspiring and empowering our students so that they are prepared for bright futures. Our promise to them is that we will invest in them from the moment they walk through our doors. Culminating events such as Chart Your Future and Decision Day are evidence of that commitment,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent. “After careful thought and guidance from school counselors and family members, our students told the world about their intentions to be enrolled, enlisted, or employed upon graduation.”
The 25th Annual Eagle Festival at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton returns on May 13.
This family-friendly event is free, and there will be two early morning bird walks led by volunteers from the Audubon of Virginia. Both walks begin at the Bay View Trailhead near the picnic area.
The Living Library Initiative, a fledgling project to benefit one of our county’s most vulnerable populations, seeks to expand and diversify the books available for people incarcerated in the Prince William/Manassas Regional Jail. Through active collaboration with community partners, the PWOPD is gathering new reading material for those held at our local jail while strengthening ties to the larger community the office serves.
Prior to the Initiative’s launch on March 13, The Initiative organizers collected ideas from Prince William [Adult Detention Center], community organizations, and incarcerated individuals about the jail’s most pressing literature needs. The results can be found in the Living Library Initiative’s Amazon Wishlist and fliers distributed throughout the community. There are several drop box locations across the county for those who have new or gently used paperback books they wish to donate, including at firehouses, community centers, churches, and libraries.
The Manassas Runway Run will return on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
The airport — the state’s largest municipal airfield — shutters a runway during the event and allows participants to run on the airstrip.
On April 22, 2023, Hampton Inn Manassas unveiled a life-sized LOVE artwork, now on display at 7295 Williamson Boulevard near Manassas.
Created as part of a state and local partnership to promote travel and tourism, the artwork is an extension of the 50-year-old “Virginia is for Lovers” brand.
Mayor Kevin Brown snapped this photo of a rainbow over Potomac Avenue, the town’s main street. The photos show a view of the town, looking east toward the Potomac River.
The high temperature on Wednesday climbed to 67 degrees. The day began with sunny skies, and then clouds rolled in at about 1 p.m. Rain began to fall at about 3 p.m.
On the nights of April 20, 21, and 22, 2023, Osbourn High School’s theater department performed their 2023 spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” They were originally published in 2005 by Rachel Sheinkin. The music and lyrics were written by William Finn.
The comedic show follows a group of young but determined middle schoolers, each eager to win the champion title. Though the show had no clear lead, Olive Ostrovsky and William Barfee were finalists and closest to the title.
Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will partner with VA StrEATs, and Luxe, for our free, outdoor summer concert series beginning May 5, from 5 pm – 9 pm at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex in Woodbridge.
This event will feature food, beer and wine, and live music throughout the summer between May and October. Mark your calendars!
The incident occurred in December 2022. The woman lost her job, and her family, a father, and a 3-year-old girl is seeking help through a Go-Fund-Me fundraiser.
The family seeks $50,000.
