This 7.46-mile run takes participants through the grounds of Officer Candidates School, offering unique access to the area where future Marine leaders train. Runners are pushed to rise to the challenge and conquer paved streets to gravely paths.

The live event marks the third qualifier for the Distinguished Participant medal. To qualify for this coveted title, runners must register and complete a live event from each of MCMO’s event weekends in 2023:


The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter’s Delta DEARS coordinated a book drive to collect new books for two Title 1 Prince William County elementary schools.

The DEARS, as they are known, are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who are aged 62 years or older. D.E.A.R.S is an acronym for Dedicated Energetic Active Respected Sorors.


The Independence Day firework show in Manassas Park has developed a reputation for being slow, some city governing body members said during a March 7, 2023 meeting.

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Greetings, Prince William – Attention Plant Lovers and Gardeners!  Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road in Broad Run, is offering a series of family-friendly training for volunteers to be certified in invasive vine removal at their facility.

Once certified, volunteers can come to the Preserve any time, on their own schedule, and independently work to remove invasive vines.  Training is required to learn more about invasive vine identification and removal techniques.


It was the 25th year a St. Patrick’s Day parade had been placed in the city. Snow and the coronavirus pandemic stopped the parade for two years, said organizer Patrick Sullivan at a February 27, 2023, Manassas City Council meeting.

The annual Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is planned by an incorporated nonprofit called Inisfail, Inc.


Fridays will again be the brightest nights at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, at 42 Jackie Robison Way in Fredericksburg, with fans treated to a post-game firework show.

The Fredericksburg Nationals will bring back Firework Fridays for the 2023 season. The 12 post-game shows kick off with a bang on Opening Night and continue every Friday home game throughout the season, from April 7 to September 10, 2023.


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