Those Christmas lights on buildings in Downtown Manassas–the ones that have hung for longer than usual–are about to come down.
Today, Historic Manassas Inc., the firm that manages and promotes the city’s downtown neighborhood, told us the lights are coming down on March 15.
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) today announced that registration for the 46th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) opens to the public on Wednesday, March 10 at noon Eastern.
The 2021 MCM Weekend is currently scheduled as a virtual event with runners from across the country participating in the MCM, MCM50K or MCM10K from October 1 through November 11. Ambitious runners can once again sign up for the Semper Fidelis Challenge, a two-event challenge including either the Historic Half or the Devil Dog Double in May 2021 and the MCM or the MCM50K in October 2021. Runners may also pursue the Trifecta, a unique opportunity to participate in and complete all three MCM Weekend distances within the designated timeframe.
Salamanders can indicate the health of upland, wooded environments, as well as the health of areas surrounding waterways.
Some of the waterways in Prince William County include streams, which were restored primarily to keep sediment out of the Chesapeake Bay, but it is uncertain if a restored stream makes a good habitat for salamanders and other amphibians.
The year 2020 was a difficult one for frontline workers and first responders. But one area church wants to let them know that they are not forgotten.
This past weekend, members of the Faith AME Church in Woodbridge brought a gift of appreciation to Novant Health/UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.
Join the Prince William County Service Authority on Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for the Virtual Water Art Invitational Awards Ceremony.
The Service Authority is hosting the annual art competition for Prince William County high school students virtually for the first time. The public is welcome to watch the ceremony live via Zoom.
BEACON for Adult Literacy, a non-profit community-based literacy organization, is hosting a Virtual Walkathon for Literacy from April 10-30, 2021.
The Walk will benefit BEACON’s programs which provide English classes, U.S. Citizenship exam preparation, and job readiness skills training to adults in our community. Its mission is, “To empower adult language learners in Prince William County to meet their personal and professional goals.”
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering virtual showings of Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades from February 19-23.
The Foundation is holding this event in honor of the 76th Anniversary of Iwo Jima, one of the most vital and bloody battles in Marine Corps history.
The Young Marines, a national youth organization, announced the Division 2 Young Marine of the Year – YM/SgtMaj Ian Ross, 15, of Woodford, Virginia.
He is a member of the LCpl Caleb John Powers Young Marines from Fredericksburg, under the command of his father Kirk Ross.
