Whimsical Galerie Owner Closes Shop, Prepares for New Endeavors in New Year — The new year has new things in store Christine Finnie, a long-time business owner in Old Town Manassas. [Patch]
State works to open preserve in Stafford Co. — A state agency is working to provide public access to a nature preserve in Stafford County. [Patch]
QUANTICO, Va. — Military officials want local governments to require better sound protection in homes and other structures built around Quantico Marine Corps Base.
In a new Joint Land Use Study, or JLUS, released today by Quantico and Stafford County, base officials cite creating new sound attenuation standards as one of eight critical needs facing operations at the crossroads of the Marine Corps, as well as future development around the military installation.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A pedestrian was killed Sunday evening while crossing Occoquan Road in Woodbridge.
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MANASSAS, Va. — Two men face charges of possession of child pornography.
The suspects were arrested Wednesday after a joint investigation with Manassas Police and the Northern Virginia – District of Columbia Internet Crimes against Children Taskforce.
MANASSAS, Va. — Fulton Bank in Manassas gifted $1,000 to the Flory Small Business Center in Prince William County.
The money will be used to offset the cost of several small business start-up workshops the center holds throughout the year.
Dale City worst commute in the country, study says — Next door communities Dale City and Woodbridge in eastern Prince William County hold the dubious distinction of having the worst commute in America, according to a study. [WJLA]
Top College Football Recruit Da’Shawn Hand Copes With Recruitment — 2013 in Review — Da’Shawn Hand, a rising senior playing defensive end for the Woodbridge Senior High School Vikings, is widely regarded as the top prospect in all of high school football in 2014. [Patch]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Jeanine Lawson will try again in Brentsville in 2015.
The Republican who ran against sitting District Supervisor Wally Covington during a GOP Primary Election in 2011 announced this morning she once again will seek election to that seat in 2015.
STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County’s new schools superintendent comes from Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Dr. Bruce Benson will take charge of the county schools on April 1, 2014. He was appointed to the new position last night.
Police Officer Killed in Crash to Be Remembered in Ceremony — A ceremony in honor of the late Prince William County Police Officer Chris Yung is planned for New Year’s Eve. [Patch]
Man gets 20 years in large robbery ring that targeted jewelry store couriers– In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, PRTC’s services will operate according to the schedule listed below. [Daily Press]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Steve Porter is now serving as the President of Northern Virginia Medical Center.
He replaces Sentara Northern Virginia President Megan Perry who is transitioning to a new role of Sentara’s Corporate Vice President for Mergers & Acquisitions.
