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Fredericksburg announces 7th season of free trolley rides

Published June 9, 2024 at 12:00PM

The City of Fredericksburg has announced the revival of its “Around the Town” free trolley service to downtown for the upcoming summer season. Operated by Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, the service will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from May 31 to August 31, offering residents and visitors a convenient way to explore downtown attractions.

The trolley will make a 20-minute loop around downtown with stops at six locations, including popular spots such as the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, Carl’s Ice Cream, Mason Dixon Café, Haley’s Honey Meadery, Red Dragon Brewery, Harry’s Downtown, Mellow Mushroom, Castiglia’s, and Rebellion Bourbon Bar and Kitchen. Additionally, on the first Friday of each month, extra stops will be added for art gallery openings. The free, family-friendly rides are available from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dill Dinkers Opening at Manassas Mall This Weekend

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2024 at 2:13PM

Spotsylvania Triple Murder Suspect Nabbed in New York

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2024 at 2:08PM

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service and New York State Police, has captured Alyssa Jane Venable after a high-speed pursuit in New York. Venable is suspected of killing three adults in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and is awaiting extradition.

US Air Force awards $10 million contract to Manassas-based RapidFlight

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 7, 2024 at 11:32AM | Updated June 7, 2024 at 1:48PM

RapidFlight will develop and produce an autonomous aircraft for the USAF.

RapidFlight has secured a contract worth up to $10 million from the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s AFWERX Autonomy Prime program to develop the SPX, a customizable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft system. This partnership aims to accelerate the integration of autonomous technologies into Air Force programs, with RapidFlight providing design, development, testing, and training over a 36-month period, highlighting their innovative AgileAviation process to reduce development time and costs.

Spotsylvania County Authorities Search for Suspect in Triple Homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 6, 2024 at 3:52PM

Deputies were called to the home on June 4, 2024, at 10 p.m. for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the three adults, all of whom had sustained fatal upper body trauma. The subsequent investigation revealed that Venable, a roommate of the victims, was responsible for the murders, police said. She is currently wanted for three counts of 2nd Degree Murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, they add.

Major Elizabeth Scott of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation is still in its early stages, with detectives actively pursuing leads on Venable’s whereabouts. Authorities are withholding certain details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Manassas Residents Divided on Shopping Center Purchase Plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 6, 2024 at 3:24PM

[Photo: Robinson Recalde on Unsplash]

In a recent poll, the community expressed mixed opinions on the proposed purchase. A total of 138 residents participated in the survey.

The results showed that 43 respondents, or 31.16%, support the purchase and believe it will positively impact local economic development. They see potential benefits in the city’s involvement with the shopping center.

Celebrate the Longest Day of Play in Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 6, 2024 at 8:39AM

Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Events invites residents to celebrate the Longest Day of Play on June 20, offering various free or discounted recreational activities. Organized by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society, this event promotes the importance of play for all ages and abilities, featuring activities such as free fishing, sunrise yoga, and a cookout.

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Spike strips used to stop accused squatter

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2024 at 4:57PM | Updated March 3, 2026 at 9:57AM

A woman from Philadelphia attempted to evade police by driving recklessly and pulling over at a house that wasn’t hers, police said. She was detained after pulling out a knife, leading to charges of eluding police, obstruction of justice, and a traffic lane violation, police said.

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First U.S. Aritodoro Rodriguez Coffee Bar to open near Manassas

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 4, 2024 at 2:50PM

Artidoro Rodriguez Coffee Bar will open in Taty's Chicken in summer 2024. (source: Instagram @Tatys.Chicken)

Artidoro Rodríguez Café (Artidoro), a boutique Peruvian coffee company, has opened its first U.S. coffee bar in Manassas.

“We are proud to be the first restaurant to host an Artidoro Rodriguez Peruvian coffee bar,” said Claudio Felipe Munoz, owner of Taty’s, a Peruvian restaurant. Taty’s, at 10768 Sudley Manor Drive, will host the bar inside its restaurant.

Truck meets tree in DUI crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 3, 2024 at 3:05PM

A 38-year-old man from Quantico survived a severe car accident after police said he drove drunk and crashed into a tree on Joshua Road late Saturday night. The driver, who admitted to consuming approximately four beers, was charged with driving under the influence and refusal and was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

From the Stafford sheriff’s office: