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VDOT: Nighttime lane closures on I-95 in Prince William County

By Kelly Sienkowski

VDOT: PRINCE WILLIAM – Beginning Sunday night, April 28, weather permitting, a portion of the northbound and southbound I-95 general purpose lanes in Prince William County will have nighttime single- and double-lane closures until late fall for roadway joint repairs and paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

The lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights, with Friday nights being used as backup dates in case of inclement weather:

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Call to Action: Manassas Bee Festival seeks volunteers

By Amelia Breeden

Greetings, Prince William – Educate America, Inc, a nonprofit startup, is seeking volunteers ages 18+ to assist with providing after-school tutoring and mentoring services within five (5) to ten (10) Prince William County Public Schools during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 school year. Volunteer with Educate America and make a difference in the lives of underserved youth! Your time and expertise can positively impact the academic success and personal development of our youth—contributing to brighter futures for the next generation. Volunteers will need to have background and CPS checks completed by July 15, 2024. Please join them as a volunteer, tutor, mentor, or community partner by completing and submitting the online application form(s) at educateusainc.org/now-recruiting. Questions? Please email educat…@gmail.com.

-Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William.

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Stafford High School students perform at SkillsUSA Conference

By Amelia Breeden

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its Stafford High School competitors at the 59th SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference, held in Virginia Beach from April 19 to April 21.

The Stafford High School team showcased exceptional talent and dedication, resulting in an impressive array of medals:

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The City of Manassas honors community volunteers

By Amelia Breeden
City of Manassas 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Award winners (front row, left to right): Myra Brent, Mike Crump, Ross Snare, IV; (top row, left to right) Harriet Carter, Pete Rockx, Sheila Sunday, Robyn Johnson; (not pictured) Yvonne Greenberg.

City of Manassas Press Release: The City of Manassas honored eight volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to the community in 2023 during a volunteer reception and dinner on Tuesday, April 23.

Those honored are:

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New Digs and Drinks for New ‘Always Flavored’ Location in Fredericksburg

By Mike Salmon
Always Flavored is moving into 610 Caroline Street

The commercial space at 610 Caroline Street is starting to show life, beginning with a new neon “Bistro,” sign in the front window. In early May, the new tenant “Always Flavored,” will complete their move from the current location on Princess Anne Street, giving the Fredericksburg dining crowd another option but this time adding beer and wine.

“We’re super excited,” said Rita Witte, the owner who has been at Princess Ann for the past 18 months. She’ll keep the same menu to start, the same green motif for the interior, and the overall feeling will be the same. At Always Flavored, the goal is simple: to bring people together through delicious food.

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Purina Tower and Dog Chow linked by a grain of truth; Makeover ahead

By Mike Salmon
Some say keep the current paint job while others want to renew the look. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

The checkerboard tower next to the train station in downtown Fredericksburg is getting a makeover that will say less “Purina,” and more “upgrade,” as officials go with a blue checkerboard pattern and “Welcome to Fredericksburg.”

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Weekend weather outlook: Cooler Saturday, Warm up Sunday | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

As we head into the weekend, we can expect a mix of weather patterns, with a gradual transition from cooler temperatures to a significant warm-up.

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Community pool brews up a fundraiser for necessary repairs

By Kelly Sienkowski
Ferry Farm Community Pool is in Stafford, VA

Once on the edge of selling to a private owner, a beloved community pool has a new board of directors working to rejuvenate the facility and keep the neighborhood pool tradition alive. 

Ferry Farm Community Pool, in Stafford County near Fredericksburg, is hosting a fundraiser at Stafford’s Highmark Brewery on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The family-friendly event includes live music, a bounce house, face painting for children, and a cornhole tournament with a cash prize. The pool is a non-profit community pool located near Ferry Farm. Memberships are available to the public.

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Carson Eubank and Ashlee Waldbauer shine in Riverside’s ‘They’re Playing Our Song’ – A musical comedy delight

By Uriah Kiser
Carson Eubank and Ashlee Waldbauer and play Sonia Walsk in "They're Playing Our Song" at the Riverside Center of the Performing Arts.

In “They’re Playing Our Song” now at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Carson Eubank and Ashlee Waldbauer command the stage with a dynamic energy that transports the audience into the heart of the comedic journey. Eubank’s portrayal of Vernon Gersch, a wisecracking composer in search of a new lyricist, is solid, and his piano playing is so authentic that you’d swear he’s actually at the keys (which he proved he could really do at the Stafford County Business reception held at The Riverside on Wednesday, April 24, 2024).

Meanwhile, Waldbauer’s portrayal of Sonia Walsk, who experienced early songwriting success and is and is in awe of Gersch’s accomplishments, exudes energy, pulling the audience right into the passenger seat of his car on the dramatic drive out to Long Island and on to her moving rendition of “I Still Believe in Love,” (with which Waldbauer also wooed the crowd during an impromptu performance at the business reception).

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