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Stage Door Productions celebrates 25th season in Fredericksburg

Published March 21, 2024 at 4:33PM

Ray Manfredi, president of Stage Door Productions, said the group’s 25th season is a milestone. The group was formed in 1999 when a handful of local actors and theater fans wanted to bring new experiences to the community. Manfredi notes that SDP is “one of the first organized community theaters in Fredericksburg and…the longest operating community theater in the …area.”

Manfredi said the heart of the theater is the community of volunteers and performers. Each season features new faces alongside returning actors. Manfredi emphasized that “community theater survives on volunteers:” the set designers, costume designers, and actors are all unpaid volunteers.

Voodoo Brothers to replace Okra’s Cajun Creole

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated March 23, 2024 at 9:13PM

Voodoo Brothers will replace the once-popular Okra’s Cajun Creole restaurant in Downtown Manassas.

The new owners, Luke Tamer and Antonio Escamilla plan to bring “Bourbon Street” to Center Street, adding crawfish boils and an outdoor bar, the told the city government, included the restaurant announcement in its newsletter.

New traffic signal on Route 1 in front of new VA hospital

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2024 at 10:42AM | Updated March 21, 2024 at 12:01PM

VDOT will activate a new traffic signal at the Veterans Health Administration clinic entrance in Spotsylvania County, near Fredericksburg.

The traffic signal is on Route 1 between the Mine Road and Market Street intersections. It will initially serve construction and employee traffic before the clinic opens.

Cooler Temperatures and Dry Conditions Today, Rain Expected Late Friday | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2024 at 9:11AM

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…

We anticipate a shift in weather patterns today as high pressure builds into the region. According to the National Weather Service forecast, weakening winds, low relative humidity values, and cooler temperatures are expected throughout the day.

Red Flag warning expanded across region

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 2:35PM

A Red Flag Warning has been expanded to include the Washington Metropolitan area, and a High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of the Shenandoah Valley, the National Weather Service reports on X.

See today’s full forecast sponsored by Prince William County Parks and Recreation.

CRRL receives grant to expand ‘Library of Things’ collection

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 20, 2024 at 1:50PM

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library has received a $7,500 grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation to expand the Library of Things collection, it reports in a press release.

The Library of Things circulates items such as outdoor games, environmental tools, early childhood literacy packs, and craft kits and is a vital way for the public to have access to equipment that can otherwise be inaccessible due to cost.

Restriping of Staffordboro Commuter lot postponed to March 30 due to weather

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 1:46PM

Restriping of the Staffordboro Commuter lot in North Stafford is postponed to Saturday, March 30, due to the forecasted rainy weather on Saturday, March 23. The lot will be closed only for the weekend of March 30-31, weather permitting.

This work is part of a $900,000 maintenance project to resurface the Houser Drive Park and Ride lot in Spotsylvania County and refresh pavement markings at the Staffordboro Park and Ride lot in Stafford County.

‘Huntley Day’ Homecoming Celebration canceled — again

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:52AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 12:33PM

Michael Huntley, better known as “Huntley,” has canceled the city’s celebration in his honor, in Fredericksburg.

Huntley is the most recent winner of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Local musician Norman Voss of Fredericksburg takes center stage with Bret Michaels Band, nominated for CMT Performance Award

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:44AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 2:43PM

Once a teenager singing Poison songs in 1986, Norman Voss now plays bass in Bret Michaels Band (BMB). The band has been nominated for the Country Music Television (CMT) Performance Award for a collaboration between BMB and Chris Janson.

Voss hails from Northern Virginia and lives in Fredericksburg. His Stormin’ Norman band formed in 1997 and traveled the Northern Virginia area for years playing popular songs from the 1960s to today.

Gusty winds, fire risk for your Wednesday | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:18AM

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…

Residents across the region are advised to prepare for another round of weather challenges as a strong cold front approaches, bringing gusty winds and low relative humidities. The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and warnings, urging caution and preparedness.