The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank will distribute food and toys for its second-annual Turkeys and Toys Food Drive.

The event takes place this Saturday, December 10, outside Fredericksburg Nationals / Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg. It’s a drive-through event that makes it easy for recipients to pick up items.


Potomac Mills mall is inviting families across the area to a host of holiday events at the shopping center this Christmas season.

Santa will land his sleigh at Potomac Mills on Friday, November 18. The mall will kick off its 2022 holiday festivities with the Santa Claus is Coming to Town Arrival Party from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be special character appearances, a balloon artist, and giveaways. Santa will be available for photos each day from November 18 through December 24.


Volunteer Prince William is also participating in the 76th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on December 3! As we walk the parade route, we’ll accept donations of new, unwrapped toys for Untrim a Tree-it’s a fun way to enjoy parade and donate to make Christmas happen for a local child! Please email [email protected] for more information. Special thank you to our float sponsor Net Connect Inc.!

The hard-working friends at Boxes of Basics need volunteers age 18+ to help sort and organize clothing donations. Duties include packing Boxes of Basics for local children, selecting and wrapping outfits and more.  You’ll get a warm feeling as you provide for children who otherwise may face this winter without warm clothing!  Please call 571.338.3369 or email [email protected] for more information.


(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden raised eyebrows Monday telling reporters that he expects no progress on the abortion issue in the second half of his term.

“I don’t think they can expect much of anything other than we’re going to maintain our positions,” Biden said when asked by a reporter what Congress would do on abortion following the midterms. “I’m not going to get into more questions. I shouldn’t even answer your question.”


The investigation revealed the accused walked into the store and past the service counter towards the kitchen area. While in the kitchen, the accused retrieved food items from the freezer and began cooking them before lifting up his shirt and revealing a knife to an employee.

The accused then took the unpaid food items and left the business. While in the parking lot, the accused brandished the knife toward another employee who attempted to confront the accused. No injuries were reported.


Josh Quill announced his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates District 21 in Western Prince William County. The new district includes Gainesville and Haymarket and is an ‘open’ seat in a district the Virginia State Supreme Court created last year as part of the state’s decennial redistricting process.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge is celebrating 50 years of serving Eastern Prince William County and surrounding areas.

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Historic Manassas, Inc. has initiated a search for a new Executive Director following the resignation of the long-time director Debbie Haight.

“We are pleased to announce the start of our search process,” stated Mark Olsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Coming out of Covid, the work that HMI does to promote the downtown and support our small businesses is more important than ever. We are seeking a highly energetic and creative individual with a passion for main street. As one of the most established of Virginia’s Main Street organizations, we expect this position to attract a great deal of interest.”


Detectives have identified the man found, shot, and killed in a vehicle in the area of Morgan Court and Old Triangle Road in Dumfries on Saturday, November 12.

Demetrious Levar Graham, 44, of Woodbridge,  was found by police shortly after 5:30 a.m. in the driver’s seat of a vehicle after receiving multiple calls of shots fired in the area.


The Dumfries Town Council will decide whether or not to allow a daycare center to operate in a shopping center on Main Street.

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