Editor’s note: Summer is almost here, and we wanted to know what new things visitors will find in our local parks this year. So, we asked representatives at area parks departments to answer the question: “What’s New This Summer at Local Parks?”
STAFFORD — The Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department is hosting a variety of activities this summer throughout their parks.
STAFFORD COUNTY — Fire crews were called to a fire inside a three-story apartment.
At 11:39 p.m. Sunday, crews from the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were called to the 200 block of Chivalry Way in the Berea off Route 17.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) During National Police Week each year, the Rotary Club of Manassas hosts a lunch in recognition of the Manassas City Police Department’s Employee of the Year.
This year Detective Andrew Speights has been named Manassas City Police Department Officer of the Year.
FREDERICKSBURG — Although construction vehicles have yet to appear at the planned Fredericksburg Baseball stadium site, fans and residents have no reason to fear an Opening Day delay according to Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism Bill Freehling.
“The team continues to make significant progress toward the beginning of construction work,” Freehling wrote in an email to Potomac Local. “They [Fredericksburg Baseball] hope to be underway early this summer.”
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In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, Duck Donuts locations throughout are honoring military personnel and veterans.
In partnership with Central Park Insurance and United Real Estate, each business will donate $1 for every Patriotic Assortment sold during May 20-24.
Editor’s note: Summer is almost here, and we wanted to know what new things visitors will find in our local parks this year. So, we asked representatives at area parks departments to answer the question: “What’s New This Summer at Local Parks?”
FREDERICKSBURG – With the addition of new courts to Memorial Park, now is a great time to pick up pickleball. The Public Pickleball Courts are a local hot spot for fans of the sport. Now, with more courts, more people will be able to play.
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MANASSAS — Dulles Aviation, a staple at Manassas Regional Airport, will close.
The fixed-based operator (FBO) sells fuel to pilots, rents aircraft, and provides hangar space for planes. The firm decided not to renew its franchise agreement after 40 years.
