STAFFORD — Plastic straws are now banned in Stafford County Public Schools.
Conway Elementary School fourth-grade student Lily Tipling pushed for change and convinced the School Board to ban plastic straws at all Stafford County Public Schools. The ban went into place on Tuesday, May 6.
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MANASSAS — Prince William Little Theatre is set to bring to the stage one of the U.S.’s most beloved musicals, Annie at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon as the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
STAFFORD COUNTY — There are multiple work zones to watch out for this week on Interstate 95.
Here’s a quick rundown of what to look out for:
FREDERICKSBURG — Fire crews were called to Sheetz gas station about 7:34 a.m. Sunday.
A fire had broken out inside the convenience store at 2001 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg.
MANASSAS — The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced its lineup of 2019 Summer Performances for Young Audiences.
Performances this summer include an offering of entertainment for families and children to enjoy the arts together. From the family-friendly songs of Justin Roberts, to magic tricks by Max Darwin, and the athletic and mesmerizing stunts of the Jabali African Acrobatics, there is sure to be something for everyone.
STAFFORD COUNTY — Traffic on Route 17 in Stafford County is about to come to a halt.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled a full traffic stop on Route 17 northbound at the Interstate 95 Exit 133/Falmouth interchange in Stafford County overnight on Wednesday, May 8.
