Business

A new trampoline park in Woodbridge makes parents and their children want to jump for joy.

Sky Zone Woodbridge offers a wide variety of activities, from a wall-to-wall trampoline for freestyle jumping, an area with nothing but foam blocks to leap into, and the SkySlam trampoline court — a full basketball court, all under one roof.


Neighborhood Notes

Manassas seeks further protection for Liberia House — As Manassas officials aim to add density in and around the Mathis Avenue corridor, the city is working to maintain the green space around one of its historic assets. [Insidenova.com]

Two key Virginia congressional races could impact control of U.S. House — Voters from across the country will determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives in November, and the outcome of two key Virginia races could affect the final result. [The Center Square]


News

After winning the series with Down East last night, the FredNats were shut out by a final of 6-0 today at the hands of the Wood Ducks. The team only managed one hit, belonging to Jared McKenzie in the 7th inning.

Jose Atencio took the loss for Fredericksburg, pitching 4 2/3 innings and allowing six earned runs. He struck out five. McKenzie and Sammy Infante were the only base runners in the game for the FredNats.


News

The traffic signals on Route 610 in North Stafford are talking to each other better now, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

VDOT recently completed a project to upgrade traffic signal communications and timing along the Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) corridor in North Stafford.


News

At 7:39 p.m. Thursday, August 25, firefighters were dispatched to the 8000 block of Erika Drive, near Colgan High School, for a house fire.  Crews arrived with heavy fire and smoke showing from an attached garage.

A neighbor saw smoke and called 911. The home’s occupants were not there when flames broke out, said Prince William fire and rescue Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky.


News

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will honor the armed forces.

The annual Salute to the Armed Forces is Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chantilly Jet Center, 10660 Skyview Terrace, at the Manassas Regional Airport.


Features

The festival is an annual family-friendly community arts festival produced jointly by the Prince William County Arts Council, the County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, and the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

The festival is free to attend and features Prince William County Arts Council members and other community performers and fine artists. There will be activities for all ages and multiple stages of performances indoors and outdoors, including: