“Don’t forget that Holidays Through the Ages tours begin Friday, December 5th,” Prince William County Parks announced. “Come experience the Christmas holiday as it was from the 18th Century through to the 20th Century.”
“Houses are due December 5th and voting will end December 12th,” the department added regarding its Gingerbread House competition.
A storm moving up the East Coast on Tuesday could bring a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain to parts of our region — especially west of the Blue Ridge.
Precipitation is expected to begin before sunrise, with some areas seeing a quick burst of snow or sleet before changing over. East of the Blue Ridge, most places will turn to a cold rain shortly after onset. Conditions dry out Tuesday night as high pressure returns, leading to several cold days ahead.
“(Sesay) told Attakora that ‘he was going to use (Vaughn) for what he could and thereafter (Vaughn) was disposable,’” Prince William Times reported. “Sesay also referred to Vaughn as his ‘opps’ meaning opposition or rival.”
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“One of the things that I think many of us who’ve lived in Prince William County, particularly the Bristow and Nokesville area … we saw what happened in the 2000s with the growth along Lincoln Hall Road,” InsideNoVA reported. “I think a lot of us saw that there was a lot of growth that happened in a very short period of time … overcrowding schools, overcrowding the roads. And it took a long time to get caught up on that. We don’t want to make those same mistakes.”
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We were doing a little shopping along Caroline Street on Small Business Saturday, and the sound of live carolers drifted out onto the sidewalk — the kind of thing that makes Downtown Fredericksburg feel like a Hallmark movie this time of year.
“First arriving crews confirmed heavy fire from a two-story, single-family residence [about five miles from Curtis Memorial Park],” Stafford County Fire and Rescue announced after the 4:45 a.m. dispatch. “All occupants were able to evacuate prior to the arrival of units, and no injuries were reported.”
Additional tankers were called in to support a rural water shuttle operation as crews worked to extinguish the fire and manage structural instability. The blaze was under control within about half an hour.
“The annual Stafford County Tree Lighting is making its way into town,” Stafford County announced. “Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5 when Stafford County kicks off the season with lights, music, food trucks, vendors, and a little holiday magic at the Stafford County Tree Lighting.”
Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the Stafford County Government Center. Parking will be available at the VDOT Courthouse Road Commuter Lot, with shuttle service provided to and from the event.
More than two dozen small businesses braved temperatures in the high 30s on Saturday for the Long Family Christmas Market at the Staffordboro Boulevard commuter lot in North Stafford, kicking off the holiday season with a community-focused showcase of local makers, bakers, and entrepreneurs.
The special market, held two days after Thanksgiving, brought together vendors from across Stafford County, Fredericksburg, and Northern Virginia for a Shop Small-style holiday event organized by Long Family Markets.
A new mural inside District Hemp Botanicals in Old Town Manassas aims to do more than decorate—it’s designed to guide and inspire. Unveiled during a community gathering on November 21, the “Old Town Manassas Map Mural” highlights the city’s downtown area and encourages both locals and visitors to explore its small businesses and cultural spots.
Barbara Biddle, founder of District Hemp Botanicals, commissioned the mural to mark her store’s 8th anniversary. Located at 9417 Main Street, the artwork reflects the store’s mission of fostering wellness and community. “Our hope is that the mural will help transform a walk in Manassas into an experience,” Biddle said during the event, which included remarks from Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger and representatives from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.
