Finishing touches: As the Chatham Bridge rehabilitation project continues, crews need daytime lane closures, and brief traffic stops on Route 3 Business this week to complete work underneath the bridge between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg. [Virginia Department of Transportation]
New Board blood: The Stafford Education Foundation announced four new board members to support the non-profit’s work to impact and advance education in Stafford County Public Schools through charitable activities that support sound educational programs and practices. [Stafford Education Association]
Strong winds brought down a tree into a house.
Stafford County fire and rescue crews went to a single-family home at 15 Franklin Street, just off Rock Hill Church Road in the western portion of the county, for a report of a tree into a house.
The driver honked his car horn at the Caddilac in front of him, and the driver responded by waving a gun in his face.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the victim sat in his car in the parking lot at Walmart, 11 Village Parkway in southern Stafford, at 6:22 p.m. Sunday, December 5. When the Cadillac stalled, the victim honked the horn, and the Cadillac moved on.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
Organizers of the 75th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade announced the winners today.
The parade, held Saturday, December 4, featured more than 100 acts, including floats, animals, marching bands, and balloons.
Residents rang in the holiday season at a tree lighting ceremony at the Stafford County Courthouse.
After a 10-second countdown, at 6:20 p.m., county leaders lit a 20-foot-tall pine street planted in front of the county’s iconic courthouse 15 years ago. White lights and red bulbs adorn the tree.
Forecasters said the region could see its first inch of snow for the season late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
A storm system coming from the Great Plains will move into the region Tuesday night and affect the area for most of Wednesday, exiting the region Wednesday night.
City employee vaccine push: A financial push to get Manassas city employees vaccinated against COVID-19 has netted just a 68% vaccination rate among staffers. [Insidenova.com]
Stafford road bond projects move forward: County voters approved a $50 million bond referendum in 2019 that opened the door for eight road projects and another 35 projects focused on widening and safety improvements. [Fredericksburg.com]
Traffic stops on I-95: Drivers traveling through Stafford County during the overnight hours next week should know about upcoming roadwork that could delay their trip. [Virginia Department of Transportation]
Go Stafford: The Stafford County Department of Economic Development and Tourism launched a new version of its website, gostaffordva.com. The redesigned site focuses on communicating the benefits of locating or expanding businesses in Stafford County. [Stafford County Government]
