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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.

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Candy-apple maker named Manassas Woman of the Year, will lead the annual Christmas Parade

By Potomac Local News

Published October 27, 2021 at 1:30PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:28AM

Manassas Woman of the Year 2021 Sharita Rouse is recognized at a meeting of the City Council on October 25, 2021.

Sharita Rouse in the Manassas Woman of the Year.

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Obituaries

Robert Martelli

By Press Release

Published October 27, 2021 at 1:02PM | Updated October 27, 2021 at 2:20PM

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Abortion, election integrity topics at Fredericksburg Delegate debate

By Rick Horner

Published October 27, 2021 at 12:44PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:28AM

Evans, Scott, Lewis

In Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington held a virtual debate between the three candidates running to be elected as a delegate for the 88th District.

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Obituaries

Nick David Queen

By Press Release

Published October 27, 2021 at 11:09AM | Updated October 27, 2021 at 12:20PM

Nick David “Crockett” Queen, 68, was born on the 7th of January, 1953 in Dumfries, Virginia to the late Elsie C. (Taylor) Queen and the late James Andrew Queen Sr. He graduated from Garfield Senior High School in 1973. After school he enlisted in the United States Army. Once he was discharged from the Army he worked for Banks Auto Parts. He transitioned to his next life the 15th of October, 2021 at Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia. Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 41 years, Angela B. Queen; (4) children – Angelo Deon Queen; Tasia Nickol Queen-Drummond (Kevin Drummond); Chelsea Marie Queen-Okuh (Michael Okuh); Elijah Daniel Queen; (8) grandchildren – Lorenzo, Chaves, Isaiah, Kingston, Blake, Khalen, Cherish, and Chikenzie; (2) God children – Yuri (Zenobia) Simmons and Aaron (Heather) Queen; (11) siblings – Kitty Queen, Steven (Nellie) Queen, Sarah Queen, Emmanuel Queen, Princess Easley, Phillip Queen, Mildred (Nathaniel) Shannon, Michael Queen, John (Yolanda) Queen, Homer (Darlene) Queen, and Anthony Queen; and Aunt – Carole (Leroy) Hamm. Angels to greet him, Parents James and Elsie Queen; (3) Brothers – Dan Queen, Aaron Tracy Queen, and James Queen Jr.

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Manassas’ first library, the newest in the system, is the least visited

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2021 at 7:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:51PM

With less than a year under its belt, the Manassas City library branch, the newest of the 12 Prince William County Public Libraries, is the system’s least-visited full-service library.