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Beginning May 2, 2022, audience members will not be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test result before attending most events, except when required by the event organizer or artist.

If a performing artist requires proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, a notice will be posted to the Hylton Performing Arts Center’s website.


Politics

Former Prince William County delegate turned lieutenant governor candidate Hala Ayala announced a bid for Virginia Senate today.

Ayala will run for the newly created 33rd District seat representing portions of south Fairfax, Lake Ridge, and Woodbridge. Currently, there is no incumbent in the district.


News

[Updated 11 a.m.] All lanes on I-95 southbound near exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) in Stafford County are now open and the detour has been lifted following the crash.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, southbound travelers may experience residual delays on I-95, Route 1 and arterial routes.


Event

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.


News

The family of the late R. Lee Ermey, the Marine-turned actor known for his role as a drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket, donated more than $10,000 to the Young Marines in Dumfries.

The donation comes from the auction of Ermey’s private collection of guns, scripts, and memorabilia. Ermey, who died April 15, 2018, was the celebrity spokesperson for the Young Marines, lending his name and his staunch support to the youth program.


Business

A Stafford sauce maker will see her flavors stocked by the Fredericksburg Food Cooperative starting Thursday, March 24

Since its opening 13 months ago, Always Flavored has sold its spices and sauces to customers at farmers’ markets in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties and at events like Fredericksburg Brew Fest.


News

After more than 10 years of trying and 65 years in use, airport officials may finally be able to replace the control tower at Virginia’s most prominent and busiest municipal airport.

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The School Board seeks two student representatives and an alternate to provide input and insight for the 2022-23 school year. Student representatives are non-voting members and serve for one term concluding with the final School Board meeting of the school year.

Their role focuses on providing input on School Board meeting agenda items on behalf of their fellow students.


News

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that prohibits a truck modification called the “Carolina Squat,” which elevates the front end of trucks or other vehicles and lowers the back end.

Senate Bill 777, sponsored by Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, requires the front bumper be no more than 4 inches higher than the rear bumper. The height differences between front and back bumpers with the Carolina squat modification vary among vehicles.