Prince William

Some vaccinations canceled today due to snow

By Press Release

Tuesday, February 2, PWHD Vaccinations Scheduled Appointments: If you are scheduled to receive your COVID-19 vaccine at George Mason University Beacon Hall, Kelly Leadership Center, Potomac Middle School, or Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, February 2, and your appointment were scheduled before 10:00 AM, your appointment has been canceled due to the hazardous weather conditions.

Please check your email for rescheduling instructions or call the PWHD Call Center Monday after 9:00 AM for assistance.

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Originals

Fredericksburg raises towing fees

By Rick Horner
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

The Fredericksburg City Council recently voted to increase towing fees in the city.

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Originals

‘Scourge of hatred’ in Prince William County, commission alleges on same day mosque expansion considered

By Uriah Kiser
The McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge.

Those in Prince William County whose job is to investigate equal rights violations today said the county is rife with hatred.

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2026 Ocean, River Cruises and Guided Tours Showcase

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Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!

Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.

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Prince William

Prince William County’s new police chief talks police reform, shifting landscape of U.S. policing

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Ahead of his first day on the job today, new Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham said he is open to some police reforms and accountability measures, including a proposed civilian review board and publicly disclosing the police department’s use-of-force and traffic-stop data.

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Originals

Train station feeder bus, commuter lot expansion wanted

By Rick Horner
Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express trains serve the Fredericksburg train station.

The Fredericksburg City Council endorsed an application for two transportation projects for FRED transit, the city’s municipal bus service.

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Originals

Failing, laughing, and trying again at New Year’s Resolutions

By Danielle Daily
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Good news! We’ve reached that time of year when new year’s resolutions are making their way towards being discarded as fast as a fourth child’s artwork sails into the recycling bin. Even if you already gave up on your new year’s resolutions weeks ago (dry January fail anyone?), you still have reason to keep reading.

Why? Well, hidden within every failure is an opportunity to laugh at ourselves and recommit to creating the success we’re striving for.

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Obituaries

Betty Jean Erickson

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Betty Erickson was born in 1923 and died surrounded by family on January 26, 2021. She had one sister and two half-brothers. She was married to Richard Erickson for over 54 years and raised nine children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, her husband, and two sons.  She is survived by her brothers, children, and her gaggle of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She regularly updated a “brag wall,” composed of framed pictures of each one of her kids’ families that encircled the top of her bedroom walls like crown moulding.

 

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