Originals

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Once a refuge for low and middle-income workers priced out of Alexandria and Arlington, Prince William County is currently struggling to meet its population’s affordable housing needs.

Nonprofit organization directors in the area confirmed that the community is in need of housing assistance beyond the scope of existing support systems. But with fewer affordable communities planned in the county and housing programs that are already filled to capacity, no clear solution is readily available.


Obituaries

Peggy Ann Pickett Gardner, 88, of Haymarket, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Zippy, on the 23rd of April, 2019. Born and raised in Waterfall, Virginia, Peggy grew up surrounded by a loving family in a place of tranquility and joy.

Her lifelong commitment to church began and ends with Antioch Baptist Church, All Day Meetings, church picnics, Sunday School, weddings, funerals…these events created the fabric that has comforted and guided Peggy through the years. And as recent as three weeks ago, Peggy could be seen sitting in the same pew in the church that was her life.


News

STAFFORD COUNTY — Two finalists in the Washington Post’s annual educator awards work in Stafford County.

Benjamin Diggs, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at North Stafford High School, and Robert Bingham, Principle of H. H. Poole Middle School, were finalists in the Washington Post Teacher and Principal of the Year contests.


OCCOQUAN —  Some familiar faces will be serving some hungry lunchtime customers for a good cause.

The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge will host its 22nd annual Celebrity Luncheon at Bistro L’Hermitage in Occoquan on Wednesday, April 24 to raise money for local and international charities.


Business

Vernon Green Jr. wanted to build his government contracting business, GCubed, Inc. in Northern Virginia.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.


Business

After eight weeks of business core business basics, they’re ready to graduate.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.


News

STAFFORD — Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department has applied for a grant for new dry fire hydrants.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors authorized County Administrator Thomas Foley to submit a grant application for dry hydrants with the Virginia Department of Forestry.