MANASSAS — Dr. Bruce McDade will host business leaders and residents at a first-of-its-kind back-to-school brunch.
Entering his 10th year as Manassas Park Schools Superintendent, McDade says he wants to use the event tell the story of Manassas Park City Public Schools, which have been a bright spot in recent years as the city works to get out from under crushing debt it occurred with the financing of new public buildings like the city’s community center and police station.
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StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
NORTH STAFFORD — A new Virginia ABC store opened at the North Stafford Complex shopping center last year, next to a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
This morning, it was the target of smash and grab thieves.
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Editors note: This story was prompted by a news tip emailed to us by a reader: “Sharing something I came across. Very disappointing! According to VDOT the Route 1 widening is a year behind schedule. It was originally due to be completed the fall of 2019 and it’s now showing a completion date in Fall of 2020. Hoping you can check into why.
The completion date for the project to widen Route 1 between Mary’s Way and the Occoquan River has, indeed, been delayed until fall 2020. It had been set for this year.
STAFFORD COUNTY — A tractor-trailer overturned at the intersection of Route 1 and Layhill Road.
About 100 gallons of diesel spilled from the truck into the nearby Claiborne Run, causing a major HAZMAT situation in the area, Stafford fire and rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. State authorities have been called in to help Stafford County crews with the clean up that is expected to take five to six hours.
A discussion with two independent news publishers, Denise Civiletti and Katie Blasl, about the local news business in 2019. They’re both independent journalists working to cover Riverhead, N.Y.
I love hearing from our LOCALS (paying subscribers) and casual readers. Here’s a note I received this week that I wanted to share:
