Event

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.


Obituaries

Michael Dewayne Draughon, age 64 of Manassas, Virginia, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Mike was born on March 11, 1955 in Norfolk, VA. He spent his childhood in Portsmouth, VA playing baseball and wrestling, and finding all sorts of trouble to get into. At the age […]


Features

QUANTICO — (Press Release) The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will host a sensory-friendly screening of Superpower Dogs this Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. During this special screening, the theater will be dimly lit, the movie will be played at a lower volume, and viewers will be allowed to speak softly and move around, as needed.

Sensory-friendly screenings are widely used to make the viewing experience more enjoyable for individuals and families affected by Autism and other conditions.