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Published April 15, 2019 at 8:03PM

MANASSAS — The Manassas Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Madrigal Singers of Osbourn Park High School for Beethoven Festival, an all-Beethoven performance at 7:30 pm on May 4, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

The Madrigal Singers perform under the direction of Dominic Izzo, the vocal teacher at Osbourn Park High School. Accompanied by the MSO under the direction of James Villani, they will perform Beethoven’s Mass in C Major (Kyrie, Gloria), and the ‘Hallelujah’ from ‘Christ on the Mount of Olives’.

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Fred YoungMore……

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Published April 15, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated April 23, 2019 at 6:20AM

It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Ernest Young Jr. Announces his unexpected passing, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 44 years.

Fred was born on Aug. 7, 1975, in Newport News, Va. and loved calling Virginia home until his untimely passing. He was a United States Air Force veteran and also a Satellite Communications operator for NASA. He was an avid sports fan and also loved his music as well. Let him tell it he…

Politics

Guzman touts fundraising, promises series of town halls

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2019 at 7:45PM

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WOODBRIDGE — Delegate Elizabeth Guzman says she’s on her way to winning back her seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Guzman issued a statement Monday saying’s raised $66,000 since ending the legislative session the last week of February. Guzman has drawn support from Virginia donors since her election in 2017, raising over $200,000 toward her re-election effort on November 5, she says.

Event

Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

July 18, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.

On shore and by boat, Occoquan River clean up nets 2 tons of garbage

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2019 at 4:49PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Volunteers fanned out Saturday to clean up the region’s waterways.

The annual Friends of the Occoquan Spring Clean Up drew 229 volunteers, who came to pick up trash along the Occoquan River & Reservoir at the Bull Run, Fountainhead, Occoquan Regional Park, parks and marinas in Lake Ridge, and the Town of Occoquan.

Business

Manassas’ Smith now a certified economic developer

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2019 at 4:25PM

MANASSAS — Manassas leaders are celebrating today as Nicole Smith, the city’s economic development coordinator received an endorsement as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

The national recognition form the International Economic Development Council denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Obituaries

Powell Norman Thorpe

By Press Release

Published April 15, 2019 at 3:22PM | Updated April 15, 2019 at 5:20PM

Powell Norman Thorpe, age 87, passed away on April 13, 2019 at Caton Merchant House in Manassas, VA.

Mr. Thorpe is a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He worked at the Fairfax Water Authority as a water tester; after retiring he enjoyed rebuilding old cars.

Obituaries

Bobby Dee Tulin

By Press Release

Published April 15, 2019 at 11:57AM | Updated April 15, 2019 at 1:20PM

Bobby D. Tulin, 54, of Warrenton died at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2019, surrounded by loving family.

He worked as a Construction Supervisor and was a member of the Life Church. He enjoyed working on hot rods and old cars, was a fan of outdoor sports like fishing and was an avid hockey fan. He cherished time spent with family.

News

Tree pins Stafford woman, kills her during severe storm

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2019 at 11:25AM

STAFFORD — An elderly woman died early Monday morning after a tree crashed through her residence during a storm that swept through Stafford County.

On April 15, 2019, at approximately 1:43 a.m., deputies responded to an assist rescue at a residence located on Doyle Place. During the storm, a tree fell on the residence, injuring an 82- year-old man and killing a 78-year-old female subject who was asleep inside, states Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman Amanda Vicinanzo.

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Updated: Stafford County cleans up after deadly severe storm

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2019 at 10:34AM | Updated April 15, 2019 at 1:16PM

Update 1 p.m.

Stafford County officials tell us that residents are entering the clean-up phase of the recovery from the sudden storm. Below is information designed to assist in storm recovery: