Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


News

STAFFORD — The Stafford County School Board reached a final consensus on the nine-month-long elementary school redistricting process, voting in favor of Plan E 2-1.

The plan affects 3,036 students and splits nine neighborhoods. There are entire neighborhoods, like Aquia Harbour, whose children would be moving from Ann E. Moncure Elementary School to Hampton Oaks Elementary. Many Aquia Harbour parents and students spoke out against the plan.


Business

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — With Silicon Valley thousands of miles away, where can a tech startup go for advice and investment?

One local app developer says it’s a great idea to stay right here and take advantage of the area’s surprisingly supportive tech community.


Volunteers needed at the Merrimac Farm on Saturday March 30th and April 13th 9am-12noon.  Come join the fun of weeding, pruning and watering plants in anticipation of the Annual Bluebell Festival on Sunday April 14th.  Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes and bring a smile and a bottle of water.  Please RSVP to [email protected]  or (703) 490-5200.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Homeownership Seminar on Saturday April 13th 9am-3pm with lunch included. Come learn about credit, financing, inspections, title companies and the closing process all for free.  Please email: [email protected]  or call (703) 792-6287 to learn more and register for the seminar.