MANASSAS — One of the newest spots in Downtown Manassas is a board game lover’s dream.
Crossroads Tabletop Tavern opened a month ago, and business has been booming ever since. The restaurant has 1,435 games in-house that patrons can play, with some also available for purchase. The tavern is decorated with artwork from the games.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A man charged in the arson deaths of a man and 17-year-old boy at a home on Lomond Drive in 2016 entered a guilty plea in Prince William County court.
The Prince William Fire and Rescue Department tells us:
STAFFORD– Residents and Stafford officials are looking at new ways to bring broadband internet to underserved rural areas of the county.
The Marlborough Point, Hartwood, and Widewater areas of Stafford County have few options for broadband Internet and unreliable cell phone service, according to Stafford Aquia District Supervisor Cindy Shelton.
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.
Prince William County, Virginia — The Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is hosting a community forum on Saturday, October 6th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the James J. McCoart Administration Building. Part of a broader Parks & Recreation community needs assessment, this forum is an opportunity for residents to help shape the future of Prince William County’s recreational and facility offerings.
Input from this facilitated discussion will be used to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan, which will inform the next 10 years of park development.
Multiple larcenies in Stafford have resulted in investigations and arrests.
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From the Prince William police report:
Felony Child Endangerment – On October 1 at 5:15AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2700 block of Marsala Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a domestic. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 28-year-old woman, and the accused, a family member, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused assaulted the victim before leaving the residence in a vehicle with an infant as the victim contacted police. The suspect returned to the residence a short time later as officers were arriving. Upon further investigation, officers determined that the accused was intoxicated and detained him without incident. The infant was unharmed. Minor injuries were reported by the victim. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Shane Vincent FERDENZI, was arrested without incident.
MANASSAS — Of my favorite Manassas events is right around the corner – the Fall Jubilee in Downtown Manassas is a favorite of locals and out of town visitors, and this year proves to be no exception.
The amazing Daredevil Dogs return this year to wow the crowd with their, “discs and tricks for four 25-minute performances. There will be bleachers set up on the lawn and there’s a meet and greet afterward so you can meet and pet them,” said Historic Manassas Inc. Event Coordinator Rebekah Raze.
WOODBRIDGE — Federal and state officials are preparing for a future full of autonomous vehicles.
In the skies, “we’ve got drones delivering food during football games in San Fransisco, and drones delivering much-needed blood to others,” said Anthony Biddell, of the U.S Department of Transportation Department.
