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.


Business

STAFFORD — Virginia is facing a big problem when it comes to college graduates.

There are more college graduates leaving Virginia for other U.S. states than moving into Virginia from other U.S. states. The most common reason that college graduates are moving out of state is to pursue a job opportunity.


News

STAFFORD — The emergency response to an outside fire added to a snarled traffic situation in North Stafford.

Crews were called to 303 Mews Court, off Onville Road about 3:30 p.m. Friday. Neighbors lined the sidewalks outside their townhouse while firefighters used hoses to douse the flames of a fire outside the house.