WOODBRIDGE — An open seminar was held Saturday for parents curious about homeschooling and private school options.
Christ Chapel Academy and PwcMoms.com held a “School Options” seminar at the Woodbridge church, to representatives from various homeschool, private school, and extracurricular educational programs.
MANASSAS — Record enrollment in Manassas Public Schools is driving the need to build a new elementary school, which could send the city’s tax rate skyrocketing.
The news of the potential tax hike comes on the heels of a 3.72 percent tax increase approved this week by the city council that takes effect in the fiscal year 2019 starting July 1, which hiked the average homeowner real estate tax bill to $4,075 percent to cover a promise to provide an additional 2.65 percent school funding increase. Last year, taxes jumped five percent to fund new capital improvement projects like a new police station to be built on South Grant Avenue.
Prince William police arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the stabbing death of a Sterling man.
From police:
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.
A Virginia father and son are charged in connection with a case of road rage that’s being investigated as a hate crime.
From Prince William police:
Unlike in years past, attendees to the Spring Occoquan Craft Show June 2 and 3 will not be able to use a lot at the nearby Vulcan materials lot.
From a press release:
The rainy weather we’re experiencing will continue for at least the next two days, bringing with it flooding chances.
Showers will persist through the day Thursday with the possibility of a few rumbles of thunder with this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. However, no severe thunderstorms are expected.
