Pirates on the Chesapeake Bay on March 12, 2016
Join Historic Dumfries for Children’s Day at the Weems-Botts Museum.
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Washington Gas spokesman Jim Monroe spoke to us about the ongoing work in Marumsco Hills, and about a town hall meeting held to address concerns after the February 7 explosion at a home on Franklin Street.
Senator Jeremy McPike held the town hall meeting, and on Monday told Potomac Local some residents called Washington Gas to report the smell of natural gas before the explosion. The comments come on the heels of an investigation by the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department, Washington Gas, and Virginia State Corporation Commission.
This car had wheels on it when the driver parked it in a Woodbridge commuter lot.
Commuter David Snead returned to the Horner Road commuter lot Friday evening to find silver sedan missing all four tires and rims. A cinderblock appeared to have been placed underneath the car for support while the thieves did their dirty work.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Good morning – Northern VA Family Service needs your help to provide Craftsman tools to their client working on his Master Mechanic Certification. The list of needed tools include wrench set, swivel socket set, pry bar, lisle impact screwdriver to name just a few or make it easy on yourself with a Sears gift card. Please check in with Andrea with the latest needs for this gentleman at (571) 748-2605 or via email: [email protected]
· SERVE has an urgent need for volunteers to help in the food pantry on Mondays and Tuesdays. Teens age 16+ are very welcome; under 16 must have a parent present. Please email Jan at: [email protected] to learn more.
On Monday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 24, Mayfield Intermediate School will host a School Board Meeting and redistricting presentation from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Monday meeting will focus on students from pre-k to fourth grade while the Wednesday meeting will focus on students in fifth and sixth grade. The city school division has been working on redistricting, particularly within elementary schools.
One of the 12 Centennial Challenge grants has been awarded to Manassas National Battlefield Park.
The Centennial Challenge is a nation-wide effort of the National Park Service to provide funding for park projects and programs in conjunction with park partner organizations, explained the chief of interpretation and cultural resources management Ray Brown.
An unidentified man cut himself with a box cutter while standing outside the Stafford County Courthouse.
A Stafford sheriff’s deputy found the man at 9:57 a.m. Thursday was cutting himself. The deputy ordered the man to stop and then wrestled the man o the ground, according to a sheriff’s office press release.
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Four police officers have recently graduated from Basic K9 School, a course offered by the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy in Nokesville.
The officers are from Prince William County, Arlington County, and Fairfax City Police Departments.
March events at the Manassas Museum include two new exhibits, free book talks and more.
From March 4 – April 17, the Manassas Museum presents “Impressions”, the Osbourn High School art show. Impressions features the paintings, mixed media works, sculpture, and drawings of Osbourn art students. The exhibit offers students the opportunity to be guest curators, as they choose works to be displayed, create frames or mounts, and write descriptive labels for their works.