Press Release

St. Bonaventure University alumnus Fr. Kevin Downey, O.F.M., has been named to the Board of Trustees at his alma mater. He is serving a three-year term. Fr. Kevin is pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, Va.

A friar with Holy Name Province, Fr. Kevin’s previous pastoral assignments included serving as pastor at St. Mary’s Parish in Pompton Lakes, N.J., St. Bonaventure Parish in Allegany, N.Y., and parochial vicar at St. Francis Parish in Raleigh, N.C. A 1973 graduate of St. Bonaventure, Fr. Kevin was appointed assistant vice president for University Relations from 1982-1983.


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Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


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Over 8,000 plants to be planted Tuesday, Sept. 29

Why: Pollinator habitat is dwindling, and so are pollinators. We rely heavily on pollinators for our food production in the U.S. and recreating habitat for these animals and insects is a way we can assist in bringing back some of the most threatened, like the Monarch Butterfly.


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Manassas Church of the Brethren joyfully announces the call of North Dell’Uomo North to serve as Pastor of Faith Formation beginning October 1, 2015.

North has a passion for the faith formation of youth and young adults as they recognize, explore, and strengthen their relationship with God in Christ. She has worked as a volunteer with youth and children ministries at Manassas Church of the Brethren since 2007 and as Coordinator of Youth Ministries (2008-2009) and Coordinator of Special Ministries (2010-2011).


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The public is invited to learn more about upcoming Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) road improvements in the Courthouse Road area of Stafford County on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

A design public hearing will be held on the proposed Interstate 95/Courthouse Road Interchange Relocation project. This project would reconstruct the existing interchange at Exit 140 as a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). The intersection of Courthouse Road and Route 1 would be moved south to align with Hospital Center Boulevard.


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Students at Potomac Senior High School came together to host their annual Community Day event to benefit a late teacher. 

A portion of the proceeds made during Community Day will go to the family of Potomac history teacher, Leonard Valko, 47, who passed away earlier this year from a heart attack.


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The Potomac Nationals expect to announce the naming rights sponsor of its planned $70 million stadium in Woodbridge by December.

The project is slated to be built across the street from Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. The stadium’s naming sponsor as been a lynchpin in the entire deal, one that does not require any public monies to build the stadium.


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A 22-year-old man was shot by police Wednesday.

Officers were called to a home in the 7600 block of Lake Drive near Manassas. The woman said her dog began barking at a man who was hiding in her bushes. The man left once seen, and the woman dialed 911.
Police arrived and saw the man walking along a creek, according to a