Money lacking to open Crow’s Nest in Stafford County to the public — Since the Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve was created in 2009, Karen and Don O’Brien have barely missed a chance to explore some of the preserve’s 2,872 acres in Stafford County. [Fredericksburg.com]
Friends Remember Gainesville Woman Who Died After Tractor-Trailer Accident — Friends and colleagues remember Rachel E. Gradia, 24, of Gainesville, who passed away May 24 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond from injuries she sustained in a car crash. [Bristow Beat]
MANASSAS, Va. — Summer is almost here. Before temperatures soar, the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative encourages consumers to prepare now to beat the heat and control cooling costs.
Bob Cornwell, NOVEC energy services representative, says, “Our long winter brought record-cold temperatures. It even snowed on March 30! Along with polar vortexes came high heating bills for consumers. We’re hoping summer temperatures won’t be as extreme or costly, so that’s why we’re encouraging Co-op customer-owners to prepare now.”
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Someone tried to rob the Gainesville Pharmacy just about 4 p.m.
The pharmacy is located at 7936 Heritage Village Plaza, just off Heathcoate Boulevard in Gainesville.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
-Information provided by the Stafford SPCA. Contact them for more information on any of the animals shown above.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A woman was raped inside of her bedroom at her home off Prince William Parkway.
Here’s the latest in an unedited press release. The image in this story was also provided to Potomac Local News by Prince William police:
From comedic magicians to pampering for moms, there’s a lot happening in our region this weekend. Here’s your Top 5 Weekend Events list.
An evening of comedy and magic with Scott Alexander, Friday – Tickets $60 per person
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A teenager was found near Curtis Memorial Park was found this morning by Stafford County’s search and rescue team.
Here’s more in an unedited press release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
HAYMARKET, Va. — The Haymarket Town Center has become a frequent site of flooding, but it’s more than just employees who work for the the tiny town’s government that is getting wet.
A real estate agency, a consulting firm, as well as a small shop called The Very Thing all rent space inside the Town Center located at 15000 Washington Street. The building is prone to flooding during moderate rain storms.
