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Join us for Little Bunny Business on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Birmingham Green in Manassas. This fun-filled event is designed to bring the community together with activities for all ages.
Event Highlights:
Investigation underway after soldier dies at Fort Campbell – Officials at Fort Campbell, a major U.S. Army installation on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, are investigating the death of a soldier. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities work to determine what happened. WPSD Local 6
ICE arrests 214 in Virginia, including gang members and convicted murderer – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement partners arrested 214 individuals in Virginia during a targeted operation between March 1 and 13. The operation focused on transnational organized crime and gang-related offenders, including individuals allegedly tied to MS-13 and 18th Street gangs. Among those arrested was a Jamaican national previously convicted of second-degree murder and firearm-related charges. The Center Square
A Goodwill of Greater Washington store at 8014 Sudley Road in Manassas will relocate to 8117 Sudley Road, the Westgate Plaza shopping center, across from its current location.
The store is relocating to expand and attract new business from the busier shopping center. Existing employees will move to the new store, although hiring is ongoing.
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Many newly graduated college alumni like the familiarity of the college town, so they stick around after they get the degree for one reason or another. It’s still known as ‘home,’ making escaping hard.
“I love this area,” said Katie Ambrosini, a senior at the University of Mary Washington who is graduating in a few weeks with an English degree and currently works at a nearby Starbucks. I want to try to get a full-time job if I can,” she said, putting her degree to work.
What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds, and big cheers. Stafford’s Grafton Village Elementary School students filled the hallways on Friday, March 14 to cheer as cereal boxes toppled like dominoes through the school.
The breakfast, which was tumbled, wrapped up a two-week cereal donation drive. Students brought in unopened cereal boxes to their classrooms. The classroom with the highest total number won a Domino’s pizza and popsicle party. The winning 5th grade class brought in 162 boxes.
Shug and Ziggy, a lovable pair of Lab/Poodle mixes, are looking for their forever home! These two affectionate pups, just 1 year and 10 months old, are already spayed, great with other dogs, and wonderful with children. Plus, they’re both house and crate trained—making them the perfect addition to a loving family.
As a Lab/Poodle mix, Shug and Ziggy will require regular grooming, so potential adopters should be prepared for the additional care and expenses that come with their fluffy coats.
Cirque de Paris is coming to Woodbridge. Europe’s most famous circus family returns for an all-new, immersive experience under the big top at Potomac Mills from March 20-30, 2025. Featuring BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high-flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, and comedic clowns, this 90-minute spectacle is a must-see for all ages. Enjoy an interactive pre-show, fun activities, and delicious treats during intermission. Get tickets and showtimes at CirqueDeParis.com.
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