Business

This summer, New York style bagels and hand-scooped ice cream are coming to Gainesville. Two foodies with bagel and scoop training are opening side-by-side restaurants for the food they couldn’t find in their new town. When Scott and Annie MacDougall relocated to Bristow from the New York, New Jersey area in 2002, they missed two things from back home: bagels and ice cream. “We couldn’t find a bagel to our liking.  The other was the hand-scooped ice cream.

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When Woodbridge resident Patricia Breeden first started as a cashier at her local Food Lion grocery store, Bill Clinton was president. On average, a dozen eggs cost less than a dollar, and a gallon of milk typically costs less than three dollars.

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Battle Street Live is a series of free, open-air concerts in downtown Manassas, aimed at bringing the community together through the power of music. These events are designed to support local artists and businesses, fostering a sense of camaraderie and local pride.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy an evening of music, food, and fun in downtown Manassas.


News

(Fredericksburg Free Press) Darius Appiah, the 22-year-old Stafford resident who vanished mysteriously near Alum Spring Park in January, died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the Virginia medical examiner’s Central District office confirmed Monday.

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Traffic

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is optimistic about increasing its ridership by introducing Saturday service.

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An exclusive report from Potomac Local News revealed that the Quantico Marine Corps Base concealed a security breach.

This incident has raised concerns among local officials and the public about the transparency and handling of security matters at the base. The lack of immediate disclosure has led to demands for answers and accountability from the authorities involved.


Prince William

(Insidenova.com) The Prince William Board of County Supervisors in a partisan vote May 14 initiated a Comprehensive Plan amendment to redesignate a roughly 40-acre portion of a protected zone near the Occoquan Reservoir to allow for a residential development.

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Fairfax

Amtrak is launching a sale for travelers looking to avoid Interstate 95 and opt for a trip aboard Auto Train. Through July 31, 2024, customers can book Coach Class for as low as $75, plus the cost of a vehicle. Children ages two through 12 ride free in Coach Class or First Class private rooms.

The cost to transport a vehicle on the Amtrak Auto Train varies based on the type of vehicle. For standard cars, the cost starts at $208. Extended vehicles, such as trucks, vans, and larger SUVs, are priced at $239. Motorcycles can be transported for $146. Additionally, there is a $60 charge for priority offloading, which ensures your vehicle is among the first 30 to be unloaded upon arrival.