Health

Woodbridge Woman’s Club brings comfort to Sentara cancer survivors

By Kelly Sienkowski
Members of Woodbridge Woman’s Club donate handmade heart pillows to Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center. (L to R): WWC members Donna Meyer, Phyllis Zimmerman, Mary Ann Nolton, Lucy Williams, and Sentara Cancer Nurse Navigator Heather Byrne.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center press release: Dedicated volunteers from the Woodbridge Woman’s Club (WWC) gather twice a month at the Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center on the campus of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) to put their sewing talents to work creating heart-shaped pillows and other comfort items. Crafted by hand and made with love, these pillows are given free of charge to Sentara cancer and surgery patients.

The Health and Wellness Pillow Making Project began as a volunteer-driven, community service project to help support individuals facing cancer diagnoses. People find relief from acute pain by holding the pillows to their chests. Just as importantly, they find reassurance in knowing that people care.

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News

VDOT: Nighttime lane closures on I-95 in Prince William County

By Kelly Sienkowski

VDOT: PRINCE WILLIAM – Beginning Sunday night, April 28, weather permitting, a portion of the northbound and southbound I-95 general purpose lanes in Prince William County will have nighttime single- and double-lane closures until late fall for roadway joint repairs and paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

The lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights, with Friday nights being used as backup dates in case of inclement weather:

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Manassas

Call to Action: Manassas Bee Festival seeks volunteers

By Amelia Breeden

Greetings, Prince William – Educate America, Inc, a nonprofit startup, is seeking volunteers ages 18+ to assist with providing after-school tutoring and mentoring services within five (5) to ten (10) Prince William County Public Schools during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 school year. Volunteer with Educate America and make a difference in the lives of underserved youth! Your time and expertise can positively impact the academic success and personal development of our youth—contributing to brighter futures for the next generation. Volunteers will need to have background and CPS checks completed by July 15, 2024. Please join them as a volunteer, tutor, mentor, or community partner by completing and submitting the online application form(s) at educateusainc.org/now-recruiting. Questions? Please email educat…@gmail.com.

-Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William.

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News

Stafford High School students perform at SkillsUSA Conference

By Amelia Breeden

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its Stafford High School competitors at the 59th SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference, held in Virginia Beach from April 19 to April 21.

The Stafford High School team showcased exceptional talent and dedication, resulting in an impressive array of medals:

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Features

The City of Manassas honors community volunteers

By Amelia Breeden
City of Manassas 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Award winners (front row, left to right): Myra Brent, Mike Crump, Ross Snare, IV; (top row, left to right) Harriet Carter, Pete Rockx, Sheila Sunday, Robyn Johnson; (not pictured) Yvonne Greenberg.

City of Manassas Press Release: The City of Manassas honored eight volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to the community in 2023 during a volunteer reception and dinner on Tuesday, April 23.

Those honored are:

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Press Release

Man charged with hit-and-run in Red Roof parking lot

By Amelia Breeden
Micheal Lee Beach

Prince William Police Department incident report: On April 21 at 10:10 p.m., crash investigators responded to the Red Roof Inn located at 10610 Automotive Drive in Manassas to investigate a hit-and-run crash.

The investigation revealed the victim, a 51-year-old man, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a physical altercation in the parking lot of the motel.

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Fredericksburg

New Digs and Drinks for New ‘Always Flavored’ Location in Fredericksburg

By Mike Salmon
Always Flavored is moving into 610 Caroline Street

The commercial space at 610 Caroline Street is starting to show life, beginning with a new neon “Bistro,” sign in the front window. In early May, the new tenant “Always Flavored,” will complete their move from the current location on Princess Anne Street, giving the Fredericksburg dining crowd another option but this time adding beer and wine.

“We’re super excited,” said Rita Witte, the owner who has been at Princess Ann for the past 18 months. She’ll keep the same menu to start, the same green motif for the interior, and the overall feeling will be the same. At Always Flavored, the goal is simple: to bring people together through delicious food.

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Originals

Dumfries 275th anniversary gala sold out

By Kelly Sienkowski
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

On Friday, May 10, Dumfries will celebrate the 275th anniversary of the original charter for Dumfries. 

The festivities will begin May 10 with a sold-out black-tie dinner at the National Museum for the Marine Corps. The dinner will have keynote speeches by local dignitaries, historical presentations on Dumfries’ intriguing history as a port town, and a commemorative program. The keynote speaker has yet to be announced.  

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