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’42nd Street’ at Riverside has got a lot of what it takes to make you smile

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts]

The players returned to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to present “42nd Street,” a story about a girl who moves from a small town to New York City to find fame on Broadway.

Riverside’s production of the high-energy show stars Andrea McArdle as Dorothy Brock, the seasoned star hired to make the fictitious show in the play, “Pretty Lady,” a hit. The iconic McArdle has appeared in several Broadway plays, including her heart-winning performance in the title role of “Annie” in 1977, a major musical based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.”

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Canceled: Fridays at Five concert on July 28, 2023

By Uriah Kiser
Justin Trawick and the Common Good

Prince William County Parks and Rec: “We regret to inform you that we’re canceling the Fridays at Five concert on July 28, 2023 on the Plaza at the McCoart Building due to the excessive heat in the forecast for this Friday.”

“The safety and well-being of our audience and artists are our top priority. With the scorching temperatures forecasted for that day we believe it’s best to avoid any potential risks associated with the prolonged exposure to high temperatures.”

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BEACON partners with Manassas Baptist Church to expand English, citizenship classes

By Amelia Breeden

BEACON For English Language and Literacy: “BEACON for English Language and Literacy is excited to announce a new partnership with Manassas Baptist Church to expand access to their English and Citizenship classes for adult learners in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.”

“Students who wish to register, must schedule an appointment via BEACON’s webpage. We are profoundly grateful for our invaluable partnership with Manassas Baptist Church. This collaboration brings with it a crucial expansion of in-person classroom space, empowering adult learners who are eager to enroll in our classes.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Today will be dry with mostly sunny skies and temperatures warming into the upper 80s to low 90s for much of the area. The warming trend continues with hot and humid conditions for the remainder of the week. ”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.”

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GOP endorses Woodbridge District school board candidate who switched parties

By Amelia Breeden

Press release: “Jaylen Custis, a 19-year-old African American candidate for School Board in the Woodbridge District announced today he had switched parties and gained the Prince William County Republican Committee endorsement for School Board.”

“Earlier this year, Custis spoke unknowingly to a conservative women’s group and because of his actions, was told by Democrats he could not even seek the Democratic nomination.

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Jose Cuervo stolen: ‘Jim Beam did not see the larceny occur’

By Amelia Breeden
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “LARCENY: ABC, 1630 Publix Way, 7/23, 1:19 p.m. Deputy A.J. Layug responded to a report of Jose missing. “Staff advised a male came into the store and stole a bottle of Jose Cuervo Silver. Jim Beam did not see the larceny occur.”

“LARCENY:Wawa, 15 Eustace Road, 7/23, 11:44 p.m. Deputy C.C. Crossett responded to even more alcohol being stolen. Staff advised a male stole approximately $50 worth of beer. Deputy Crossett’s amazing memory was on full display as he watched camera footage and recognized the suspect from a previous arrest. Warrants have not yet been obtained.”

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Obamas’ personal chef who drown at former president’s estate from Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
Campbell

Fox News: “A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.”

“Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recovered Monday morning a day after disappearing in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond on Martha’s Vineyard.”

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