Features

Ragtime has rolled onto the stage at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.

The show tells the story of three groups in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th Century — blacks, white suburbanites, and European immigrants in New York City.


Health

Sentara will no longer force most employees, patients, and visitors to wear facemasks.

The healthcare provider says the coronavirus and flu cases are falling after a spike during Fall 2022. Starting today, March 21, 2023, only those who think they have the coronavirus or flu or those treating coronavirus and flu patients should continue to wear a mask.


Event

Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.


News

Twelve theme nights are set to occur at Virginia Credit Union Stadium every Saturday night during the FredNats season. There will also be the home to six jersey auctions, appearances from a celebrity, and some popular children’s characters.

The first Saturday of the season will be centered around celebrating the start of the 2023 season. The opening Weekend at Virginia Credit Union Stadium will see the FredNats in action for the first time in 2023.


Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – As of the beginning of March, emergency SNAP benefits have ended, putting many local food-insecure families at risk.  This has put additional pressure on food assistance programs such as SERVE and ACTS.  But you can help by holding a food drive or donating to their programs! For SERVE in Manassas, please visitwww.nvfs.org/snap-response/ for more information.  For ACTS in Dumfries, please visit www.actspwc.org/services/food-assistance#Donations to learn more.  Both agencies and other food assistance programs in the greater Prince William community will appreciate your support, and you’ll feel great knowing you are doing your part to fight local hunger!

Volunteer Prince William is in urgent need of a Spanish-speaking volunteer who can be on call to translate for Alternative Community Service clients who want to enroll in our program but speak little or no English.  The volunteer will participate in a conference call between staff and the client to translate the questions and responses during the initial intake interview.  Volunteers will be scheduled ahead of time for specific shifts and must be available by phone during these times.  Volunteers must be proficient in English and Spanish and able to speak clearly.  They must also ensure that the information they translate remains accurate and maintains the same style and meaning as originally intended.  The conference call can be done once a week, or you can be on standby.  Email [email protected] for more information.


Features

Fun Land of Fredericksburg opened two new rides, Patriot Plunge and The Flip Side, marking a $1 million investment into the city’s amusement park.

Both standalone “flat” rides seat 12 people, stand 40 feet tall, and serve as a new draw to the outdoor section of the park that has seen recent expansions, including Virginia’s first three-level go-kart track opened in 2019. Patriots Plunge is a drop tower attraction, while The Flip Side is a spinning pendulum.


Politics

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors dean announced her run to become its chair.

Jeanine Lawson, who served on the board the longest of all its eight members since 2014, seeks to unseat Ann Wheeler, who has served as board chair since 2020. Lawson has been an outspoken opponent of Wheeler and the majority of Democrats who have pushed to put more data centers and other industrial businesses in the western portion of the county.