Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Tree of Lights Ceremony.
After two years of virtual celebrations, we are pleased to announce an outdoor gathering for the annual tree lighting. You can recognize a loved one by sponsoring a light on the tree this holiday season. Proceeds from the Annual Tree of Lights benefit programs and services within Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center.
Prince William County supervisors approve a collective bargaining ordinance they admit is a work in progress — The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted Tuesday to adopt a collective bargaining ordinance that will allow most of its 6,000 employees – including hundreds of police officers and firefighters – to choose a representative to negotiate their pay and benefits with county executive staff and elected officials. [Prince William Times]
Man charged with killing Va. man, intentionally running him over in Philadelphia: Police — Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for allegedly killing a Virginia man after running him over with a car in Philadelphia, Pa., authorities said. [WJLA-TV]
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season are upon us. I’m surprised at how fast it creeps up on us every year. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about the end of the summer swimming pool season, and here we are on turkey day’s doorstep.
This Thanksgiving, as we do each year, will take a break for a holiday and reflect on the many blessings in our lives.
Fun Land in Central Park is on track to open two new rides.
Fun Land General Manager Clint Novak announced the park in Fredericksburg would build a 40-foot tall drop tower on its campus. The ride, called the “Patriot Plunge” seats up to 12 people.
By Tyler Arnold
(The Center Square) – More Virginians are entering into the workforce, but the unemployment rate saw a slight uptick last month.
A holiday tradition cherished by thousands of Northern Virginia families, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Trains will return on Saturday, December 10, after a two-year hiatus.
A total of 13 trains will depart from five VRE stations: Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas, and Burke Centre. The 75-minute excursions begin as early as 8:30 a.m. and as late as 3:30 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves will be onboard listening to children’s Christmas wishes and handing out goodie bags.
Rescue crews flew a pedestrian to Fairfax Inova Hospital after she was struck by a car.
According to initial reports, the victim, a female was struck by a car at the intersection of Route 15 and Graduation Drive near Battlefield High School at about 7:50 a.m.
The annual event will take place Saturday, December 10, 2022. The parade will march from town hall south on Main Street toward Triangle Shopping Plaza.
The 2022 Town of Dumfries Christmas Parade Grand Marshall is Mr. Steven Liga. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Liga on this appointment. pic.twitter.com/iiSrrV9luQ
