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Published March 23, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated March 23, 2025 at 8:21AM

Dominick speaks at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting.

Willing Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting recovering service members and their families, will hold a community-wide event this spring to celebrate a decade of healing and hope.

The organization will mark its 10-year anniversary with a celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run near Haymarket. The retreat provides free, week-long stays for wounded service members and their families, offering them rest, reconnection, and recovery in a peaceful setting.

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OmniRide Sees Ridership Surge, But Funding Challenges Loom

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 17, 2025 at 5:45PM

The is experiencing a surge in ridership, with a 36% increase in February compared to January, despite one fewer service day. Early data from March indicates the trend is continuing, with ridership levels already outpacing previous weeks.

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Dominion Power’s New Transmission Line Project to Traverse County Land

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2025 at 3:11PM | Updated March 14, 2025 at 8:21AM

Prince William County officials are raising concerns about a high-voltage transmission line project proposed by Dominion Energy, which could affect public parks, a public safety training center, and other county-owned properties.

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Tin Cannon Brewing Company Announces Closure After a Decade in Business

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 2, 2025 at 10:28PM

After more than ten years of bringing craft beer and community together, Tin Cannon Brewing Company is closing its doors.

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White Belt Graduation Ceremony Marks Milestone for Children in Healthy Kid Initiative

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2025 at 8:21AM | Updated January 23, 2025 at 11:33AM

The Fourth Wish Foundation will hold a special white belt graduation ceremony on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Underground Krav Maga and Fitness in Gainesville.

The event celebrates the achievements of 54 children who have completed three months of Krav Maga training as part of the foundation’s “Healthy Kid Initiative,” a program launched in 2024 to provide extracurricular opportunities to children from financially challenged families.

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Prince William County Government Offices to Close Monday Due to Weather Conditions

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 9:37PM

Prince William County government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, as officials anticipate potential impacts from adverse weather conditions. The decision was made to ensure the safety of residents and county employees during what is expected to be a challenging day for travel and operations.

The closure affects all county government buildings, including administrative offices, public libraries, community centers, and other public facilities. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the weather forecast and road conditions, taking precautions as necessary to remain safe.

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NOVEC to Accept Christmas Trees in Gainesville Starting Thursday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 23, 2024 at 9:00AM

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Interstate 66 Closures Begin Sunday

By Aya Karouane

Published December 7, 2024 at 10:00AM

While driving through this confusing interchange at I-66 and I-495, it’s appropriate to play “Flight of the Bumblebee,” on the stereo with the volume up.

From Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, multiple I-66 ramps will be closed overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for drainage work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. Drivers should follow signed detours, and all work is weather and schedule dependent.

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Community Interfaith Concert Scheduled for December 15th in Gainesville

By Dalila Conde

Published December 3, 2024 at 7:48PM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:42AM

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Local choirs and performers from Prince William County will gather for a Community Interfaith Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in 14015 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville.

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‘From Darkness to Light’ Holiday Concert is Gainesville Choir’s Largest Yet

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 20, 2024 at 8:44AM

Experience the magic of “From Darkness to Light,” a winter concert by the Gainesville Community Choir featuring Dan Forrest’s LUX and over 200 voices.

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