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Signing Day: CTE Students Celebrated for Commitment to Future Careers

By Sarah Romero

Prince William County Public Schools Career and Technical Education program (CTE) aims to empower students by fostering academic achievement, interests, skills, and authentic learning experiences to help them thrive in an ever-evolving world.

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Virginia Governor Demands Answers After Immigrants in Box Truck Breach Quantico Marine Corps Base

By Uriah Kiser

We’re getting a clearer picture of the two men inside a box truck used by two illegal immigrants to ram the main gate at Quantico Marine Corps Base.

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Fredericksburg’s Iconic Purina Tower Makeover Begins, Swapping Red for Blue in Historic Restoration

By Mike Salmon
Garrett Green holding part of the chute belt. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

For the last few months, speculation and arguments have been flying around the Fredericksburg Purina Tower like it was a magnet for opinions about this local landmark.

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Governor Youngkin Comes to Stafford to Sign Bills to Strengthen Child Protection Laws

By Uriah Kiser

Governor Glenn Youngkin joined law enforcement officials from across the region today for a ceremonial signing of three bills to strengthen protection for children. The event took place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2023, at the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

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It’s Time 4 Bagels in Gainesville

By Barbara Simon
Time 4 Bagels Cafe and Mac's Ice Cream Shop will open in Gainesville this summer.

This summer, New York style bagels and hand-scooped ice cream are coming to Gainesville. Two foodies with bagel and scoop training are opening side-by-side restaurants for the food they couldn’t find in their new town. When Scott and Annie MacDougall relocated to Bristow from the New York, New Jersey area in 2002, they missed two things from back home: bagels and ice cream. “We couldn’t find a bagel to our liking.  The other was the hand-scooped ice cream.

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Woodbridge resident celebrates 30 years working at neighborhood grocery store

By Kevin Sandell

When Woodbridge resident Patricia Breeden first started as a cashier at her local Food Lion grocery store, Bill Clinton was president. On average, a dozen eggs cost less than a dollar, and a gallon of milk typically costs less than three dollars.

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VRE Eyes Ridership Boost with New Saturday Service and Fredericksburg Station Upgrades

By Uriah Kiser
Officials cut the ribbon on $14.4 million worth of improvements to the Fredericksburg VRE station.

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is optimistic about increasing its ridership by introducing Saturday service.

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Exclusive: Plans for Pier at Potomac Creek Campground Withdrawn Amid Environmental and Community Concerns

By Kelly Sienkowski

A permit application for a 1,000-foot pier extending through marshland into Potomac Creek at a contested campground has been withdrawn from a review by the Virginia Marine Resource Commission.

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Prince William County’s Communal Approach to Public Safety: Officials Update on Safe and Secure Communities Initiative

By Caitlyn Meisner

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has received an update on the county’s Safe and Secure Communities Initiative, approved in 2022.

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Mariscos Cancun in Manassas offers Mexican fare with a seafood flair

By Kevin Sandell
Mariscos Cancun Mexican Seafood and Grill restaurant in Manassas offers a unique menu of Mexican seafood, meats, and signature dishes.

With over 7,000 miles of coastline, Mexico offers a unique cuisine scene with more than just traditional Mexican dishes. In fact, Mexican seafood has long been a popular fare in areas like Cancun, Tampico, and Baja California. Now, diners in Northern Virginia can taste many popular Mexican seafood dishes at Mariscos Cancun Mexican Seafood and Grill restaurant in Manassas.

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