MANASSAS, Va. — On Monday, the Manassas City Council took the usual weekly meeting on the road to Baldwin Elementary School to address citizens concerns.
About 40 area residents turned out to listen to the state of the school system, town renovations and other council business. Representatives from several town offices attended the meeting and answered questions along with the City Councilmen.
Communities across the region on Tuesday celebrated National Night Out. The annual event is designed to allow members of law enforcement mingle with residents, and serves as an opportunity for neighbors to take back the night.
Here’s a photo slideshow of photos taken by Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the Prince William County Police Department.
Slug Tales
I love meeting newbies in the slug lines.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton accomplished two things today.
First, he told Prince William elected officials that a Bi-County Parkway from Interstate 66 near Manassas to Dulles Airport, and its eventual connection to Va. 234 and Interstate 95 in Dumfries, would not be used to transport heavy cargo.
QUANTICO, Va. — The Town of Quantico will hold a party on Labor Day weekend.
The “Salute to Our Troops” fireworks show will be a free event with music and food. It’ll be a chance for the town to say thank you to U.S. service members for their service to the nation.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — There were 15 very hungry baby’s at Dr. Correa Nylsa’ Chiropractic office in North Stafford on Saturday morning.
Mothers and babies were waiting for the clock to hit 10:30, at which time they were all prepared to take part in “The Big Latch On.”
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford County turns 350 next year, but tonight, a special booth that aims to commemorate the anniversary will be featured at tonight’s National Night Out celebration in North Stafford.
The annual night out event will be held at Stafford Marketplace , starting at 6:00 pm , the booth will feature games, prizes, and information on all of the planned events in 2014 that will celebrate the county’s birthday.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police said a 24-year-old woman was raped in Woodbridge.
More in an unedited police report:
As part of the Manassas Civil War Weekend on Aug. 23-25, the Manassas Museum will offer talks from well-known speakers on Civil War topics. Below is a list of speakers and topics to be featured free on the lawn of the Manassas Museum.
Featured speaker and internationally-known Civil War Expert James “Bud” Robertson will speak on Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. about, Stonewall Jackson, Death and Birth of a Legend. On Aug. 25 at 11 a.m., Robertson will speak about his newest book, The Untold Civil War.
WOODBRIGDE, Va. — Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton is coming to Woodbridge to talk about the hotly-debated Bi-County Parkway.
The secretary, who once led the Prince William County Board of Supervisors as its chairman, will address the Board at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
