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3rd annual Holiday Walk of Lights starts on December 6 at Neabsco Regional Park

Published November 30, 2024 at 3:00PM

[Photo: Prince William Country Parks & Recreation]

Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park, featuring hand-crafted light displays, holiday characters, carolers, and a holiday market on select nights.

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Virginia Department of Health Lifts Health Advisory for Lake Anna

By Dalila Conde

Published November 9, 2024 at 10:29AM

Lake Anna (Photo: Virginia State Parks)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the harmful algae bloom (HAB) advisory for Lake Anna due to the end of the recreational season.

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Fredericksburg

Renovations Announced at Seven Virginia State Parks, Including Westmoreland

By Potomac Local News

Published November 1, 2024 at 7:00PM | Updated January 18, 2025 at 1:13PM

Camping cabin at Westmoreland State Park [Virginia State Parks]

Virginia State Parks has announced that seven parks will undergo extensive cabin and campground renovations starting this fall.

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Manassas

Historic Annaburg Manor Celebrates Restoration with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Art Show

By Potomac Local News

Published October 19, 2024 at 3:55PM | Updated October 19, 2024 at 9:00PM

The event attracted history enthusiasts, local officials, and community members eager to see the progress made on the beloved 19th-century home.

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Annual Art and Wine Festival Returns to Caledon State Park on November 2-3

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:44AM

The annual Art and Wine Festival will be held at Caledon State Park on November 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Historic Annaburg Manor to Reopen as Public Park After Extensive Renovations

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:42AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:40PM

Annaburg Manor

Dear Readers,

We are excited to present to you the second installment of our History and Heritage Feature Series, sponsored by Sentara. This special series celebrates the rich cultural heritage and history of Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg.

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Stafford Fall Family Festival

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 3, 2024 at 9:59AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Join Stafford County Parks Recreation Facilities and Tourism for a day full of autumn fun and festivities at our annual Fall Family Festival.

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Stafford County Supervisors Debate Gymnastics Center Rent Increase, Call for Long-Term Solutions

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 3, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Inside the Stafford County Gymnastics Center on Nelms Circle in Stafford County. [Stafford County]

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is grappling with a proposed rent increase for the Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center at 500 Nelms Circle as part of an amended lease extension.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Recognized for Excellence at Virginia Conference

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published October 1, 2024 at 10:00AM

The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events received four awards at the 71st Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Teens Arrested After Crash, Attempted Escape at Smith Lake Park

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published September 30, 2024 at 4:16PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

From smashing a railing to ending up behind one. A group of teenagers were found attempting to flee from an auto accident, according to police.

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