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Circuit Court Clerk winners selected in Law Day art contest

Published May 19, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith held her third annual Law Day Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2023.

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Dumfries native wins Knight-Hennessy scholarship, Naval Academy

By Madina Habib

Published May 19, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Alex Romano, 22, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recently named a 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding for students to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford University.

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OHS senior, East End Mobile Home Park resident wins scholarship

By Madina Habib

Published May 19, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Pictured (from left to right): CFH Executive Director George Davies, scholarship recipient Daniel Mendoza and Osbourn High School Principal Mike Pflurgrath. Photo by Cameron Carey.

Daniel Mendoza, a 17-year old Osbourn High School senior and resident of the East End Mobile Home Park, has received a $1000 scholarship from the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association (VMMHA).

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Saturday artist’s reception: ARTfactory features work by American-Kurdish artist

By Madina Habib

Published May 18, 2023 at 10:20AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

The ARTfactory at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas.

ARTfactory is pleased to present “Painted Musings” an exhibition featuring a series of paintings by American-Kurdish artist Lukman Ahmad.

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Dizzy Pig relocating BBQ supply store

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 18, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Dizzy Pig BBQ Company is relocating its store after six years in its current location, near Manassas.

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Mamathon 2023 ends in 13 days

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 18, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

This May, GirlTrek is hosting “Mamathon 2023,” starting on May 1 and lasting through May 31.

The Mamathon is a walking challenge where women pledge to walk 52.4 miles (about 2.5 miles a day), during the month of May to honor their mother or a caregiver in their lives.

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Giant Food opens new e-commerce fulfillment center in Gainesville

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 18, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Giant Food announces May 2, 2023, the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center at 7413 Cushing Road, Manassas.

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Stafford students build four bedroom house

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Published May 15, 2023 at 3:24PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Students from Stafford County high schools completed the Bringing Occupational Opportunities to Students (BOOTS) House 27 on May 5, 2023.

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FredEx lane closures coming Tuesday, Wednesday

By Madina Habib

Published May 15, 2023 at 3:20PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Work to complete a flyover ramp to the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes in Stafford County continues. [Photo: VDOT]

Overnight closures of the Express Lanes will take place May 13 and May 16-17 for construction of the Opitz Boulevard and Fred Ex projects.

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Changes ahead for Olde Towne Inn site

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 15, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Manassas will hold two community engagement sessions. These sessions will discuss the future use, space, and design of the Olde Towne Inn site.

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