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Manassas schools seek student school board representatives

Published April 3, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:39AM

The City of Manassas School Board seeks rising juniors and seniors interested in becoming Student representatives for the School Board. Students must apply online before April 17, 2023.

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Manassas Park plans community day at high school

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:39AM

On Saturday April 22, 2023, Manassas Park Community Services will be holding a community day. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Manassas Park City Hall, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park, 20110.

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Fredericksburg named 2022 Tree City USA

By Paris Goodman

Published March 30, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River.

Fredericksburg has been named 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor our commitment to effective urban forest management.

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Annual Manassas Mall ‘Family Fun’ Carnival returns today

By Madina Habib

Published March 30, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:39AM

A carnival located at Jefferson Plaza on Route 1 in Woodbridge.

The Manassas Family Fun Carnival is set to return on March 30 – April 9,2023 and will be held at 8300 Sudley Road just outside the Manassas Mall.

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Meet the archeologists at historic Annaburg Manor

By Madina Habib

Published March 30, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:39AM

Annaburg Manor

Annaburg Manor will be holding a public event to connect the Manassas community with the archeologists working on the historical site.

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Artists called to beautify Dumfries bus stops

By Paris Goodman

Published March 29, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Keep Prince William Beautiful called for local artists to beautify bus stops in Dumfries. The project is being facilitated to improve the community and ridership experience.

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FXBGO! awarded $40,000 to maintain medical transportation

By Paris Goodman

Published March 29, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Fredericksburg Regional Transit, also known as FXBGO!, received two $20,000 grants from the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and the Stafford Hospital Community Benefit Fund.

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TV show seeks contestants after Manassas native booted

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published March 27, 2023 at 1:00PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

“Love Island USA,” a TV show currently the Peacock streaming service, is currently casting for its upcoming season, which will stream this summer”Love Island USA,” a TV show currently the Peacock streaming service, is currently casting for its upcoming season, which will stream this summer.

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Peep Week returns to Occoquan next week

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 27, 2023 at 12:00PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:39AM

Occoquan announces their spring event is back for 2023. Peep week in Occoquan takes place April 4-8, 2023.

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Rape defense class for women offered

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published March 27, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

City police car design from 2011

In April 2023, the Manassas City Police Department will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class. The city of Manassas had 20 reported cases of rape in 2021.

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