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3 townhomes damaged, 4 displaced by Woodbridge fire
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue was at the scene of a two-alarm fire in Woodbridge late Tuesday night. Crews were dispatched to the 1900 block of Old Post Terrace just before 10:40 p.m. for the report of a townhouse fire. When officials arrived, […]
Prince William County Parks Announces Fridays at 5 Summer Concert Series Dates
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Fridays at 5 returns this July! Prince William County Parks and Recreation is excited to once again partner with VA StrEATs and Luxe Entertainment to host Fridays at 5, the free*, outdoor summer concert series beginning 5 p.m., Friday, July 5. The event will feature live music, food trucks, beer and wine for purchase and face painting for the kids.
Poverty and Services Simulation Provides Real Life Experience for Employees and Others
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County employees from 19 county departments, as well as several of the county’s community partners, recently gathered to take part in a Poverty and Services Simulation Experience. The learning exercise immersed those who attended in the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. It highlighted the challenges and dynamics of accessing human services and other support systems within our community, thereby helping employees better understand those processes to better serve those living in poverty.
National Museum of the Marine Corps Unveils Respite Room to Provide Visitors Emotional Relief
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) announces the opening of a new Respite Room at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. This dedicated space provides visitors with a calm environment to step away and take a break from the museum exhibits if needed. It is designed to support those who may feel emotionally overwhelmed by the realism of the museum’s images and displays and is open to all visitors.
Annual soap box derby to be held Saturday in Stafford
The Soap Box Derby has undergone multiple iterations in the Fredericksburg area over the past several years. The event moved from downtown Fredericksburg to Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania County in 2021. But this is the third year the event will be held at Rocky Run Elementary School in Stafford County.
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