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New details about Route 7 Brewing coming to Ashburn
The new Route 7 Brewing coming to Loudoun County is making major progress and The Burn finally has more details — and some photos — to share about this exciting new project. These photos were sent to us by a reader who snapped some photos of the space,...
Death Of Former Loudoun County Football Player Spreads Shock, Sadness
Profound sadness spread following the death of former Loudoun County football player Jayson Herd.Herd, 21, who played for Independence High School before graduating in 2022 died on Saturday, May 18. In a Facebook post, Jayson's mother said she found him unresponsive. Circumstances around …
Entrepreneurship IGNITE Grant Winners Push Boundaries in Space, AI and Diagnostics
Provided by Prince William County Economic Development Department. Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson announced three winners in the IGNITE Startup Grant program at the annual Make Your Mark Business Community Celebration last week. The county’s signature entrepreneurial program provides opportunities for education, funding, and networking during pivotal years for scaling startups and high-growth businesses.
Gallery: WM boys lose to Kettle Run in regional quarterfinal
Wednesday night, No. 4 William Monroe’s boys’ soccer team hosted fifth-seeded Kettle Run (Fauquier County) in a VHSL Class 3B regional quarterfinal game. Monroe opened with a 1-0 lead only to see the Cougars tie and then go ahead. WM tied again but fell 4-3 at the end.
Angel Alvarado aimed high — and soared: Fauquier High School grad to attend US Air Force Academy
In his sophomore year of high school, Angel Alvarado’s family moved from Bristow to Marshall with the hopes of settling into a more serene backdrop and expanding the amount of land they lived on. Alvarado also harbored a dream of his own — earning admission to the United States...
First Responders Honored at the 38th Prince William Valor Awards
The Prince William Chamber Foundation honored the first responder community this week at the 38th Annual Prince William Valor Awards, awarding over 240 first responders for their acts of bravery in the line of duty. Award winners were announced on May 22 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, which was...
Growing Our Own Teachers: From PWCS Student to Teacher, Mentor
The Growing Our Own Teachers program, an innovative initiative by Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), is making waves in the education community. Designed to support and mentor high school students who aspire to become teachers, the program’s goal is to have them return to PWCS classrooms as educators and school leaders.
Man arrested for threatening driver with machete in road rage incident
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Woodbridge man is facing a slew of charges including child neglect for a road rage incident that happened Sunday evening. Prince William County Police responded to the area of Old Delaney Road, near Quate Lane around 7 p.m. to investigate on Sunday. A 19-year-old man told police he was involved in a road rage incident with another driver. The other driver was later identified as 43-year-old Douglas Ernesto Benavides.
Willing Warriors open PenFed Grand Lodge
A rainy day welcomed the newest residents for disabled veterans and their families as the PenFed Grand Lodge in Haymarket, Va., was dedicated. Among the dozens of volunteers, retired military personnel and friends and families stood under umbrellas while listening to speeches, the mood was somber and respectful. Willing Warriors grew out of a desire by a local church to provide a “taste-of-home” Christmas experience for service members recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Hospital. The small and resolute individuals involved in this program...
Man killed in early morning shooting in Manassas
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Thursday morning in Manassas. Officers responded to the 12000 block of Cadet Court just before 2:45 a.m. Investigators say two men were sleeping inside a car in the area when one of them […]
50,000 pounds of peas spill onto I-66 in tractor-trailer crash
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A crash on I-66 in Fauquier County on Friday caused thousands of pounds of peas to spill out onto the westbound lanes. Virginia State Police (VSP) said the single-vehicle crash happened at 8:10 a.m. on I-66 at the 24-mile marker. An International tractor-trailer was traveling west when a […]
Driver, 30, Dies, 6-Year-Old Front Seat Passenger Critical In Fauquier County Crash
A 30-year-old man died and his 6-year-old front seat front seat passenger seriously hurt in a Fauquier County crash over the weekend, police said.Joshua A Farmer, of Amissville, was airlifted to INOVA Fairfax after rear-ending a Freightliner tractor-trailer that was stopped at a red light in a 2017…
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