Register for IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Race

Race participant receives a free KONA Ice at a previous Firecracker 5K race.
Fun Run Racing is pleased to announce the rebranding of your favorite July 4th race. It is now the IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k and Sparkler 1 Mile!
Kyle Coleman, 19, of Gainesville.

UPDATE: Police identify body in Tyson retention pool as that of Kyle Coleman of Gainesville

Fairfax County Police Department continues to investigate the death of Kyle Coleman, 19, of Gainesville, who appears to have exited his vehicle following a crash in Tysons on the night of June 6.
Prince William Police vehicle

Woman found dead inside vehicle at Bull Run Plaza

The investigation revealed a 54-year-old woman was found unconscious inside a vehicle in the shopping center parking lot.
Missing Endangered juvenile Emma Elise Anderson, 14, of Haymarket

UPDATE: Police Announce Missing Haymarket Girl has been found safe

he investigation revealed Emma Anderson was last seen at her home in Dominion Valley in Haymarket around midnight.
ART & EDUCATION
LIFESTYLE
OmniRide Senior Summit
Join us at the Ferlazzo building from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1 to meet community partners providing resources to older adults, their families and caregivers.
Crossroad Arts Alliance Hosts Arts Fest '25
Shop unique and original art from local artists, while enjoying live music, artist demos, plein air art making, children’s events and more!
The 2025 State of the Graduate: What New Grads Want and Won’t Settle For
(BPT) - Graduation season is here, and if you're a soon-to-be or recent grad, job hunting is likely at the top of your to-do list. Will you land a role quickly? Will it pay enough to cover rent and …
NEWS STORIES
Serious Crash Investigation – April 15 at 9:21 a.m., officers responded to the area of Milford Road and Bristow Road in Bristow (20136) to investigate a crash involving a train striking a …
Trump’s plan would shift IDEA [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act] to the Department of Health and Human Services, which recently announced plans to eliminate 10,000 employees. But IDEA is an education law, and moving it would require congressional approval. A lawsuit challenging the move has already been filed.
The Bristow Campus data center project has been deferred to June 24, effectively delaying the public hearing on the matter before the Prince William Board of County Supervisors that was originally …
INSIDENOVA NEWS ITEM
A Florida-based developer is proposing about 1000 rental units on three parcels adjacent to the beleaguered Manassas Mall to transform it into a mixed-use urban neighborhood. Parcels one and two are along Ashton Avenue, while parcel three is along Rixlew Lane. Sudley Road is in the top right of the image.

Developer submits new vision for Manassas Mall area

A Florida-based developer is proposing about 1,000 rental units on three parcels adjacent to Manassas Mall to transform it into a mixed-use urban neighborhood. The area along the Sudley Road …

Prince William Police Reports Violent Crime Decreased in 2024

Prince William County Police released its 2024 Crime Recap, Friday, highlighting a decrease in violent crimes.
LIFESTYLES & COMMUNITY

Fauquier Health Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Fauquier Health receives Leapfrog Top General Hospital honors. Back row (l-r): Amy Rubio MSN, RN, Director of Quality; Brandi Trottman, BSN, RN, CEN, Director, Emergency Services; Gary Matthews, PharmD, BCGP, Director of Pharmacy Services; Leah Binder, president and CEO, Leapfrog Group; Shawna Cochran Breeden, MSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative Services; Jessica Ross, RN PCCN, Director, Acute Care Services Front row (l-r): Christen Grimes BSN, RNC-OB, MA, Director of the Family Birthing Center; William Haugh, FACHE, Central Division President, Lifepoint Health; Rebecca M. Segal, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer; Toni Maxwell, APRN, FNP-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Jeffrey Abrams, MD

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Fauquier Health was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.

Changing Directions : Local Theater Director Deb Hansen Encourages Everyone to Play their Part 

Deb Hansen (center) and fellow actors attending Atlantic Acting School are on their way to see "Awesome 80s Prom," in New York City.

Hansen decided to direct the musical “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play,” but not in the traditional manner. Rather than having the cast of 19 adults and four children just stand at microphones, Hansen plans to have them move about the intimate space.

MASTERS IN MARTIAL ARTS : Kwon’s Champion School of Gainesville inspires generations 

Master Eric Kwon helps students find their potential at Kown

Eric Kwon’s career took a different path from what he intended. In 2001 he graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in chemistry. After completing one of the university’s …

From Country Boy to Country Hero: Decorated veteran recounts life as a Vietnam medevac pilot

Douglas Moore as a young military pilot.

Col. Douglas E. Moore of Haymarket considers himself a country boy from Arkansas, but there’s more to him. Not only did he serve his country honorably as a pilot and soldier, but he also wrote …

Bristow Author Publishes Third Book in Nightmarish Series 

"Gathering Storm" is J.D. Toepfer

Highway to Hell Local author publishes third book in nightmarish series  BY KATHERINE MERCURIO GOTTHARDT    When it comes to the place of eternal suffering, John …

Curious Kids

If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?

When the population plunges, it can get pretty lonely.
Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.
How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one?
The Earth has had at least five major ice ages, and humans showed up in time for the most recent one. In fact, we’re still in it.
Can you upload a human mind into a computer? A neuroscientist ponders what’s possible
Science has done many things that seem miraculous. Why not transfer your consciousness to a machine?
BookTrib’s Bites: From Sci-Fi and Thrillers to Historical Reads
(NewsUSA) - “Writers of the Future Vol 41” by L. Ron HubbardStep into the extraordinary with an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking and the unforgettable. Celebrating …
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
The Science of Reading—What Parents Should Know
(NAPSI)—Parents and teachers generally agree: Literacy is one of the cornerstones of educational fairness and crucial for lifelong success.   Yet, according to the National Assessment of …
Classic Tales Make Great Easter Gifts For Little Ones
(NAPSI)—This Easter parents, grandparents and friends can hop to it and give kids great books about bunnies, such as these sweet stories.   Ten Little Rabbits by Maurice Sendak This magical …
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Charming Spring Reads
(NewsUSA) - “Onward, Ye Heroes” by C.S. BrownIn this exciting conclusion to the “Smoke Without Ash” fantasy series, three heroes must stand on the front line to defend the world from the …
Food stories from around the web

Lost in the coffee aisle? Navigating the complex buzzwords behind an ‘ethical’ bag of beans is easier said than done

The text on a single bag of coffee can feel like information overload.
If you’ve decided to look for coffee that’s better for the earth or the people making it, you might need some help translating all the industry lingo.

Elevate your summer evenings: How to light up outdoor family moments

(BPT) - There's something magical about summer evenings, with warm breezes and moonlit skies inviting everyone to linger outdoors, savoring moments together. To fully enjoy your outdoor space, the …

Enjoy Healthier Family Treats This Summer

(Family Features) The best memories of summer are those casual times spent together enjoying cool, creamy treats like Strawberry Kefir Overnight Oats and Frozen Greek Yogurt Banana Pops.

The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist − yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly

The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are scouting local restaurants to find some worthy of Michelin awards.

5 ways to boost wellness and build community with sports

(BPT) - Sports aren't just about competition; the thrill of a game has a way of bringing folks together. Playing a team sport is also a great way to move your body and maintain wellness, all while …

6 Father’s Day Whiskey Gifts for Every Type of Dad

(BPT) - Father's Day is all about honoring the men who've shaped you, supported you, and shared their wisdom. This year, skip the novelty mugs and neckties and treat Dad to something he'll truly …

5 Expert Tips for Making a Great Cheeseburger at Home

(BPT) - There's something undeniably satisfying about biting into a perfectly made cheeseburger — and even more so when you can take pride in making it perfectly at home.Whether you're firing …

5 Easy & Helpful Picnic Tips for Guaranteed Good Times

(BPT) - When the sun's out and the weather is warm, there's nothing better than enjoying a meal al fresco! Skipping a fancy restaurant patio for a relaxing outdoor picnic is not only fun, but much …

Upgrade Summer Lunches with Nutritious Twists on Grilled Cheese

(Family Features) When the kids are home for summer break, meal-prep becomes a must for busy families to ensure nutritious foods are on the menu.

Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
A shark expert whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie explains some of their unique features. Many discoveries came in the decades after ‘Jaws.’
A bottlenose dolphin? Or Tursiops truncatus? Why biologists give organisms those strange, unpronounceable names
Some say Latin names are elitist and incomprehensible, but they started out as a way to be inclusive.
The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer
A new archaeological study finds early evidence of white-tailed deer declines in the 17th century, likely driven by the commodification of deerskins under colonial capitalism.
Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares simple steps to reduce collisions
When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal, harmonized song, it’s one of the great joys of the season. It’s also a minor miracle. These small creatures have just flown more than 1,850 miles (3,000 kilometers), all the way from Central America. Other […]