THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Donna Gallant, Laura Mahony and Bethany Kelley urge people to join their march against the Devlin Tech Park and speak at the Nov. 28 board meeting.

Bristow Residents Continue to Reject Devlin Tech Park Despite 85 acre Proffer

Bristow residents reject Devlin Tech Park, Despite Updated Proffers town hall; plan protest against rezoning.

Devlin Tech Park Public Hearing

Make plans to speak at the Devlin Tech Park public hearing
COMMUNITY NEWS/FEATURES

Cub Scout Service Project Makes an Impact for Pediatric Patients

Members of Cub Scout Den 1166 hand Jared Boxes to a nurse at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.

Cub Scout Pack 1166 Wolf Den gives back to local pediatric patients with the Jared Box Project, a national service project aimed at improving children’s experiences at the hospital.

Patriot HS PTSA's Holiday Market

Patriot High School's Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting a Holiday Market, on Dec. 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school. 

How to support small businesses this holiday season

To help people shop small more intentionally, Next Insurance compiled simple tips you can take to support small businesses this holiday season.

Handel's Messiah and Other Selections

The award winning Gainesville Community Choir and Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra will present Handel’s Messiah and Other Seasonal Selections on Friday, December 1 in the Merchant Hall of the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Audiences will be uplifted …

For adults. November 1–30 Submit poetry or short stories for the chance to win prizes. There will be prizes in each category. Competition Rules: Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, technique, and …
THIS WEEK

Prince William Planning Commission Denies Recommendation for PW Digital Gateway Applications

Design of a QTS building to be housed in the Prince William Digital Gateway.
The Prince William Planning Commission recommended “denial” of the three Prince William Digital Gateway applications based upon the staff’s recommendation via a 5-3 vote.
The Coalition to Protect Prince William County shared an image that demonstrates that several open spaces and park profers offered by the Digital Gateway Developers are not theirs to offer.

Prince William Planners Recommend Denial of Prince William Digital Gateway

The Prince William Planning Department has recommended the denial of all three applications to rezone land along Pageland Lane to Tech/Flex in order to build the Prince William Digital Gateway.
QTS included the typical QTS 2-story building elevation in its proffers within its application for the Prince William Digital Gateway.

QTS Makes Additional Commitments Strengthening their Digital Gateway Application

The legally binding concessions made by QTS address building height, location, layout; architectural aspects; cultural and historic preservation concerns; and environmental impacts of the data center campus in Prince William County. 
ELECTION NEWS

Preliminary Results in Prince William County Local Races

Babur Lateef retains school board seat.

UPDATED: Incumbent Chair Babur Lateef Wins Prince William School Board Race

Babur Lateef wins school board chair seat once again. Candidate Percentage Votes …

EDUCATION & LEARNING

PWEA Asks that PWCS Guarantee Teachers Uninterrupted Lunch Periods

Prince William County Education Association [PWEA] members gather at the Kelly Leadership Center to demonstrate their support of fair contracts for Prince William County School employees.

PWCS ask for the community's support in achieving a fair contract this fall.    Hi PWC neighbors, community members and parents!  Your student's teachers, bus drivers, …

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates The Opening Of State-Of-The-Art Innovation Elementary School

Innovation Elementary School has a modern design that maximizes classroom space.

Innovation Elementary School, the beautiful, state-of-the-art school designed by Moseley architects, is in the Brentsville District, serving students in Pre-K through fifth grade.

LOCAL NEWS

Piedmont Internal Medicine Introduces New Family Nurse Practitioner, Candice Davis

Fauquier Health’s newest Family Nurse Practitioner, Candice Davis, is accepting new patients at Piedmont Internal Medicine.

Warrenton, VA (August 18, 2023) – Fauquier Health’s Piedmont Internal Medicine office is excited to introduce Candice Davis, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), to the team. Candice will be …

Fauquier Health Welcomes New Robotically Trained OB/GYN Provider

Fauquier Health announces the welcoming of a new OB/GYN provider, Victoria McDonald, MD.

Fauquier Health announced today that Victoria McDonald, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering obstetrics and gynecologic services to the residents of Fauquier and Prince William counties.

OmniRide Partner Receives Employer Recognition Award

Employees are excited to find receive rewards and benefits just for taking public transit to work.

Commuter Connections recognized GMU for incentivizing employees to use alternate means of transportation.

PWEA leadership calls for the PWCS school board to agree to open bargaining, allowing school employees to either attend or view meetings remotely.
It joins the Centreville Road full-service location and the popular new Flagship Express on Sudley Manor Drive.
We have teamed up with experts from job aggregator Jooble to outline the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the labor market in 2023.
Doesn't mentioning vintage sports clothing immediately bring to mind the iconic Baltimore Bullets basketball team's jersey or the distinctively designed uniforms once worn by the Yankees? Throughout …
Four Tips to Bring Some Festive Spirit to Your Home This Holiday Season
(BPT) - Whether it's spending hours decorating the house, checking off your shopping list, or even planning your holiday vacation back home, the holidays can be one of the busiest times of the year. …
6 tips for hosting a successful college football tailgate this winter
(BPT) - With the final weeks of the college football season here, are you ready to cheer on your favorite team as we head into the winter? Make this football season finale the best one yet by hosting …
Technology Meets Taste: New Home Coffee Machines Enhance the Specialty Beverage Experience
(BPT) - Coffee lovers can experience the pleasures of barista-crafted coffee at home as new technologies in coffee machines cater to increasingly sophisticated tastes. The Swiss brand JURA leads the …
4 Easy Ways to Shop on Small Business Saturday
(BPT) - It's that time of year again, where people rush out of their homes to find gifts for family and friends. Those gifts are important, but your choice of where you buy those gifts holds power …
Hosting Advice for a Perfect Holiday Ham
(Family Features) For a classic, delicious ham perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions, try this Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham.
Simple swaps to elevate the kitchen for holiday hosting
(BPT) - As the heart of the home, the kitchen comes even more alive during the holiday season. From baking favorite treats and preparing beloved family dishes to hosting special events of all sizes, …
5 Surprising Ways to Use Eggnog and Spice up this Holiday Season
(BPT) - Eggnog is a beloved tradition for many, but did you know there’s so much more you can do than pour it into a glass? You can easily brighten your holiday season by incorporating this …
Walnuts: A versatile ingredient that makes entertaining easy
(BPT) - From appetizers to desserts, the flavor and versatility of California walnuts can elevate any dish. Planning a menu for small or large groups can be a lot of work. Depending on the gathering …
Want to be a better home chef? 5 kitchen tools could boost your culinary skills
(BPT) - If you love cooking and are always working toward improving your skills as well as your creations, you may want to review the tools you use in your kitchen each day. Having chef-quality …
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 decadent treats
(BPT) - As we head into the holidays, there’s nothing better than your favorite seasonal flavors. Peppermint candy cane, sea salt caramel, creamy hazelnut, gingerbread and more — all help …
Food news

25 most covered country songs of all time

Stacker looked at data on recorded covers from Second Hand Songs and ranked the top 25 songs that fit in the country genre.
Best albums by The Rolling Stones
Stacker compiled data on every studio album by The Rolling Stones from Best Ever Albums, which ranks albums according to their appearance and performance on 40,000 charts.
One-hit wonders of hip-hop
Stacker compiled a list of one-hit wonders of hip-hop using a variety of sources including Billboard, Complex, and The Kennedy Center.   
25 most covered rock songs of all time
From Elton John to Cyndi Lauper to the Beatles, Stacker looked at the 25 most covered rock songs of all time, using Second Hand Songs data.

One-hit wonders who have found success behind the scenes

Stacker created a list of one-hit wonders who have gone on to thrive in the music industry behind the scenes.

The most sampled Bollywood songs

Using WhoSampled, Stacker found the Bollywood songs record producers have sampled most and revealed which songs they helped to go mainstream.  

The 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup

The Game Day compiled a ranking of the 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup using data from RealGM.

From 'Spacewar!' to 'Starfield': A history of video gaming

Gamesville dove into the research labs and dusty arcades to piece together the history of video games—and how technology is advancing them today.

Shifts, shuffles, and kerfuffles: A history of American late-night television

From Allen to Fallon and from Carson to Colbert, Stacker compiled the essential chronology of late-night television from the past seven decades.