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PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
FROM Prince William County Parks and Recreation 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation / Pets /
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
George Liffert of Woodbridge, once a park ranger at Prince William Forest Park, now Superintendent
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FROM National Park Service 06/01/21 / Environment / Federal Government / History / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
On May 24, George Liffert of Woodbridge became the new superintendent of Prince William Forest Park, the national park in Triangle where he started his career as a park ranger with the National Park Service (NPS).
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Virginia State Parks open for day-use activities
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FROM Virginia State Parks 03/25/20 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Virginia State Parks are open for day-use activities; however, overnight accommodations and all indoor facilities will be closed through April 30 in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
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PWC parks closed except for trails; no parking available
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FROM PWC Emergency Operations Center 03/25/20 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Prince William County has restricted the use of county parks to trails only. All park parking lots and non-trail amenities were closed to the public today, March 25.
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Manassas Christmas Parade set for Dec. 7; ice skating starts Nov. 15
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11/08/24 / Manassas / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation /
Old Town Manassas is gearing up for Christmas activities the first weekend in December .
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Deadline extended for PWC Holiday Art Exhibit
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FROM PWC Parks & Recreation - Arts 11/01/23 / Breaking News / Creative Arts / Parks & Recreation /
Open Space Arts announces the extension of the artist submission date for the upcoming exhibit, "Global Celebrations: A Holiday Extravaganza." Artists and vendors now have until Sunday Nov. 5 to share their unique interpretations of worldwide holiday festivities.
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Virginia officials temporarily close Mason Neck State Park in Lorton
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From Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 07/28/20 / Breaking News / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Effective immediately, Mason Neck State Park in Lorton north of Woodbridge off US 1 is closed to the public until further notice. Virginia park officials said the park is closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently at home in quarantine.
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UMW hosting FredNats auditions for singers, mascot and more
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FROM the University of Mary Washington 02/18/20 / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Parks & Recreation /
The P-Nats Minor League baseball team that moved from Prince William to Fredericksburg for the 2020 season is getting a warm welcome in its new community.
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National Park Service to oversee “prescribed” fire at Manassas Battlefield Park near Brawner Farm
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FROM National Park Service 11/18/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Manassas / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas National Battlefield Park is preparing for a prescribed fire today, Nov. 18 through Nov. Friday, 22 on about 75 acres near the Brawner Farm (north of US-29 between Pageland and Featherbed Lanes). This window could be extended depending upon weather conditions, according to the National Park Service.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
