Rick Horner

1 week ago | rappnews.com | Rick Horner

Economics 101: Each time Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) senior Ryan Atkins leaves campus to work on an air-conditioning unit or heat pump, he represents the concept of supply and demand. Part of a national trend, more than half of Atkins’ fellow seniors said they were interested in entering trades like his HVAC work — welding, heavy machinery operations, plumbing, electrical — according to the school’s counseling staff.

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Rick Horner

A study is underway to determine the feasibility of installing a bike and pedestrian trail from Manassas into Fairfax County with a so-called “Rail With Trail” project. The city of Manassas has partnered with Manassas Park and Prince William County to commission a feasibility study that will determine the cost of setting a three-mile section of trail adjacent to the Virginia Railway Express’ Manassas line starting in the city’s downtown.

1 week ago | insidenova.com | Rick Horner

A study is underway to determine the feasibility of installing a bike and pedestrian trail from Manassas into Fairfax County with a so-called “Rail With Trail” project. The city of Manassas has partnered with Manassas Park and Prince William County to commission a feasibility study that will determine the cost of setting a three-mile section of trail adjacent to the Virginia Railway Express’ Manassas line starting in the city’s downtown.

2 weeks ago | fredericksburgfreepress.com | Rick Horner

A recently-established nonprofit seeks to reduce recidivism by providing a path to a career in barbering. One of the major obstacles facing people who have served time for criminal convictions is finding a good job. Many businesses and organizations will not hire felons after being released from prison, and those unable to find a steady job will often find their way back to prison due to relapsing back into criminal behavior, a concept known as recidivism.

2 weeks ago | fredericksburgfreepress.com | Rick Horner

A weekend walking tour highlighted notable historic Fredericksburg buildings that were lost, as well as those that were preserved for posterity. On May 17, the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc., held its Demolition Tour, featuring sites in the city of Fredericksburg that were either torn down or saved. Since its inception in 1955, HFFI has advocated for protecting, preserving and revitalizing historical buildings and sites in the area.