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Lake Ridge Fellowship House senior living needs a volunteer who speaks Korean

Published June 23, 2016 at 4:04PM | Updated July 1, 2016 at 6:32PM

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Good morning Prince William – Lake Ridge Fellowship House senior living needs a volunteer who speaks Korean to help interpret for one gentleman in particular but they also have several other residents with limited English skills. This gentleman needs help with a hearing test soon. Come share your special gift. Please call Kathleen at (703) 494-4455 for more info.

· Prince William Area Free Clinic needs 1-2 registered nurse volunteers to work a few mornings a month at their clinic. Specific duties include case management and running the clinic. Another fabulous opportunity to share your expertise with those most vulnerable. Please email Caitlin at: [email protected] for more info.

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What to do this weekend

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2016 at 3:49PM | Updated June 24, 2016 at 10:29AM

Editor’s note: We post this feature on Thursdays. It’s the point in the week you’re probably looking for something to do this weekend. We embed Tweets we find interesting. Want to tip us to your event? Tweet us @PotomacLocal

It’s this Saturday night at Tim’s in Dumfries . The not on the fourth fireworks show . We will have live music… https://t.co/cyTlBf9CdA

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Got an idea on how to improve Grant Avenue in Manassas?

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2016 at 2:51PM | Updated June 23, 2016 at 5:12PM

Do you have an idea on how to improve the look of Grant Avenue, between Downtown Manassas and Georgetown South?

City officials on June 29 plan to seek public opinion on how to improve the corridor.

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Dumfries effort to urge removal of Possum Point coal ash fails

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2016 at 10:53AM

The Dumfries Town Council on Tuesday struck down a motion to pass a resolution demanding the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to require Dominion to haul away toxic coal ash from Possum Point Power Station on the Potomac River.

The utility is in the process of consolidating water and toxic coal ash – a by-product produced when the power plant burned coal from 1947 to 2003 before it converted to gas — from four coal ash ponds into one lined pond.

Woman sexually assaulted inside Triangle apartment

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2016 at 9:27AM

From Prince William police:

Sexual Assault Investigation – On June 22 at 1:33AM, officers responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at an apartment located in the 18100 block of Kilmer Ln in Triangle (22172) on June 20 around midday. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 20 year old woman of Triangle, was sleeping inside her residence when she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man. The suspect is believed to have entered the victim’s residence through an unsecured door. After the assault, the suspect left the apartment. The victim reported the incident to a family member the next day and police were contacted. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The investigation continues.

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Gainesville Ballet Company changes name

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2016 at 10:31PM | Updated July 13, 2016 at 9:32AM

From an email:

Name Change: Gainesville Ballet School has been under the leadership of Elysabeth Muscat Hegab and Rafik Hegab since March of 2013.

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VRE stuides for rail maintenance center in Fauquier, part of plannned Haymarket extension

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2016 at 5:53PM

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Water rates on the rise? We’ll know soon.

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2016 at 2:15PM

The Virginia State Corporation Commission is in hearings today in Richmond over proposed rate increase for Virginia American Water customers who live in Dale City.

The rate increase would amount to $8.6 million more in revenues for the company, about and 18% increase in revenues, according to Prince William County documents.