Aya Karouane, Author at Potomac Local News

Don’t Forget! Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on October 19 to Support Untrim-A-Tree – Grand Prize $10,000!

Published September 17, 2024 at 9:30AM

Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree, October 19, 6:30pm at Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112. Doors open at 6pm, the raffle begins at 7pm.

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Fredericksburg

Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare Announce Launch of 2025 Community Health Assessment

By Aya Karouane

Published September 16, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

The Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare are launching the 2025 Community Health Assessment for Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford counties, and Fredericksburg, building on their 2022 collaboration.

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News

66 Express Donates Power-Packing Time, $10K to Food For Others

By Aya Karouane

Published September 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

[Image: I-66 Express]

I-66 Express Mobility Partners assembled 660 Power Packs for schoolchildren and contributed $10,000 to Food For Others. This donation builds on their previous support and ongoing collaboration with the organization.

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Stafford County Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:45PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Stafford County Treasurer Michael Sienkowski [Image: Stafford County]

The Stafford County Treasurer’s Office recently earned accreditation from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) for meeting high standards in financial management.

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OWL VFD Introduces Little Free Library in Honor of Assistant Chief Michael Clark

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:15PM

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The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department has launched a Little Free Library in front of Station 14 to honor Assistant Chief Michael Clark’s 35 years of service and commitment.

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Fredericksburg

Fighting Hunger: VACU, FredNats Partnership a ‘Home Run’ With $11,710 Donation to Fredericksburg Food Bank

By Aya Karouane

Published September 9, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Image: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank]

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and the Fredericksburg Nationals have donated $11,710 to address hunger and food insecurity in the Central Rappahannock River area through their Strikeout Hunger campaign.

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Manassas

Braemar Park Upgrades Revealed as Fairmont Park Plans New Playground Build Week

By Aya Karouane

Published September 5, 2024 at 10:26AM | Updated September 5, 2024 at 10:44AM

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A new playground design for Fairmont Park has been finalized, and Build Week is scheduled for October 23 to 26. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as assembling equipment and mixing concrete, with all necessary tools and safety gear provided.

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Fredericksburg

New Finance and Administration Vice President Announced at UMW

By Aya Karouane

Published September 5, 2024 at 10:15AM

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Jacob Long has been appointed vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Mary Washington, starting October 25.

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Features

Open Space Arts Presents “Harmony of Horizons”: A Groundbreaking Multidisciplinary Performance

By Aya Karouane

Published September 4, 2024 at 11:30AM

[Photo: Edutainment Productions]

Edutainment Productions at OSA (Open Space Arts) is proud to announce “Harmony of Horizons,” an innovative multidisciplinary performance that pushes the boundaries of artistic collaboration and explores the future of arts institutions.

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