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Prince William County Seeks Nominations for Universal Rights Day Awards

Published November 13, 2024 at 11:34PM

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards, honoring individuals, organizations, and groups who have significantly contributed to advancing human rights and equality in the community.

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Extends Drought Watch for DC Region

By Dalila Conde

Published November 12, 2024 at 9:20AM | Updated November 22, 2024 at 10:51AM

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has extended a Drought Watch for the DC region, impacting nearly six million residents, due to months of low rainfall and expected dry conditions through winter.

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Virginia Department of Health Lifts Health Advisory for Lake Anna

By Dalila Conde

Published November 9, 2024 at 10:29AM

Lake Anna (Photo: Virginia State Parks)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the harmful algae bloom (HAB) advisory for Lake Anna due to the end of the recreational season.

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Dumfries-area Supervisor to Speak at Virginia Association of Counties

By Dalila Conde

Published November 9, 2024 at 10:28AM

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This November 10-12, the Virginia Association of Counties, an organization that supports county officials and advocates for the interests of local counties, is holding their 90th annual conference.

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Prince William County Fire & Rescue Urges Fall Fire Safety to Prevent Mulch Fires

By Dalila Conde

Published November 5, 2024 at 10:00AM

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System warns about the increased risk of mulch fires in the fall due to drier conditions.

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Scheduled Lane Closures for Route 28 in Centreville

By Dalila Conde

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:12AM

[Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation on Facebook]

Route 28 North in Centreville will have multiple lane closures from Saturday evening, Nov. 9, through Sunday evening, Nov. 10, for underground pipe repairs as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

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Officials Unveil Expanded Quantico Train Station

By Dalila Conde

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:07AM

Transportation officials held a ribbon cutting for a newly expanded Quantico Station in Virginia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 1, 2024.

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Prince William County to Celebrate America Recycles Day with Library Events and Recycling Pledge Contest

By Dalila Conde

Published November 1, 2024 at 8:56PM

Prince William County will celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD) on November 15, 2024, as part of a national campaign by Keep America Beautiful to promote recycling.

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Free Paper Shredding Planned at Pfitzner Stadium

By Dalila Conde

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:17PM

Prince William County Solid Waste Division

Prince William County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium parking lot in Woodbridge, VA.

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Stafford County Asks Residents to Honor Veterans as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans

By Dalila Conde

Published October 28, 2024 at 9:55AM

From October 24 to November 11, Stafford county is participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a movement to support veterans, raise awareness of their challenges, and highlight available resources.

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