Author: Jacob Mosser

Business

New hires with mild disabilities spell success for computer break-fix shop

By Jacob Mosser
[Photo: uBreakiFix]

The uBreakiFix in Gainesville accepts cracked and damaged cell phones and tablet computers and makes them like new again. Owner Brenda Johnston, a former pediatric nurse at Fort Belvoir Hospital, turned entrepreneur, opened her first uBreakiFix in 2016 and quickly expanded to three stores.

Her dedication and work ethic paid off, with her stores receiving company awards such as Best Overall Customer Experience and Store of the Month. Johnson says her success comes from the strong relationships she builds with customers and staff.

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Features

EPIQ Food Hall a grand experience with global culinary fare

By Jacob Mosser
Photo: Jacob Mosser

There are new several new places to chow down in Woodbridge — all under one roof.

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Stone challenges Delegate Danica Roem in Prince William

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Stone

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She dialed 911 and no one came to help. Now’s she’s running for the House of Delegates

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Republican Ben Baldwin aims to flip this ‘competitive’ Prince William House district

By Jacob Mosser
Baldwin

Republican Ben Baldwin is hoping to shake things up in the Virginia House of Delegates. 

Baldwin, 35, lives in the Hope Hill subdivision in Woodbridge, campaigns to represent the 31st House District, which includes a portion of eastern Prince William County and a portion of Fauquier County. 

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News

Lake Ridge rotary collects over 1,600 pounds of food

By Jacob Mosser

Some Prince William County residents are part of the millions of people that need food to get through this holiday season.

On Saturday, November 21, Lake Ridge Rotary did its annual “Done-In-A-Day” food drive outside of a Safeway grocery store at Tackett’s Mill in Lake ridge, ACTS, and Lake Ridge Fellowship House be part of the solution.

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Brentsville residents rail against development during Strategic Plan conversation

By Jacob Mosser
Prince William County Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson

Some Prince William County residents who live in the Brentsville District, the most rural area of the county, weighed in on future plans to develop the region.

Increased development was a common point of dissatisfaction among many residents. Loss of green space, increased congestion, and overcrowded schools were cited reasons for why many oppose new development in the county.

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Investigation of Prince William schools superintendent’s Tweets wraps up

By Jacob Mosser
Prince William Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts.

After months of investigation, the independent review of Prince William County Public Schools (PWCPS) Superintendent Dr. Steven L. Walts’ Twitter account is complete.

The Prince William County School Board has received a detailed briefing from the outside law firm it contracted to assess the division’s policies and activities. It remains to be seen if the information obtained during the investigation will be released to the public.

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Lake Jackson fire chief retires after 14 years of service

By Jacob Mosser

Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) Chief, Walt Davis, is retiring after 24 years of service to the community.

Earlier this year, Davis decided to step down after 14 years as department chief so he could spend more time with his grandchildren and to focus on the last few years of his career before retiring. His replacement has not yet been decided upon as the fire department will be holding elections for the new chief in September.

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