FREDERICKSBURG — Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) has received a Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority grant to create a dedicated, library-staffed ideaspace.
CRRL has been offering Maker technology, including 3D printers and scanners, drawing tablets, coding equipment, and sewing machines, to customers for a long time.
FORT BELVOIR — The National Museum of the United States Army is now accepting applications for volunteers to provide visitor support when the Museum is open.
Ms. Zelpha Anderson, Chief of the Visitor Services Division, says she is looking for individuals who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform throughout our nation’s history.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — In order to pay for increased operations costs, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will be increasing fare prices by an average of 3% starting July 1.
“VRE works hard to control internal costs but there are some costs over which we have little control and that rise every year. A good example is track access fees. Because we do not own the tracks on which our trains run, we need to pay CSX and Norfolk Southern to run on them. We recognize the potential impact a fare increase has on household budgets, which is why we strive to control costs, keep increases modest, and avoid annual fare increases,” said VRE spokeswoman Karen Finucan Clarkson.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has awarded a $50,000 grant for a Medical School Feasibility and Planning Study by George Mason University this month.
The Claude Moore Foundation has contributed $200,000 and Mason will cover the remaining costs and conduct the study, with preliminary results anticipated in early fall.
MANASSAS – The Prince William Health District is requesting volunteer actors to participate in a public health emergency response simulation taking place in Manassas.
The exercise is designed to evaluate the D.C. area’s ability to dispense medication quickly in response to an anthrax attack.
QUANTICO — One of the canine stars of Superpower Dogs, now showing daily at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, will greet Museum visitors on Saturday, June 22.
Ricochet, a surf and therapy dog who helps people with special needs and veterans with post-traumatic stress, will be on site for a day dedicated to service dogs and their support of those who serve.
STAFFORD — Multiple Democrats will seek seats in Stafford County’s November election.
The Stafford County Democratic Committee held its nominating caucus on Saturday, June 1 at the Rowser Building in Stafford County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The new Thomasson Barn Road connecting Hornbaker Road and Discovery Boulevard is now open.
Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson said, “It is good to see Thomasson Barn Road come to fruition on time and budget. With the addition of new office space, and the growing popularity of 2 Silos-Farm Brew Live, traffic in this portion of Innovation Park is increasing daily. By opening a second access point here, the county ensures that traffic will move smoothly as additional businesses locate here.”
MANASSAS PARK — Manassas Park City Schools and the Manassas Park Community Center are joining forces in a campaign to fight hunger.
The Summer Food Service Program provides breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years and younger without charge and with no sign-ups necessary.
Editors note: “People on the Move” is a post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.
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