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Volunteers Beautifying Spaces in Manassas, Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News
Volunteers work to lay $2,500 in building materials to create a boardwalk along the Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail in Woodbridge. (Photo: Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition)

MANASSAS, Va. — Several volunteers will fan out across the area to help revitalize six neighborhoods in Prince William County and Manassas on Thursday.

It’s a partnership between Habitat for Humanity Prince William and Greystone & Co., Inc, a real-estate lender that also owns and operates housing developments and nursing homes.  According to a Habitat for Humanity Prince William County, Greystone will send 106 volunteers form Warrenton to participate in the company’s annual day of service event to beatify the following areas:

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Mosquitoes Infected with West Nile Virus Found in Woodbridge

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have been found in Woodbridge.

The infected bugs carry the virus which can be spread to humans, horses, and other mammals. When contracted, the virus causes mild, flu-like symptoms, but those over 50-years-old can develop more serious illnesses such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord), according to the Prince William County Health District.

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More Lyme Disease Carrying Ticks Moving into Mid-Atlantic Region

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[Photo: Deer tick, Scott Bauer , USDA, ARS, Virginia Cooperative Extension website]

WOODBRIDGE, Va. —  In response to a rise in Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses in the county, local experts gathered to discussed Lyme and other tick-borne diseases at a forum hosted by Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA 1) at the Ferlazzo Building June 10.

Lyme disease and similar illnesses caused by tick bites have become more prevalent in Virginia over the last decade, and most of the attendees of the meeting suffered from Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses themselves, or cared for a close family member who has been affected.

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Prince William Not Funding Illegal Immigrant Program for Youth

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The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

BRISTOW, Va. — There are unaccompanied illegal immigrant children in Bristow, and Prince William County officials say they’re not paying for them.

Youth for Tomorrow, a development founded by former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs center serving at-risk youth, came under fire this week from conservative bloggers after they learned about the facility’s Unaccompanied Minors Program – a partnership between the center and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides help for children who are in the U.S. illegally.

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Severe Storm Knocks Out Power in Manassas

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UPDATE 4:30 p.m. – The number of power outages following the severe storm that plowed through western Prince William County and Manassas is on the rise.

Dominion Virginia Power reports more than 1,000 customers without electricity in the Nokesville area. NOVEC reports at least two clusters of power outages in the Nokesville area, each with two five customers without power.

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Principi: New Investment, Construction Abound in Woodbridge

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Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

Since I took office in 2008, we have worked together to transform our community and create what I call a New Woodbridge – a smart growth community that attracts high-paying jobs, reduces traffic congestion, and preserves residential neighborhoods.  As a result of our efforts, over $1 billion in public and private investment is now coming to our community.

Think back five years ago.  Who would have thought that we would have our own Wegman’s and Apple store at a place called Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center?  As the economy continues to improve, we will see much more construction in the Woodbridge District.

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Dallek Tapped to Lead Forest Park High School While Permanent Principal Sought

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Dallek

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — He spent 20 years Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge.

Now, long-time principal Roger Dallek has been called back out of semi-retirement to help neighboring Forest Park High School near Dumfries as that school finds a permanent principal.

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Prince William Pushes Feds Again for Info on Arrested Illegal Immigrants

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Elected officials in Prince William decided to take another crack at getting information from the Federal Government.

Officials want to know the status of illegal immigrants who were arrested in the county and processed through Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a special program called 287 (g). It’s a partnership between county law enforcement and ICE customs officials.

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