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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fannie Fitzgerald went to the U.S. Capitol this week for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass. The retired Prince William County teacher, now 82-years-old with a school in Dale City named after her, was one of the first educators sent to integrate public schools in Prince William.
Fitzgerald joined Congressman Gerry Connolly for the ceremony, whose office put out a press release about the event:
STAFFORD, Va. — Republicans in Stafford County are set to open their campaign headquarters tonight.
The GOP will hold a ceremony at the Stafford County Victory Center at 2773 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 105, in Stafford, at 7 p.m. Scheduled to speak ios Suzanne Obenshain, the wife of GOP Attorney General nominee Mark Obenshain.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Nico Greetham made it into the top 20 dancers on TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”
The 18-year-old from Woodbridge is being celebrated by family and friends for his strong showing no the national dance show seen Tuesday nights on Fox.
Jesus: Coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
Meeting Jesus in your neighbor’s back yard. Cool, no?
MANASSAS, Va. — Police in Manassas said they found a man lying on Town Lane suffering wounds. The man told him he fell, but police said he was assaulted.
Here’s more info on this and other cases as detailed by Manassas police:
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Health officials warn those who traveled through Dulles Airport earlier this month that they could have been exposed to the measles.
Travelers who were in the international airport between 6 and 9 p.m. on Friday, June 7, in concourse A or B, in the International arrivals area, or in the baggage claim area of the main terminal many have been exposed to a person with measles, a statement from the Virginia Department of Health details.
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Finding funds to pay for college is no easy task, whether you have a college savings plan or if a student works through college and takes advantage of options at one of Virginia’s community colleges.
MANASSAS, Va. – Project Mend-A-House has created Build A House, a fun summer crafts contest that also raises funds for this nonprofit’s great cause – helping the most vulnerable citizens in Prince William County who need minor repairs to their homes.
Individuals, families or teams of up to five people can build popsicle houses from craft sticks by purchasing a kit for $25 from Project Mend-A-House. Their creations will be judged at the Taste of the Town banquet in October, an annual fundraiser for Project Mend-A-House.
Found Dog: Officers located this female, white and tan Chihuahua-mix in the area of Reddy Drive and Blackburn Road in Woodbridge this morning. If you are the owner or know the owner, please call the Prince William County Animal Shelter at 703-792-6465.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — University of Mary Washington Professor Debra Schleef has been installed as the 23rd president of the Rotary Club of Stafford County.
Two significant awards also were presented at the club’s annual celebration banquet on June 19: George Franklin was named Rotarian of the Year and the Service Above Self Award was presented to Nelda Mohr.
