Prince William & Manassas’ Best Kept — Waterways
The summer temperatures are soaring and what better way to stay cool than exploring the rivers, lakes and streams that traverse Prince William and Manassas.
Author: Potomac Local News
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Mom on the Run
“OK,” I announced weeks ago. Months ago. “I’m going to do you all a favor.” My husband and daughter, seated in the family room, tilted their heads toward me. “I’m going to tell you what I want for my birthday.”
Area police departments and residents will celebrate the 30th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday.
Several communities have celebrations planned, and we want you to share photos of your celebration with us. We’ll post them here on Potomac Local News.
Staying connected in our fast-paced society is always important. To help you stay connected and enjoy super fast speeds at the places you visit most, AT&T has activated new 4G LTE-equipped cell sites in Stafford and northern Fredericksburg.
What does this mean to you? The new cell site will add more comprehensive coverage to the area in general, while relieving other cell sites in the vicinity. This will provide a more robust and optimal service to students, residents and local businesses.
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MANASSAS, Va. — A total of 24 teams competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday for a recovering police officer who was hit by a car by someone who was texting while driving, police said.
Aside from bragging rights, teams participated in the tourney and shootout challenge at the Boys and Girls Club in Manassas to show support for Officer Heather Munsterman, and to draw attention to a nationwide problem: texting while driving.
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Virginia Sebastian Storage, who was installed as the Virginia DAR State Regent on June 30, 2013 at the 122th Continental Congress in Washington, D.C., outlined her state project for the next three years, which will aid the George Washington Foundation, a non-profit foundation, during their campaign to construct a replica of the 1740 George Washington House at Ferry Farm. The State Regent’s Project will provide funds to underwrite a room on the first floor of the structure.
Approximately 113 acres, including the entire length of the original Washington waterfront, are under the Foundation’s stewardship. Ferry Farm was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000. In 2008, archaeologists working at the site, located and excavated the remains of the long-sought house where George Washington was raised.
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“Pool” has two meanings in Prince William County this summer—a place to cool down; and an issue that is heating up, as residents debate the proposed addition of a countywide aquatics center to the building of the area’s 12th high school. Opening that school by September, 2016 means the School Board must decide the issue one way or the other and award building contracts by year’s end.
I strongly support the center proposal, but respect thoughtful opinions on both sides. However, I urge all concerned to ignore misinformation and personal attacks from online provocateurs who offer nothing but negativity. Let’s decide the issue based on important questions.
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Opinion
The year 2006 was a good one for Prince William County. That’s the year county government worked with its citizens through focus groups and planning teams, and put a lot of thought into what out Community should look like in the future. They actually asked us what we wanted in a referendum conducted during the special election for the Chairman and Occoquan Supervisor’s seat.
Officer of the Week
Prince William police recently awarded Officer Brandon Hodges and Officer Aaron Hope with special commendations.
Good morning – Special Olympics is looking for volunteers for both their soccer training programs starting this month. Please call Peggy at (703) 680-6661 or via email at: [email protected] to learn more.
· The Greater Prince William Community Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week on August 13-15 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day. We have an urgent need for volunteers every day to assist with free health screenings such as mammograms, checks for cholesterol, anemia, diabetes, heart disease, depression, vision and dental to name just a few. The event will include free car seats, lunch, and music and fun children’s entertainment. So as you can see, your volunteer effort will make a huge impact on thousands of individuals participating in this super event. Please visit: GPWhealthcenter.org for more info or call Richard at (703) 670-8858 to volunteer. There will also be a volunteer orientation on Friday August 9 at 1 p.m. to give you all the specifics to jump right in and help. Teens age 17 and older are very welcome and of course you do not need a health background to be part of this wonderful community event.