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Immigration Program Extended in Prince William

Published July 2, 2013 at 2:18PM

(File) Prince William At-large Chairman Corey Stewart announces his bid for Virginia Lt. Governor with his wife, Maria, at his side.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A special agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Prince William County will continue.

The 287 (g) program pairs select members of local law enforcement with federal immigration officials who train them on inquiring about processing the legal statuses of suspected criminals arrested in Prince William County. That program, which was in jeopardy last fall, will continue for the next three years, according to a press release from Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart.

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Gar-Field Grad Wanamaker Begins Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

By Potomac Local News

Published July 2, 2013 at 1:59PM

Kelly Marie Wanamaker, daughter of Mr. Charles T. Wanamaker of Point Of Rocks, Md., is proud to announce that Kelly will be will be commencing a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School beginning July 2014.

Kelly is in her final year of General Surgery Residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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1 in Custody After Home Invasion

By Potomac Local News

Published July 2, 2013 at 1:55PM

Williams

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — One man is in custody today after home invasion in Stafford County.

Maury Edward Williams, 18, of Scotts Ford Lane in Fredericksburg, was arrested without incident at 12:43 p.m. in the area of Cardinal Forest Drive and Bellamy Lane in south Stafford County.

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Parks Offer Area’s Best Kept Childrens Programs

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2013 at 3:57PM

[Submitted photo]

Editors note: From exceptional museums and children’s programs to historic haunts and unique hikes, there are numerous hidden places waiting to be explored in Prince William & Manassas. Through a monthly feature, Discover Prince William & Manassas will help residents and visitors alike discover some of the best kept attractions, activities and events the community has to offer.

Prince William & Manassas’ Best Kept — Childrens Programs

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Manassas’ Main Street Next on List for Wider Sidewalks

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2013 at 9:44AM

Old Town Manassas (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

MANASSAS, Va. — Residents of Manassas may be wondering what is going on down on Main Street in the Old Town area.

Manassas is making an investment in the city’s Old Town area by improving the streetscape along Main Street from the Norfolk Southern Railroad to Quarry Road. The project has many elements that are intended to make the street more pedestrian friendly and more conducive to citizens and visitors wanting to shop, dine and walk along the street.

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Is There Room for More In a Sea of Summer Clothes?

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2013 at 9:29AM | Updated October 6, 2017 at 12:07AM

Mom on the Run

Dang it. Dang it! I look and look at the subject line of the email: “Up to 70% off and Free Shipping! Shop Summer now.”

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Nokesville Elementary Students Will Not Advance

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2013 at 9:21AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

n preparation for Nokesville Elementary School’s transition from an elementary school to a K-8 school, the vast majority of the rising sixth grade class will remain at Nokesville next year.

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Alborn: Swimming Pool Missing from School’s Strategic Plan

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2013 at 9:09AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:22PM

Alborn

Opinion

I don’t mind paying taxes, I don’t like to pay too much in taxes, and I don’t like to see them wasted. When I see my money being spent to full the broader community’s will, I don’t object. I also like to see my tax dollars spent strategically.

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