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What goes into making a great parade? The City of Manassas knows, and so do the Christmas Parade committee members who experience firsthand the love and devotion it takes to put on this popular event now in its 71st year.
The Chairman of the Potomac Region Veterans Council (PRVC), and Commander of VFW Post 7916, Chuck Wilson, Colonel, USAF (Ret), was the Master of Ceremonies at a Veterans Day ceremony at Quantico on Friday.
General Robert Neller, 37th Commandant of the US Marine Corps Was a keynote speaker. “
From police:
Armed Robbery – On November 14 at 9:43AM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred at the Exxon service station located at 13505 Minnieville Rd in Woodbridge (22192) the night prior, November 13, at approximately 9:40PM. A store employee reported to police that three masked men entered the business armed with handguns. The men approached the counter and took an undisclosed amount of money, cigarettes and other property before fleeing the business on foot. No injuries were reported. The men were only described as black males, one heavyset, wearing hooded shirts and masks.
Over-crowded classrooms are one of the most significant challenges facing our community. Data in recent years show Prince William County to have some of the most crowded classrooms in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. This problem isn’t new – overcrowded classrooms have been a problem for several years. This problem has many possible causes; housing policy and th
This problem isn’t new – overcrowded classrooms have been a problem for several years. This problem has many possible causes; housing policy and the lack of education funding prioritization are two obvious reasons. However, finger-pointing and assigning blame are not marks of leadership. We need our leaders to come together on solutions.
DUMFRIES, Va. — The word of God is back on airwaves full-blast.
The Spanish Radio Zion broadcast heard on WPWC-AM Radio is restored to full power after a storm brought down two of four towers near the radio station.
From police:
The City of Manassas Police department is investigating the shooting into an occupied dwelling that occurred on Nov. 14, 2016. After receiving a call for shots fired in the 9700 block of Aspen Place, officers found that a bullet had struck the window of a nearby dwelling as well as a vehicle in the area. No injuries were reported. It is believed that this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to the public.
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Stafford County, in conjunction with Stafford County Public Schools, will hold a ceremony to mark the grand opening of a $170,000 inclusive playground at Chichester Park with a little help from some special students and vendors on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The playground is designed to be accessible to all children and adults, regardless of ability.
HAYMARKET, Va. — Kimberly L. Murray will serve as the new Town Manager in Haymarket.
From a press release:
MANASSAS, Va. — Robin Perkins will retire after working 35 years as the Treasuer for Manassas City.
More in a press release:
Should the Prince William County School Board follow a rule it set in 2008 that mandates closing school on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2017?
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