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Published September 3, 2019 at 11:29PM | Updated September 6, 2019 at 8:37PM

Business at Chick-fil-A in Bristow was booming as customers lined up outside the door with flyers in hand that read in bold letters at the top, “August 28, 2019; SPIRIT NIGHT.”

This was a special night, not only for Chick-fil-A Bristow, but for Team Prince William and Law Enforcement United (LEU), as Chick-fil-A hosted Team Prince William in fundraising for the Chris Yung Memorial 5K Turkey Trot, as well as raising awareness for the prestigious 2020 Road to Hope and the upcoming Charity Golf Tournament.

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How can not being accepted possibly bring happiness?

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Published September 1, 2019 at 5:00PM

By Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt

Get the hell out of here. You’re not being realistic.

Heavy backpacks can cause damage to your child’s back

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Published September 1, 2019 at 12:19PM

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The new school year is upon us, which means that many parents and students have already started their back-to-school shopping.

In addition to the all-important decision of what clothes to buy, one is also faced with the important decision of which backpack to buy.

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How to deal with bullying as a parent

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Published August 21, 2019 at 10:23PM

As parents, we try to do everything we can to keep our kids safe and happy. The start of the school year is a great time to arm them with skills to recognize and handle bullying situations, which 25% of school-age children experience. With only 40% of bullying incidents being reported to an adult, Stop Bullying offers the following tips to recognize the signs of bullying.

Signs of bullying include:

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The absolute uninspiring, unmotivating aspect of Groupthink

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Published August 19, 2019 at 11:53AM

Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt is a poetry and prose writer who has lived in Prince William County since 1999. She has published six books and is working on a seventh. Learn more about her at KatherineGotthardt.com, and follow her work on Facebook by searching #KatherinesCoffeehouse.

Ever watch one of those post-apocalyptic movies where hoards gather and for whatever reason – be it hunger, fear or contagious bad attitudes – a fight breaks out and suddenly, it’s mass chaos?

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Please come to Brentsville Community Appreciation Day

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Published August 16, 2019 at 9:42AM

Hello Community Members,

Chick-fil-A Bristow would like to invite you to our Brentsville District Community Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. We would like to say “thank you” to our communities for your continued support and show our appreciation with a celebration!

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When you should seek clinical help for migraines

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Published August 15, 2019 at 12:47PM

Are you experiencing chronic headaches that are interfering with your day-to-day routine?

If so, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from migraines every day. In fact, they are becoming more recognizable as a chronic issue because of the variety of triggers that can lead to migraines, specifically stress.

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Demolition Derby returns to the Prince William County Fair on Wednesday, Thursday

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Published August 12, 2019 at 2:54PM | Updated August 12, 2019 at 4:49PM

It’s Prince William County Fair week, and one of the most popular events during the fair — the Demolition Derby — is set to take the grandstand on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7 o’clock.

You won’t want to miss it.

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5 tips for parents as you prepare for the start of the new school year

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Published August 7, 2019 at 10:28PM

Backpacks stuffed with fresh school supplies sit by the door. A snazzy new lunchbox waits to be packed. A carefully selected outfit hangs in the closet.

Ready, set, go … the new school year is about to start.

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