Author: Press Release

Manassas National Battlefield Park, along with Supporting Partners and Resources for Kids (SPARK) and Prince William County Schools, invite the public to explore a fun-filled free event on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Picnic Area, Groveton Road, Manassas, Virginia.

Join Park Rangers as they host an array of hands-on activities including bird migration obstacle games, bird watching, nature journaling, TRACK Trail hikes, dip netting for macro-invertebrates and many more. Enjoy a hike along a short loop trail and stop at each activity station to discover something fascinating about the park and our local community.

The Healthy Beginnings Partnership of Greater Prince William and the Alexandria Breastfeeding Promotion Committee are celebrating a new law supporting breastfeeding with a fun networking event. The NOVA Breastfeeding Partners Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fiona’s Irish Pub in Alexandria.

On March 9, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a bill that passed unanimously in both the House and Senate that allows women to legally breastfeed in public places. Virginia is now the 49th state to pass such legislation. Previously, state law only protected breastfeeding in pubic on property owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and four other rail and mass transit agencies with the 2014 “Gold Standard” — the administration’s highest security rating. TSA Division Director Sonya Proctor presented VRE the award today at the VRE Operations Board meeting in Woodbridge, VA.

The ratings are part of TSA’s 2014 Baseline Assessments for Security Enhancement program, which involves a voluntary review of various security measures ranging from security plans and training to public outreach efforts and background check programs.

Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) will be completing our Annual Route 1 Clean-Sweep, sponsored by CSX, on April 18, 2015 between 9 am-12 pm. Volunteers are encouraged from all over the county and surrounding areas to donate their time and efforts to our mission. As there is no shortage of litter, we have room for everyone who has the time or passion to assist our cause.

To Volunteer, visit https://www.volunteerspot.com/ login/entry/167545974021

University of Virginia Health System and Novant Health are in discussions to create a Northern Virginia regional health system. The proposed agreement would include UVA Culpeper Hospital and all of Novant Health’s Virginia facilities, including Novant Health Haymarket Medical Center, Novant Health Prince William Medical Center and Novant Health Cancer Center.

Representatives from UVA and Novant Health have signed a non-binding letter of intent and started discussions to create a joint operating company for UVA Culpeper Hospital and Novant Health’s Virginia operations by June 30, 2015. The discussions will include how Novant Health and UVA can integrate or coordinate cancer care across Northern Virginia, increasing access to UVA’s subspecialty cancer care throughout the regional health system.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that March 23 through March 27 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. This year’s theme, provided by the Federal Highway Administration, is “Expect the Unexpected”.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office will have additional units patrolling the multiple active “work zones” that impact everyone living and travelling through Stafford County. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing enforcement, helping to ensure that those men and women who are working on road repair or road development are working in a safe environment.   

Join Dr. Catherine Magouyrk for “Saturday with the Superintendent” this Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Jennie Dean Elementary School (9601 Prince William Street) at 10:00 a.m.  The informal gathering is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to hear updates regarding Manassas City Public Schools and engage in open dialogue with the school division’s lead administrator.

March session topics include:

When T. Clay Wood Elementary School’s Virginia flag started to look a little rough around the edges, Principal Andrew Buchheit wanted something special to replace it.  That’s when he contacted Virginia State Delegate Richard L. Anderson (R-51), who at the time was living in Richmond for two months during the 2015 legislative session of the Virginia General Assembly.

Anderson and his staff were happy to oblige and swung into action to obtain a replacement flag to bring back to Prince William County at the end of the 2015 legislative session.  But this flag was special and in honor of the school, its students, and the namesake of the school, Mr. T. Clay Wood of Nokesville.

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Partners in Aging, will be collecting expired or unused medications on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The event takes place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event is called “Operation Medicine Cabinet” and takes place at seven different locations: Stafford Hospital; Mary Washington Hospital; the University Bell Tower at the University of Mary Washington; Fire Company # 10 – Salem Fields, in Spotsylvania; Mary Washington Healthcare Emergency and Outpatient Center – Lee’s Hill; Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center; and Ladysmith Medical Center.