Author: Press Release

QUANTICO, Va. — The Town of Quantico is proud to announce it will be hosting the Quantico Tactical Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Show on Saturday May 24 at 9 p.m.

Since incorporating in 1927 the Town of Quantico has enjoyed a special relationship with the United States Marine Corps and members of the United States Armed Forces.  Being the only town in the country completely surrounded by a military base, the Town of Quantico has had the privilege of serving those who serve and protect this great nation.

DALE CITY, Va. — Chase “Spencer” Langston decided a year ago that he wanted to help in a big way for his church, and boy did he!

Spencer (15), an Eagle Scout with Troop 857, found out that Holy Family Catholic Church in Dale City wanted a new way to teach the Rosary in its religious education program. The young Scout did some research and discovered another local church had performed what was called a “Living Rosary”, where schoolchildren lined up in the order of the beads of a Rosary and recited the prayers for each bead. To Spencer, this sounded like a perfect Eagle Scout project.

On May 17, Women’s Council of REALTORS NOVA Metro Chapter receives Silver Award at National Conference in D.C. The local chapter meets for educational purposes at the Prince William Association of Realtors each month.

The National Silver Award is an excellence award for 2013, Zonia Garcia, Immediate Past President and members. The 2014 President, Rebecca Straley was previously with the Frederickburg Chapter who also received National Awards for excellence.

WOODBRIGDE, Va.  – The Salvation Army Prince William Corps recently moved to a new location.

The Salvation Army Prince William is now located at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Suite 102, Woodbridge, VA. The previous space on Ridgewood Center Drive became too small. It will also help The Salvation Army meet the growing demand for services needed by struggling families living in the county.

MANASSAS, Va. — Employment Enterprises, Inc. (EE,Inc.) announces the appointment of Pauline Tomko to the role of Vice President of Business Development.

Lovey Hammel, President of EE, Inc., is excited to welcome Tomko to the company. “Pauline brings 15 years of Sales Management experience and 17+ years in the Staffing industry, which will help us achieve our growth and customer service goals.”

BRISTOW, Va. -– The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia broke ground today on the Place of Peace Columbarium that will be located on the grounds of the Benedictine Sisters.

A columbarium is a structure that holds urns containing cremated remains.

MANASSAS, Va. — Virginia Senator Charles Colgan joined business owner Brian Cooper, CMT, LMT, Mr. Cooper’s staff, members of the Board of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and community citizens to commemorate the opening of Mr. Cooper’s Healing Hands Medical Massage business on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

The celebration took place at Medical Massage Specialties’ new location at 10600A Crestwood Drive in Manassas.  In addition to remarks by Senator Colgan and Mr. Cooper, the festive afternoon included a formal ribbon cutting, a lunch buffet, and tours of the facility, along with information tables featuring other health and wellness exhibit partners.  The new facility contains four beautifully designed and decorated treatment rooms in a tranquil spa atmosphere that includes a reception area, calming fountain, and quiet lounge.

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Terence Quinn, owner and president of Quinn’s Goldsmith, received a custom design award at the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Jeff Roberts, IJO president and CEO, presented Mr. Quinn with the prestigious award at the awards banquet.

The competition was open to all IJO members from Canada and the United States. There were four categories each determined by price.

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — On April 23rd The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge Virginia hosted its 17th annual Celebrity Luncheon at Bistro L’Hermitage in Occoquan and raised over $11,500 for local and international charities.

One hundred and sixteen people came out for the popular fundraiser which featured local elected officials and community leaders as waiters and waitresses including: Sheyna Burt, President of the Prince William Art Council, the Honorable Gerry Foreman, Mayor of the Town of Dumfries, James Livingston, the President of Prince William Education Association, Chief Kevin McGee from Prince William County Fire and Rescue, the Honorable Mike May, Supervisor, Occoquan District, the Honorable Martin Nohe, Supervisor, Coles District, the Honorable Earnie Porta, Mayor of the Town of Occoquan, and Stephen Porter, President of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

The Prince William County Service Authority takes pride in maintaining its sewer infrastructure while preserving the environment around it. One example of this is the Service Authority’s new Neabsco sewage lift station, which is scheduled to open early next year. It will replace a 34-year-old facility in Woodbridge.

The Service Authority embarked on the $13 million project in order to improve efficiencies and accommodate future growth along the U.S. 1 corridor. The new facility will have more than 25 million gallons per day pumping capacity compared with the 18 million maximum at the current lift station.