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Pr. Wm. County firefighters seek to reduce unpopular 56-hour workweek under new bargaining rules

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “Prince William firefighters plan to negotiate shorter work weeks as a result of a recent update to the county’s collective bargaining ordinance that allows county staff to bargain over work schedules.”

“Mitch Nason, president of Prince William Professional Fire Fighters, a local chapter of the IAFF firefighters’ union, said that the union wants to reduce the firefighters’ 56-hour workweek down to a “sustainable level,” citing concerns about lack of sleep and overwork among firefighters.”

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Prince William police 3rd annual community fair celebrating diversity

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “Announcing a save-the-date for the 3rd Annual Community Fair celebrating diversity and embracing unity, sponsored by the Prince William County Police Department, being held September 16, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sean Connaughton Plaza on the grounds of the McCoart Government Complex in Woodbridge.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “It’s a warm & humid sunrise this with temps in the upper 60s & low to mid-70s. Highs today will push into the mid to upper 80s & low 90s with a spotty afternoon shower or t-storm. More organized t-storm activity & heavy rain arrive tonight-early Friday AM.”

“Today: Isolated showers between 2 pm and 5 pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around six mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

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FredNats two-hit Augusta in 3-0 Win

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “Jarlin Susana and the Fredericksburg bullpen held the Augusta Greenjackets to just a pair of base hits in a 3-0 win.”

“Fredericksburg got on the board first, with a pair of two-out knocks in the top of the second inning. Wilmer Perez bashed a double off the wall in center field to put himself in scoring position, then John McHenry singled into right field to plate Perez and give the Freddies a 1-0 lead.”

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PLN interns meet Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
[Left to right: Madina Habib, Jacqueline Vontersch, Amelia Breeden, and PLN Founder and Publisher Uriah Kiser. Back row: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin]

My interns, Amelia Breeden and Madina Habib of Osbourn High School and Jacqueline Vontersch of Elon University, a Woodbridge native, joined me at the ribbon cutting of RapidFlight. The firm uses 3-D printers to make unmanned aerial drones and announced a $5 million expansion, adding more than 100 new employees.

The student interns spoke with the governor, who encouraged them to pursue their studies in school and in local journalism. More than 200 people attended the event, which allowed the interns to photograph and meet other business leaders and elected officials from their community.

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Long ball burns FredNats in 6-2 loss

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Greenjackets blasted three home runs in a 6-2 win over Fredericksburg in the first game of the week.”

“After a scoreless first inning, Augusta drew first blood in the bottom of the second. Andrew Keck roped a one-out double into left field, then Jose Dilone followed with a double of his own to give the Greenjackets a one run lead.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Today: “Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around six mph, becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.”

Tonight: “Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2 am. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 70. Southeast wind around five mph, becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

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Youngkin holds ‘Parents Matter’ rally in Bristow

By Uriah Kiser

Gov. Glenn Yongkin (R) came to Piney Branch Elementary School in Bristow to talk to parents about social media’s dangers to children, learning loss after the pandemic, and the need for more mental health services for all residents.

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North Carolina city votes to snag Manassas City Manager

By Uriah Kiser

By a 5-3 vote, the Winston-Salem [N.C.] City Council on Friday chose William Patrick “Pat” Pate of Manassas, Va., as the next city manager of the city.

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