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National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “With high pressure across the region and light northerly winds, the hazy/smoky skies will stick around for much of today. Most locations are in an Air Quality Alert. A more stormy pattern returns on Friday into the weekend. ”
“Today: Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.”
Press release: “On Tuesday, [June 27, 2023] Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson introduced a resolution at the Board meeting. This will commit the Board to abstain from scheduling certain land use public hearings during the period from Election Day, November 7, 2023, through the conclusion of the current Board’s term on December 31, 2023.”
“In the recent primary, voters expressed their strong opposition to reckless data center development pushed by Chair Wheeler and her Democrat colleagues, Supervisor Angry, Bailey, Boddye, and Franklin. The message conveyed by voters was clear that expediting development approvals without transparency and disregarding citizen input will bear consequences at the voting booth. In response, Supervisor Lawson’s resolution seeks to address public anxiety about the conduct of a lame duck Board.”
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Updated 9:47 p.m. — Prince William police are investigating a shooting in front of a Domino’s Pizza on Route 1 in Woodbridge.
Shots rang out at about 8 p.m. in front of the pizza delivery, at 14402 Richmond Highway, in Prince William Plaza.
“Each year, the VSBA invites school divisions to pass a resolution recognizing up to three businesses for the Business Honor Roll. This recognition program enables local school divisions to express gratitude towards companies that support schools and the community. Businesses offer valuable contributions to schools in various ways, such as providing financial or in-kind aid, donating to scholarship programs, supporting extracurricular activities, offering internships, volunteering, and sponsoring field trips.”
“During the Superintendent Announcements and Spotlights, Eric Godwin, the Work-based Learning Specialist for MCPS, presented the local recipients for this year’s honor roll.”
Insidenova.com: “Down just two votes, Maria Martin announced Tuesday she intends to request a recount in the Republican primary for the District 29 State Senate seat, even as opponent Nikki Rattray Baldwin declared victory in the contest.”
Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “The Town of Dumfries presented Habitat for Humanity Prince William County a grant for $5,000 to support our Critical Home Repair Program! These funds were used to assist a community member living in the Town of Dumfries with restoring water use back to their home. Habitat for Humanity was contacted by a Dumfries community member who has lived in their home for 20 years.
“The partner family reported that their sewer line had busted and backed up into the basement of their home. Even worse, our partner family had been without water use in their home for months. With the help from the Town of Dumfries Mayor and City Council, Habitat Prince William was able to repair our partner family’s sewer line, and now our family can now use their water in the comfort of their home! Again, thank you Town of Dumfries for your support of Habitat in providing a hand-up in this project!”
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Prince William County Public Schools: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) high school athletes had a successful 2022-23 spring sports season, yielding national and state champions. Congratulations to the following individuals and teams on their accomplishments.”
Click here to read about the winners.
Air Quality Alert: COG forecasts Code Red air quality for the DC region tomorrow, Thursday, June 29, due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.
Fairfax County Government: “As we continue celebrating Pride Month in Fairfax County, learn about the #pride flags representing the diverse LGBTQIA+ community. Formerly used to represent gay people, the rainbow flag is used as the main LGBTQIA+ flag when addressing social issues and celebrating Pride.”