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Millennials fleeing suburbs for cities: Challenges facing Prince William County

Published April 21, 2015 at 1:38AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:33PM

So much has changed in Prince William County in just the past 10 years, that the Prince William County Committee of 100 came together April 16 at the Montclair Country Club to discuss what the future of the county may look like and what it may need to succeed.

The Prince William County Committee of 100 holds regular non-partisan, educational forums to study interests, problems and goals of the citizens of Prince William County, as well as the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. It has been functioning for more than 25 years.

Fallas discount store opens across from Potomac Mills Mall

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 17, 2015 at 9:39AM | Updated April 20, 2015 at 10:23AM

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Fallas Discount Stores, an off-price retail chain, has opened a new location in the Prince William Square Shopping Center, across from Potomac Mills Mall.

Virginia Serious Game Institute launches their first online game

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 16, 2015 at 11:26AM | Updated April 16, 2015 at 8:53PM

The Virginia Serious Game Institute has announced their first game title – ‘Mimycx’ – a multi-player online game meant to help those in the healthcare industry.

The game institute, based out of Prince William, is releasing the title in partnership with one of the startups it has incubated – Professions Quest, LLC.

Delegate Anderson, Women Veterans Interactive to host veterans job fair April 18

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2015 at 8:26AM

On Saturday, April 18^th, from 9am to 4pm, an area organization that supports women military veterans will team up with three elected officials to host a free Prince William County Veterans Resource & Job Fair. The event will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 13020 Telegraph Road in Woodbridge.

The lead organization hosting the event will be Women Veterans Interactive, a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that supports women veterans through various programs. U.S. Army veteran Tammi Lambert, a resident of Woodbridge and a Women Veterans Interactive member who deployed to Iraq while on active duty, has coordinated event planning efforts over the last several months.

Principi announces departure from community health center after 7 years

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 14, 2015 at 3:08PM

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

Frank Principi, a Woodbridge Supervisor, has announced that he has stepped down as the Executive Director of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center after seven years of service.

According to Paul Moessner, president of the health center’s board, Principi’s role as director was always meant to be a temporary one.

New Hilton hotel opens in Woodbridge, brings 40 jobs

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 14, 2015 at 2:00PM | Updated April 14, 2015 at 5:16PM

The Hilton Garden Inn hotel located on Neabsco Commons place in Woodbridge had their grand opening yesterday.

The 141-room hotel is located near the NOVA Woodbridge campus and Freedom High School.

H-Mart to open 49,000 square foot store in Manassas Junction

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 14, 2015 at 1:11PM | Updated April 14, 2015 at 1:34PM

H-Mart will be opening a 49,000 square foot retail space in Manassas Junction, located on Centerville Road in Manassas.

The store will open on April 25, according to a media spokesperson for H-Mart.

Smoothie King offers “healthy alternative,” jobs in Woodbridge

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 14, 2015 at 9:49AM | Updated April 14, 2015 at 11:30AM

The first Smoothie King location opened at Merchant Plaza in Woodbridge on March 20 and is looking to provide a healthier alternative for meal replacements.

Smoothie King is a business that offers smoothies and athletic supplements in locations in the United States and abroad.

Bottle Stop wine bar offers local food and drinks in Occoquan

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 13, 2015 at 1:50PM

The Bottle Stop Wine Bar and Shop, located in Occoquan, offers a mixture of local artisan drinks and small tapas style food plates for a unique dining experience.

Owned by Emil and Kim Wigode, the wine bar opened up a year and a half ago.

Will Virginia follow Indiana with its own religious freedom bill?

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 13, 2015 at 11:13AM

As Indiana moves forward with implementing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Virginia may follow suit in the upcoming legislative session, which could have an impact on the state’s business climate.

The RFRA in Indiana will allow private companies to have legal cover and an option not to serve those whose sexual orientation or lifestyle does not align with a business owner’s religious beliefs.