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Linton Hall School in Bristow to offer #iCANHELP online harassment training

By Potomac Local News

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Kim Karr, co-founder of #iCANHELP is set to deliver a powerful presentation on social media to 4th-8th grade students at Linton Hall School in Bristow, Virginia on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.  #iCANHELP is a non-profit corporation that educates on the proper use of social media, empowers students to deal with conflict, negativity, and harassment online, and instructs students and adults on how to maintain a positive digital footprint. The day will culminate with a parent event to address raising a child in a digital world.  The parent workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30pm in the Linton Hall School Gym. Parents and their pre-teen or teen students from the community are invited to attend.

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Make an appointment with Stafford County to have your child safety seat checked

By Potomac Local News

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National Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept 18 – 24, 2016. Stafford County has certified car seat checks and offers that service by appointment. Making an appointment is as easy as filling in your contact information online https://bit.ly/2cLn57P

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Manassas Democrats education plan: Keep teachers, renovate Dean Elementary, and to get the City Council and School Board to play nicely together

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Education is a key focus of the slate of Democratic candidates running for Manassas City Council.

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All Manassas school buses now have stop-arm cameras

By Potomac Local News
Yellow Manassas City Public Schools school bus parked on a city street
A Manassas City Public Schools bus. Photo: Potomac Local file

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Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) and the Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) are partnering together with Force Multiplier Solution, Inc. to address the growing problem of illegal and unsafe passing of school buses. All MCPS school buses have been outfitted with a stop-arm camera system for the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

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Never married, Louise A. Benton cared for children, and that’s why she got a school named for her

By Potomac Local News

As the 2016-17 school year gets underway, new schools are opening, and the recent controversy over school names got me thinking “who are some of these people and what did they do to merit the honor of having a school named after them? “

There are schools that have the names of historical or political figures, but there are others named to honor educators or school administrators who served Prince William County. 

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Homeless behind Bungalow Alehouse in Woodbridge to be removed from property

By Potomac Local News

More than 30 people who live in homeless camps on about 80 acres of property behind Bungalow Alehouse in Woodbridge will be forced to leave, according to Woodbridge Homeless Outreach.

Prince William County officials tell us that’s because the owner of the property posted “No Trespassing” signs, and now police will enforce the owners wishes.

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Occoquan 2016 Fall Craft Show is this weekend

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The Fall Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Historic Occoquan. A 47-year tradition, this award winning outdoor street festival features more than 300 artisans and crafters, fun interactive activities for the kids, live entertainment and great food!

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