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Habitat for Humanity helps restore 3 homes in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Volunteers gathered in Manassas to help fix up three homes in the Bristoe Station neighborhood on Confederate Trail in Manassas.

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “Whiting-Turner Contracting of Herndon VA was on hand to kick-off of our neighborhood revitalization for the Bristoe Station Community! The goal of our revitalization initiative is to address city code violations for families in the community. With 51 homes being impacted, Whiting-Turner was able to sponsor our kickoff by addressing 3 homes that were in need of repairs.”

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Libraries Summer Reading 2023 programs now underway

By Potomac Local News
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

Prince William County Public Libary: “Prince William Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading program is centered around kindness, friendship, and unity with the theme, “All Together Now.” From June 20 – August 20, come into any of our 12 libraries to register for Summer Reading. You can also register online at pwcva.gov/library or through the Beanstack Tracker app on your smartphone.”

“This year’s Summer Reading program has something for all ages. Game cards are uniquely designed for Babies and Toddlers, Preschool – Grade 5, and Grades 6 – 12, with fun activities to complete that encourage participants to learn more about library services and programs and to read books to meet goals and win prizes. This year’s program also includes a challenge for adults by encouraging them to complete activities or read books all summer.”

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Next meeting reporter training is June 5

By Potomac Local News
Uriah and Natalie

Meeting reporters are residents like you who want to help neighbors understand what is happening in their local governments in Prince William and Stafford counties, Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Manassas Park cities.

Meeting reporters attend public meetings, take notes on events of the meeting, and then submit their notes to us at PLN.

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Mix of sun and clouds; Highs will be in the upper 70s

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers remain possible across central Virginia and southern Maryland today. Elsewhere, expect a mixture of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s across northern areas with low to mid 70s in the south.”

On this day in local/regional weather history: “Two tornadoes were confirmed on May 30, 2019…Below is a summary of two tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Sterling, VA, following data analysis and surveys in Frederick and Howard Counties in north central Maryland.”

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Tractor Supply announces Stafford County store

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply will break ground on a new store in Stafford County.

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Traffic hot spots after Memorial Day

By Potomac Local News

“May 28 – June 3, 2023; I-95 Northbound: Exit 133 (Garrisonville Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Tuesday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure starting at 9 p.m. and doubles at 10 p.m. for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”

“May 28 – June 3, 2023; I-95 Southbound: Exit 143 (Garrisonville Road) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) — Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”

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The Week Ahead

By Potomac Local News
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Memorial Day observances around the area

By Potomac Local News
Memorial Day observance in Stafford County on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Local governments around the region held Memorial Day observances on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Stafford County Government: “Thank you on Memorial Day to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their family and friends. Stafford honored their memories at a Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday.”

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Miss Virginia Volunteer stays at Manassas B&B, volunteers at visitor center

By Potomac Local News
Clatterbuck in Downtown Manassas

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority: “As part of Amtrak Virginia’s ‘Trains and Tiaras Tour,’ Miss Virginia Volunteer 2023, Kate Clatterbuck, boarded a train and spent Saturday night and Sunday morning in Manassas.  After spending the night at the Manassas Junction B&B, Kate volunteered at the Manassas Visitor Center, which is operated by Historic Manassas, Inc.”

“Follow Kate’s journey on Instagram @AmtrakVA and Facebook @AmtrakVirginia.”

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Deans list: Maelyn Pitsenbarger makes President’s List at Western Technical College

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

To be included on the President’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program.

For more information about Western Technical College programs and services, call 608-785-9200 or visit westerntc.edu.

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