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Lateef to oversee UVA Health, look for expansion opportunities in Northern Virginia

By Potomac Local News
Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Lateef will serve as the Board’s chairman of the Board overseeing operations at UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, UVA Haymarket Medical Center, outpatient clinics in our area, as well as other large UVA medical centers, UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, and the School of Medicine and Nursing.

Lateef is a board-certified ophthalmologist and has owned Advanced Ophthalmology, Inc., since 2002, in Manassas and Woodbridge. He’s also served as the Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large since 2018, and he’s expected to seek another four-year term in 2023.

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Breaking and entering suspect arrested at nearby motel

By Potomac Local News

The business owner reported cash and three sets of car keys were stolen.

Video surveillance showed the suspect throwing a car battery through the window and entering the business. Detective A. Sanchez, Jr. joined Deputy O’Neill, and they canvassed the area. The duo did not have to go far, as the suspect was located at El Patio Motel, just a few doors down the street.

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Use a Community Post to share and promote your events

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We’ve created a new feature that will allow you to post your special event, gathering, activity, an item for sale, garage sale, greeting, Happy Birthday wishes, or nearly anything directly to our site.

Our new Community Posts feature a quick and easy way to put your message in front of our website readers (1.5 million annually) and our News Email (18,000+ recipients).

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Dale City dentist to provide services on Free Dentistry Day

By Potomac Local News

A total of 13 lucky residents will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Neibauer Dental Care Dale City on Saturday, September 10.

Dr. Charanpreet Ashtakala and the Neibauer Dental Care Dale City team will be giving back to the community as part of Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated to providing free dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance.

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EDA withholds leftover coronavirus funds from Stafford schools

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

Stafford County Public Schools won’t get the $180,000 in funding requested of the Economic Development Authority.

The schools asked for financial assistance planning a convocation event on August 5, 2022, at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. The event was designed to unify and motivate teachers and staff for the 2022-23 school year.

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Manassas Park to seek federal funds for safer streets

By Potomac Local News

Manassas Park is working with a private contractor to make its streets safer.

The city retained Merchant McIntyre, a government consulting firm, to prepare a plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries in the city. The program could cost as much as $350,000, and city leaders hope to obtain much of that through federal funds.

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Call to Action: Volunteers needed for Out of the Darkness Walk

By Potomac Local News

Greetings, Prince William – Mark your calendars! American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be holding their Out of the Darkness Walk in Manassas September 10 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas.  Volunteers are needed for various jobs starting at 6:45am the day of the walk.  Volunteers age 16+ welcome, volunteers 15 and below must volunteer with a parent.  You’ll feel great supporting this walk which highlights AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.  Please visit https://bit.ly/3PiU6qy to sign up.  You can also register to walk by visitingwww.afsp.org/Manassas.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

They Served Us – Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, retail and houses of worship.  Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have a valid Virginia driver’s license and have a vehicle liability insurance policy.  You’ll feel great as you provide transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met, plus make new friends!  Please email[email protected] to learn how you can get involved.  This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Morning Notes

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County schools to hire ‘temporary teachers’ to fill classroom vacancies — In an effort to help fill hundreds of vacant teacher positions before the start of the new school year, Prince William County schools aims to hire about 70 new teachers who are not yet licensed but have at least a bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of one year of experience working with children. [Prince William Times / Paywall]

Spanberger flips the script on policing in race against auxiliary deputy — The ad sounded just like a Republican attack straight out of 2020: “She voted against our police and sheriffs,” a narrator says. But the digital ad — released this week — is in fact from Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger, accusing her Republican opponent in the 7th Congressional District race, Prince William County Board Supervisor Yesli Vega, of not funding police by voting against the county budgets. “Yesli Vega won’t keep us safe,” the ad’s ending note says. [Washington Post]

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