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Manassas City Police Department to host open house

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS — (Press Release) On September 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Manassas City Police Department will be hosting its 3rd annual Open House event.

The day’s events will include police demonstrations, static displays, a tour of the public safety communications center, dunk the Chief, plenty of activities for kids, and much more. Food will also be served courtesy of the Manassas City Police Association. The event is family-friendly and admission is free. All members of the public are invited to come and meet local officers, and learn about the Manassas City Police Department.

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First CEO appointed to National Museum of Americans in Wartime expects visitor center built by 2019

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Family members fought in WWI and WWII

DALE CITY — The National Museum of Americans in Wartime took another step toward completion. On July 2, the Museum appointed its first CEO – Kraig Butrum, who, with close to 25 years of experience working with nonprofits., Under his leadership, supporters hope they can finally bring the much-talked-about museum to Prince William County.

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Garland W. Gee, Jr

By Press Release

Garland Wadsworth Gee Jr. peacefully entered his eternal rest on September 11, 2018 in his home surrounded by his wife, children and immediate loved ones after a strong and valiant battle against cancer. Garland was born on January 23, 1944 to the late Garland Sr. and Lucille Gee and was the youngest of five children. He is preceded in death by his four siblings; Vietta Williams, Lutricia Garner, William Gee, and Dorothy Rose. Garland spent

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‘If Volunteer Prince William is asked to activate, we will contact our registered disaster volunteers via email or telephone for specific needs requests’

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS — (From Email)  The Prince William County Office of Emergency Management asked us to share the following information and I am asking you to help by sharing it too:

If Volunteer Prince William is asked to activate, we will contact our registered disaster volunteers via email or telephone for specific needs requests. First and foremost, take safety measures now to prepare – keep yourself and your family safe (including pets) – see the web links above.

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Virginia governor orders mandatory evacuations ahead of Florence

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam

RICHMOND—(Press Release) Governor Ralph Northam this evening issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal Virginia residents in Zone A in advance of Hurricane Florence, effective Tuesday, September 11 at 8 a.m. 

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Brooke Road area drivers to be redirected for four months during construction

By Potomac Local News

In Stafford County, Brooke Road area drivers will be redirected for four months during construction. From the Stafford County press release: Brooke Road Facing Four-Month Closure for Safety Improvement Work   Residents in the Brooke Road area, as well as commuters to Dahlgren and all points north, will be redirected in the coming months when […]

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