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Online tutoring program to help reverse learning loss in Prince William

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:00AM

Prince William County Schools has partnered with Paper to provide K-12 students with unlimited tutoring, seven days a week and at no cost to families. The program was launched on May 19 and will be available for summer school and the 2022-23 school year.

Paper is an educational technologies company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and offers students with tutoring services such as help with their homework, receiving feedback on their writing assignments, or questions about any academic subject. Paper has experts available to assist students with any subject or content area via a secure, chat-based platform.

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Prince William libraries ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ summer reading program

By Potomac Local News

Published June 6, 2022 at 8:00AM

Prince William Public Libraries has announced its summer reading program as an “Oceans of Possibilities.”

This summer, the library system offers more than 150 in-person and virtual programs available for customers of all ages. The regional library system, which also includes Manassas city, brings back popular programs and events such as The Butterfly Guy and Dinoman Dinosaur Show for kids, Laser Tag for teens, and Master Gardeners for adults.

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House of Mercy expands Food Pantry, thrift Store

By Potomac Local News

Published June 6, 2022 at 7:00AM

“Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden” free class will be at House of Mercy Tuesday November 17, 7-9pm. You must register for this class. Dinner will be served.

The Manassas-based charity House of Mercy has acquired additional space, which will allow it to expand its food pantry and community thrift store services.

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Morning robbery at gas station; road rage gun brandishing

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2022 at 3:00PM

On June 2 at 9:30 a.m, officers responded to an Exxon station at 4255 Seeton Square, near a Safeway grocery store, to investigate a robbery.

Video surveillance showed an unknown masked man entering the store and approaching the counter while brandishing a firearm. The suspect confronted the employee during the encounter and demanded money from the cash registers before fleeing on foot. At no time were shots fired during the incident.

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4 children missing from Manassas found in N.J.

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2022 at 2:35PM

Four children reported missing from Manassas were found more than 200 miles away.

Police found the children with a parent in Wildwood, N.J., with the help of authorities in that city, at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

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Virginia budget deal cuts school choice program by more than half

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2022 at 2:30PM

Virignia State Capitol

(The Center Square) – The Virginia budget deal, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly, would cut funding for a school choice tax credit program by more than half of its current funding.

The Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program provides a 65% tax credit for individuals or businesses who make donations for scholarships to students so they can attend certain private schools and nonpublic preschool programs. Current law caps the state funding for the program at $25 million per year, but a provision in the budget proposal would reduce that cap to only $12 million per year.

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I-66 HOV lane between Gainesville and Centreville to close

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2022 at 2:23PM

A highway crew at work on Interstate 66 near Sudley Road. [VDOT]

The east section of I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Route 29 in Centreville will be reduced to three travel lanes, with the left lane/HOV lane closed for six days. The closure will allow crews to work more efficiently in paving this section of the future Express Lanes and will reduce the traffic impacts of additional paving during the coming months. Three travel lanes will remain open in this section during peak travel periods.

Following the paving of the eastbound Express Lanes, crews will begin final paving for the future Express Lanes on I-66 West in late June. This will also include the general-purpose lanes between Route 29 in Gainesville and the I-495 Interchange, according to VDOT.

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This weekend: RiverFest and craft show with bands, brews, water activities

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2022 at 1:00PM

Occoquan will hold its first RiverFest & Craft Show this weekend, June 4 and 5, 2022, creating a new craft show event that springboards from a 50-year tradition, featuring a spotlight on the Occoquan River and water-related activities.

The new RiverFest & Craft Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and will take place rain or shine. There is no admission fee, however, those using the parking shuttle will pay a $5 round trip fee.

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Local company helps protect your home, property, and trees from damaging spring storms

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Published June 3, 2022 at 12:00PM

Trees add beauty to the landscaping of any home.

However, poorly maintained trees or trees damaged by storms can die before their time, create personal safety hazards for your family, and even cause costly property damage to your home.