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The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 24 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg.

The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s outstanding first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Heroism (Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards; Meritorious Civilian Award); Investigative (Excellence in Criminal Investigation Award; Merit Award; The Business of First Responding Award); and the Citizen Valor Award.


Business

JD Sports will operate in a 7,179 square foot space near the mall’s Center Court, across from the Customer Service Center. The store will open by the end of the year.

JD Sports sells footwear from brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans, and Puma. It also stocks joggers, hoodies, and leggings for men, women, and children.


Neighborhood Notes

More homes sold in Prince William County last month vs. a year ago –– In Prince William County in July 2022, a total of 676 homes were sold across the month of July, this is a noticeable decrease of 32.80% percent in comparison to July of 2021. New listings showed a slight 12.57% decrease with 918 new listings as opposed to 1,050 in July of 2021. [Realtor Association of Prince William]

Virginia Department of Education proposes no longer calling George Washington the “father of our country” on tests — From George Washington to George Mason to Thomas Jefferson, changes may be on the way for how Virginia students are tested on history in public schools. [WJLA-TV]


News

Sea lions are making a splash at the Prince William County Fair.

An animal act called Sea Lion Splash holds live performances at 6 and 8 p.m. nightly. During the 25-minute show, three sea lions demonstrate their skills by catching rings tossed into the air by an audience volunteer and how they can use their bodies to scoot across the land.


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A revived and revised version of an outer connector project that would create a path between Stafford and Spotsylvania counties would try to avoid populated areas by crossing into Culpeper and Orange counties.

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Occoquan Town Hall is now named for former Mayor June Randolph.

The former town mayor died at age 101 in May. Randolph served as Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Town Council member, member of the Architectural Review Board, member and Chair of the Planning Commission, and Town Mayor from 1962 to 1963.


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A new chicken restaurant with a Korean twist is now open in Manassas.

Hangry Joe’s Chicken, which brands itself as a Nashville-style chicken restaurant, sits at 9742 Liberia Avenue in Manassas. The restaurant replaces Strofi, a Mediterranean quick-service restaurant that opened in 2018.


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Garden lovers!  SERVE in Manassas needs volunteers to assist with upkeep of a meditation garden created for staff, clients and volunteers.  Volunteers will water, weed, and remove trash as well as give tables and benches a quick wipe down.  Volunteers must be at least 16 years to volunteer independently; volunteers under 16 can volunteer with a parent. You’ll feel great as you spend an hour sprucing up a space that will provide for reflection and relaxation!  Please email[email protected] for more information.

Spanish speakers! Volunteer Prince William (VPW) urgently needs virtual Bilingual Volunteer Translators age 18+ to translate for our Alternative Community Service (ACS) clients who speak little or no English.  The volunteer will participate in a conference call between VPW staff and the client to translate questions and responses during the initial intake interview.  You’ll be scheduled once a week ahead of time for specific shifts and must be available by phone during these times.  Must be proficient in English and Spanish and able to speak clearly.  Accurate translation is a must!  You’ll feel great as you help those who struggle with English get enrolled in this important program!  Please email[email protected] to learn more.