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Published January 16, 2020 at 7:50AM | Updated January 16, 2020 at 11:37AM

Press release | The nature documentary “Who’s Protecting Our National Bird?” has been awarded the grand prize for the Virginia film contest of the RVA Environmental Film Festival in Richmond.

“I am humbled and honored to have received the award of the grand prize for our documentary on the plight of bald eagles nationwide. Though they have returned in numbers, bald eagles are increasingly challenged by habitat loss as developers encroach upon their large territories. When I saw what was happening to our only eagle pair in Manassas, Virginia, I knew I had to document and investigate it. This film is a first-hand account of citizens taking on local, state, and federal agencies that are failing to protect the environment for these wonderful, majestic creatures,” said film producer Victor Rook.

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City residents respond: ‘Manassas Park without a library is a very shortsighted decision’

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published January 15, 2020 at 11:43PM | Updated March 31, 2020 at 2:13PM

Central Library on Mathis Avenue in Manassas.

As Manassas Park considers getting out, its residents are urging it to stay in.

City residents were asked to weigh in on the Prince William Public Library System, of which the city is a member, recently courtesy of a survey from the Manassas Park Community Center.

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Manuel Alzamora

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Published January 15, 2020 at 8:22PM | Updated March 25, 2020 at 9:37PM

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World of Travel Show 2027

February 6, 2027 9:00 am -3:00 pm

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BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.

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Harry Snoke, Jr.

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Published January 15, 2020 at 8:22PM | Updated March 25, 2020 at 9:37PM

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Jessie Newton

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Published January 15, 2020 at 8:22PM | Updated March 25, 2020 at 9:38PM

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Virginia General Assembly ratifies ERA: ‘The end is in sight’

By Potomac Local News

Published January 15, 2020 at 6:30PM | Updated January 15, 2020 at 11:11PM

Caroll Foy

Resolutions to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment swiftly passed the General Assembly Wednesday. The House version passed 59-41 and the Senate bill cleared with a 28-12 vote. The next step will be for each resolution to pass the other chamber, sometime in February.

“As the House sponsor of the bill, it is an honor to lead the effort in this historic moment for women,” said Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Prince William, in a released statement. “This vote demonstrates how greater female representation in government can significantly improve the lives of women across the country. We are here and will be heard.”

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Stafford school officials feared lawsuits sparked by transgender policy, unsealed docs show

By Susie Webb

Published January 15, 2020 at 6:02PM | Updated January 16, 2020 at 11:52AM

In a 4-3 vote, the Stafford School Board voted to waive their attorney-client privilege and make the attorney’s opinion on the on its hotly debated transgender non-discrimination policy open to the public.

Until now, that opinion has been sealed from public view.

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