Originals

MANASSAS — The city council and school board have reached a temporary funding agreement for the fiscal year of 2020 that includes a 3 percent increase to Manassas City Public Schools.

The budget was decided at an annual city council retreat.


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WOODBRIDGE — Under new rules adopted Tuesday, Prince William County may use public funds to incentivize economic development projects.

Property developers could now find themselves eligible for county funds to buy property to advance a project like a new office building. The funds could be used to buy property on which “modest homes” sit, as suggested by Potomac District Supervisor Maureen Caddigan. Once purchased, those homes would be cleared for larger commercial projects.


News

A Manassas City Councilman says he’s made an offer to the state to settle a federal tax lien claiming he owes nearly a quarter million dollars in back taxes.

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What if the secret to a longer, sharper life isn’t found in a pill, but in the people around you?

Join us for a conversation on the science & power of human connection, featuring Ken Stern, author of the just-released “Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives,” and Dr. Sara Doyle, MD, a Sunday Health cognitive neurologist specializing in dementia prevention and care.


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WOODBRIDGE — What do you want to see more of in Prince William County parks?

That was the question posed to a room of more than 100 people who turned out for a public meeting held by the county’s parks and recreation department on January 25 at the county government center.


Features

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) On Thursday, February 7, at 9 a.m., the Department of Fire and Rescue will hold its graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 2018-2 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. Battalion Chief Chris Granger will preside over the ceremony. Class 2018-2 consists of Fire and Rescue Technicians who successfully completed 29 weeks of rigorous academic and physical training at the Department’s Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville, Virginia. Each student performed in excess of 1,392 hours of training.

The training consisted of 1 week of Orientation/Study Skills/Health, Nutrition and Fitness, eight weeks of Emergency Medical Training, 15 weeks of Fire Training, and five weeks of Specialized Training. The Department will announce the following graduates:


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Crystal Vanuch accepts Supervisor Wendy Maurer’s endorsement to run for the position of Rock Hill Supervisor. 

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Prince William

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Former Chairman of the Virginia State Board of Social Services, D.J. Jordan, 41, announced his intent to run for the 31st District of the Virginia state House of Delegates in this year’s elections. The district includes parts of Prince William and Fauquier Counties.

“I am excited to announce my campaign for the 31st District of the Virginia House of Delegates,” said Jordan.


STAFFORD — (Press Release) The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect behind a pursuit that occurred over the weekend following a traffic stop.

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Deputy Layug observed a red two-door vehicle traveling westbound on Kings Highway at a high rate of speed. The deputy activated his emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Kings Highway and Little Street.


Business

Prince William County Department of Economic Development congratulates TechAnax LLC on its business achievements in 2018.

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