Did you know your pet could start a fire in your home?
The Prince William County Police Department today, on National Pet Fire Safety Day, offers some tips on how to prevent your pet from burning down your home.
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From Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:
Leesylvania’s attendance numbers for this past 4th of July weekend were 26,744 for the four-day holiday weekend stretch. This is up significantly from last year and follows a several year trend of substantially higher numbers of park guests coming out to visit.
In just 10 years, Virginia has fallen from the top of a 10 best states for a business list to 13.
The Commonwealth is now tied with Wyoming for 13th place, according to a CNBC ranking. The state has a strong workforce but suffers when it comes to a higher cost to do business, according to the 2016 CNBC ranking.
From the National Park Service:
MASNASSAS, Va. – In cooperation with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Manassas National Battlefield Park will host a naturalization ceremony on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in recognition of the Centennial of the National Park Service. The ceremony will coincide with the 155th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas, the first major battle of the American Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861.
From Manassas City Public Schools:
On Monday July 11th, The School Board of the City of Manassas voted unanimously to appoint Suzanne W. Seaberg as its newest member. Mrs. Seaberg will be sworn in at 12:15 p.m. today at the Prince William County Courthouse, and her term effective immediately. Her appointment follows the resignation of Board Member Ellen M. Purdy.
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Jeff Porter asked a question in the comment section about how much the Potomac Nationals are paying to lease the stadium from the county.
We asked Prince William County Parka and Recreation Department spokesman Brent Heavner. Here’s his response:
From the National Weather Service :
From Prince William police:
Armed Robbery – On July 11 at 11:00PM, officers responded to the Papa Johns located at 4814 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown man entered the store displaying a knife and demanding money. The man took an undisclosed amount of money then fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.
From Manassas City police:
Larceny