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Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) and the Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) are partnering together with Force Multiplier Solution, Inc. to address the growing problem of illegal and unsafe passing of school buses. All MCPS school buses have been outfitted with a stop-arm camera system for the start of the 2016-2017 school year.
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Manassas Mall is excited to announce that Kraze Burgers is now open in the new restaurant & entertainment wing. At Kraze Burgers, you get premium burgers coupled with healthy alternatives that take casual dining to a whole new level! The mouthwatering burgers are 100% hormone free, grain fed, top-quality natural beef, served on fresh baked buns and charbroiled to perfection. For health conscious eaters, you will find various healthy alternatives on the menu, veggie burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. Kraze Burgers offers a diverse menu with savory choices from a wide range of menu options that will appeal to everyone.
As the 2016-17 school year gets underway, new schools are opening, and the recent controversy over school names got me thinking “who are some of these people and what did they do to merit the honor of having a school named after them? “
There are schools that have the names of historical or political figures, but there are others named to honor educators or school administrators who served Prince William County.
More than 30 people who live in homeless camps on about 80 acres of property behind Bungalow Alehouse in Woodbridge will be forced to leave, according to Woodbridge Homeless Outreach.
Prince William County officials tell us that’s because the owner of the property posted “No Trespassing” signs, and now police will enforce the owners wishes.
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The Fall Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Historic Occoquan. A 47-year tradition, this award winning outdoor street festival features more than 300 artisans and crafters, fun interactive activities for the kids, live entertainment and great food!
Stafford Rock Hill District Supervisor Wendy Maurer will collect 300 signatures before moving forward to fix to failed dams in the county’s Lake Arrowhead neighborhood.
“I want to have the general consensus of the residents before we move forward with this,” said Maurer.
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From Prince William police:
Armed Robbery – On September 16 at 3:10PM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which occurred in the area of Allen Dent Rd and Reservoir Loop in Dumfries (22026) earlier that afternoon. The victim, a 14-year-old male juvenile of Dumfries, reported to police that he was walking in the above area when he was approached by two unknown male juveniles. During the encounter, one of the suspects brandished a handgun while the other suspect punched the victim in the face. The suspects then took the victim’s shoes and cell phone before fleeing the area on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
