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Manassas Democrats to caucus for convention delegates

Published April 8, 2016 at 10:13AM

The Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses on Monday, April 18, at 7:30 pm to elect delegates and alternates from both cities to the Virginia 10th Congressional District and State Democratic Party Conventions. Caucus participation–including eligiblity to run for election as a delegate or alternate–is open to all registered voters in the respective cities of Manassas and Manassas Park who sign a standard Democratic declaration form. (more…)

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Free 2016 Spring Veterans Resource and job fair

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Published April 7, 2016 at 3:44PM | Updated April 8, 2016 at 10:17AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Michael Futrell in partnership with Councilman Derrick Wood, Women Veterans Interactive, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Center for Minority Veterans and will host a free 2016 Spring Veterans Resource & Job Fair.

“We should be doing all we can to support our veterans and active duty military personnel,” said Hon. Michael Futrell. “I am pleased to be a partner in bringing this much needed resource and jobs fair to Prince William County. I also look forward to honoring Dr. Hampton and all that he has embodied since making the transition from protecting our country to impacting our community.”

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School Board upholds Godwin renaming, members call race discussion

By Potomac Local News

Published April 7, 2016 at 12:52PM

The Mills E. Godwin name that has been affixed to Dale City’s first middle school in 1970 is gone for good. (more…)

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Manassas Battlefield to Host Junior Ranger Day Event

By Potomac Local News

Published April 6, 2016 at 8:48PM

Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor Center is located on Route 234 near Manassas, Virginia.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with a special event for youths of all ages on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Henry Hill Visitor Center. Children and their families can join in a variety of hands-on activities including sending messages by telegraph and signal flag, learning how a cannon was fired, learning the meaning behind the NPS arrowhead, building a monument, and more. Participants can earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing the specially planned activities.

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