The Arts Council will celebrate Pride Month with a reception featuring a drag show exhibit.
Prince William Arts Council: “Prince William Arts Council and Open Space Arts is celebrating Pride Month with its “Pride at OSA” Opening Gala/Reception…Open Space Arts Gallery, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15000 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “An unsettled pattern more typical of summer returns over the next several days with daily shower and thunderstorm chances. It won’t rain the whole time, but there’s at least a chance of rain at some point nearly every day.”
“Today: Areas of drizzle with a chance of rain before noon, then areas of drizzle with scattered showers between noon and 5pm, then showers likely with areas of drizzle after 5pm. Patchy fog before 4pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.”
Some factors for military engagement were average military enlistees per 1000 civilian adults (between 2015 and 2020) and Veterans per 1000 civilian adults.
Some factors for civic engagement were the share of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential and primary elections and volunteer rate.
The Center Square: “In three key commonwealth attorney election primary races in northern Virginia, voters rejected the challengers in favor of progressive incumbents.”
“In Loudoun County, Democratic incumbent Buta Biberaj defeated challenger Elizabeth Lancaster by more than 10%. Biberaj was thrust into the national spotlight when she came under fire for her handling of sexual assault cases at two county high schools.”
Prince William police: “Carjacking – On June 4 at 9:50PM officers responded to investigate a vehicle that was reported stolen from the 13600 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that day. The investigation revealed the victim made arrangements to sell the vehicle to an unknown individual via a social media app.”
“While in the above area, three unknown men, including the buyer, approached the victim. During the transaction, the buyer pushed the victim before the suspects got into the vehicle and fled the area. The victim also left the area and contacted the police. While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the buyer and obtained warrants for his arrest. On June 20, the buyer, identified as Muhaned Siddiek EISA, was taken into custody without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the remaining two suspects.”
Stafford County Public Schools: “The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently presented Stafford County Public Schools’ Firefighting Program with the Region III Secondary Business and Industry Partnership Award.”
“As part of the VDOE’s Creating Excellence Awards, the program was recognized for its partnership with the local fire department and promotion of excellence in Career and Technical Education.”
Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “After 11 years, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce debuted their new logo. Designed by Loudoun County design firm E.L. Strategic, the logo represents the Chamber’s commitment to innovation and growth.”
“Logo Redesign: As one of the largest Chambers in the state, the Chamber understands the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of the dynamic business community. With that in mind, the Chamber has modernized their logo to better represent the Chamber’s new mission: “Thriving Together.” The logo itself represents the Chamber’s goal of guiding businesses on their journey- through advocacy, networking, through connections, through workforce development, and more.”
OmniRide will give free rides again on Friday, June 30, 2023. It marks the second time the transit provider has offered free fares on a Friday this year. The move comes as Virginia Railway Express is providing free rides on Fridays until September 1.
OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer FARE-FREE rides on all Express routes on June 30. Fare-free travel is being offered to thank you for your continued patronage.”
