Virginia American Water today announced that three Virginia nonprofit environmental organizations have each received grants to advance protection of water resources.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (College of William & Mary) received a $3,000 grant to conduct tidal, spectral and seasonal analyses of water quality parameters of the Appomattox River.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The Stafford County Democratic Committee invites the public to a “Smokin’ Blue BBQ” fundraising picnic at the historic Aquia Landing Park, 2846 Brooke Road, Stafford, 22554, on Sat., July 27. The event starts at 11 AM and runs until 3 PM.
Michael Futrell, Candidate for House of Delegates District 2, will be among the special guests. Representatives from the statewide campaigns for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General are also expected and citizens will have an opportunity to meet local supervisor candidates David Beiler (Falmouth), Laura Sellers (Garrisonville), and Mara Sealock (Aquia).
It’s the season for the mighty migration of the Monarch Butterflies and Great Country Farms wants to make a difference. Together with local Girl Scouts, they plan to design and build a Monarch butterfly garden & educate others on how they can help. Join us Saturday, July 20 to be a part of it.
The Monarch Butterfly population is waning and they need your help. But why are Monarch butterflies important to the environment? Monarch butterflies are pollinators. During the Monarchs huge migration, they pass over areas where pollination is a problem. So Monarchs can help pollinate plant life in suffering areas.
Reports of the death of “hyperlocal” news are premature. While Patch and other corporate-backed online local news efforts are struggling, a trio of independent local news websites in the Washington, D.C. area are thriving.
ARLnow.com and BethesdaNow.com, published by Arlington, Va.-based Local News Now LLC, and PotomacLocal.com, published by Woodbridge, Va.-based Potomac Local Media LLC, have enjoyed significant traffic and revenue growth over the past year.
Week 1 of the Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Sports Camp has just wrapped up. Youth athletes received a Personal Fitness Journal and defined their baseline “personal best” sport numbers.
Throughout the summer athletes will work towards a goal of setting new personal bests by the end of camp. Every sports camper was measured in broad jump, sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks and flexibility.
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Nicole Alvarez, physician assistant, joined, locally renowned pediatric allergist, Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. in his Gainesville, Va. office.
“We are fortunate to have Nicole on our team; her patient care and clinical diagnose technique have been a great asset to our staff,” said Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D., allergist and owner of Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Leesburg and Gainesville, Va.
Richard L. Anderson, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Woodbridge, addressed select high school students attending the 71st session of American Legion Boys State of Virginia held at Radford University.
Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), participating for his fourth consecutive time as an instructor in the Boys State program, spoke on “Virginia Government – Origins to Today.” He described the history and legislative process of the Virginia General Assembly including how a bill becomes law. Anderson also discussed his duties and challenges as a state Delegate along with various current policy and political issues facing state government in Virginia. He answered several questions from the Boys State citizens. Anderson also taught an afternoon session entitled “Running for Public Office.”
Kelly Marie Wanamaker, daughter of Mr. Charles T. Wanamaker of Point Of Rocks, Md., is proud to announce that Kelly will be will be commencing a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School beginning July 2014.
Kelly is in her final year of General Surgery Residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On a beautiful summer evening, the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association (WPCCA) gathered at historic Rippon Lodge to present the 2nd Annual Woodbridge Beautification Awards, and announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from Transurban-Flour.
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MANASSAS, Va. – Project Mend a House (PMAH) has a new home for its building supplies and equipment, including its medical equipment to loan. The new location is at 7053 Colchester Park Drive in Manassas.
