Press Release

Transurban, the operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes, announced today that three local organizations – Coles Elementary School, Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Mount Vernon and Lee Chamber of Commerce – will receive grants this quarter through the Express Lanes Community Grant Program.  The grant program supports organizations located within the 495 and 95 Express Lanes corridors that undertake projects that sustain, enhance and protect the local community.

“As a long-term partner to Northern Virginia, Transurban cares about the environment, safety and wellbeing of the communities in which we operate,” said Nic Barr, Vice President of Operations, Transurban.  “We strive to be good neighbors in the region and are committed to giving back to our community.  Through our grant program, we deliver funds, which enable organizations to complete projects for the public good.”

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) is teaming up with Footsteps2Brilliance (F2B) in an effort to accelerate early learning, close the literacy gap and support English language learners.

F2B is an interactive, mobile literacy program that has been proven to increase academy vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills in young children. Additionally, the F2B library consists of beautifully written and illustrated e-books complete with an English/Spanish toggle switch on every page to reach even the most struggling readers.

In just six days, the attention of the world will be on Prince William County as Tiger Woods brings the Quicken Loans National to Prince William County.

Canine Companions for Independence – a national non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, is proud to announce that Dumfries resident Julie Kelly and family recently began raising an assistance dog in-training for Canine Companions for Independence.

Puppy Lincoln is a lab/golden retriever cross who will one-day know over 50 commands, and be matched with a person with disabilities.

Dominion Resources recently awarded $1.2 million in grants supporting environmental initiatives across the Commonwealth and in areas served by Dominion. The grants were made available through the Dominion Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm.

Dominion Resources is the parent company of Dominion Virginia Power.

Triangle, VA – Powered by the Neville Empowerment Network, inc., the Prince William County Minority Business Network (PWCMBN) will be hosting it’s “1st Annual Awards Reception,” on Saturday, September 12th, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, at Bonefish Grill located at 2680 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22191. The event will celebrate minority business leaders in our community, provide an opportunity to network with business leaders, dine on delectable culinary delights from Bonefish Grill – non-alcoholic drinks included, and hear from our keynote speaker, Mr. Michel Zahur – CEO and Founder of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!

Nominations are currently open, to recognize Business Leaders in the following categories:
• PWC Minority Business Network Business of the Year
• PWCMBN You CAN Do Anything Too Award
• PWCMBN Own Your Power Award
• PWCMBN Together We Move Award

Fauquier Fusion and Elite, a girls travel softball organization, has announced tryout dates for the 2015-16 season. All tryouts will be held at Childs Field, 5252 Casanova Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187.

Saturday, August 8*
10U: 9:00-10:30 am
12U: 11:00-12:30 pm
14U: 1:00-2:30 pm
16U/18U: 3:00-4:30 pm

Senator Tim Kaine’s staff will be in Dumfries next week.

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