The Prince William County Minority Business Network held its Open House on Thursday, January 15, the Bungalow Ale House off of Prince William Parkway.
Their monthly socials provide an opportunity for local business owners in our community to learn from one another, fellowship, network, and hear from the monthly featured speaker. The Open House featured Ms. Cydny A. Neville, owner of the Neville Empowerment Network, Inc., under which the PWC Minority Business Network was established.
Duct Tape the Principal and Assistant Principal Fundraiser
The Moncure Elementary PTO is very excited to announce their newest fundraising event – Duct Tape the Principal and Assistant Principal to the Wall. On February 25th, Moncure Elementary staff, students and parents will have the opportunity to duct tape Moncure’s amazing Principal and Assistant Principal, Mr. Machi and Mrs. Norton, to a wall of the school.
This Wednesday night, Jan. 28, until Thursday morning, Jan. 29, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close multiple lanes on I-95 North near the truck rest area, mile marker 154.5, just south of Dale City (exit 156), leading up to a full road closure for up to 15 minutes after midnight.
A single lane will be closed after 9 p.m., followed by a second lane at 10 p.m. All lanes will close for up to 15 minutes between 1 and 2 a.m. These closures are needed to replace an overhead sign.
Greater Manassas leaders beamed with pride on Thursday night, Jan. 15, at the Inter-Service Club Council’s (ISCC) Annual Banquet.
Mayor Hal Parrish and Judge Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. participated in the volunteer awards ceremony and the installation of the 2015 officers. City Councilwoman and outgoing ISCC President Sheryl Bass began the event with a call to order.
The nationwide, entrepreneurial mentorship program, 1 Million Cups, is celebrating its first anniversary on George Mason University’s Prince William Campus Wednesday, Jan. 21. Read more.
Route 1 southbound in Stafford County will be reduced to one lane at midday on Thursday, Jan. 22 between Route 17 Business/Route 218 (Butler Road) and the Falmouth Bridge.
The right lane will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for curb removal. This work is part of the Falmouth Intersection Improvement Project, which is building additional travel lanes and turn lanes at the intersection.
Teams of O.W.L. V.F.D members visited 55 homes Saturday, in the River Ridge community to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries. Residents were ready, with new batteries in hand and open doors to welcome the fire fighters. In all, they found and replaced 6 faulty smoke detectors.
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents that one easy step can help save their lives and the lives of those around them. Twice a year, (when clocks move forward or back,) change the batteries in their own smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, test the alarms and remind friends, family, neighbors and fellow community members to do the same. (the fall date had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.)
Michael Cecere, a resident of Montclair, former board president for Historic Dumfries, VA, and a current American History teacher in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia Community College, has written his tenth book on the American Revolution.
The book, entitled, A Universal Appearance of War: The Revolutionary War in Virginia, 1775-1781, chronicles the war in Virginia from start to finish. Cecere sheds light, and recognition, on many overlooked Virginia engagements. Readers will discover that although the war started off modestly in Virginia, it concluded with a dramatic flourish that required bold action and some good fortune for the allies to succeed.
. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board instilled its 2015 slate of officers at its monthly meeting today. The following were unanimously approved by the Operations Board in December and took on their new roles starting today:
“Having such respected and knowledgeable public officials that really care about improving transportation serve as VRE Operations Board officers is a recipe for VRE’s continued success,” said Doug Allen, CEO of VRE.
The Board of Directors of Potomac Health Foundation announced Susie Lee as its new executive director. As executive director, Ms. Lee will provide oversight of the Foundation’s grant making and operations and lead the Foundation in a strategic planning process. Susie Lee was previously Director of Grant Programs at the Foundation.
Ms. Lee brings more than 16 years of public health experience to the position. She has worked at the local, national, and international levels managing public health programs and monitoring grants to ensure effective implementation and improved health outcomes. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.
