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LEADERSHIP LEMONADE: Teams raise money for charities

Published July 22, 2019 at 10:58AM | Updated July 23, 2019 at 12:35AM

MANASSAS — (Press Release) Now through July 25, local middle and high school students are participating in the Leadership Prince William Summer Youth Academy’s annual Leadership Lemonade fundraiser. The Red Team will be raising funds for Bright Care Center; the Blue Team will be raising funds in support of CASA Child Intervention Services.

Leadership Lemonade is an entrepreneurial competition that encourages philanthropy and community awareness among the students. The exercise culminates on Wednesday, July 24 with two competing lemonade stands on the grounds of Youth for Tomorrow—home base for the two-week summer camp. As part of their experience, this week the students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from seven Prince William/Greater Manassas area not-for-profit organizations. Using the information gathered during their meetings, the students were divided into two teams and asked to choose which organizations they would be raising money for. They chose the Bright Care Center and CASA.

Prince William touts new data centers, small business efforts

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2019 at 12:20AM

The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The Prince William County Department of Economic Development today announced $1.53 billion in capital investment and 227 new jobs in the Fiscal Year 2019, stemming from 13 targeted industry projects. The results marked yet another twelve-month period within which the county has logged over half a billion dollars in economic development projects.

During the year, the county further solidified its position as a major player in the world’s largest data center market with the completion of 6 data center projects, including COPT’s two new data centers in Innovation Park, and celebrated notable achievements of some of its fastest-growing companies. Mu-Del Electronics LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency and microwave-based systems, relocated to a $5 million custom-built operations center at Merritt I-66 Business Park. A move that could spur a doubling of the company’s local workforce.

BEAT THE HEAT with these 4 fun activities

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2019 at 7:05PM | Updated July 21, 2019 at 12:21AM

With temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees on Saturday and 101 on Sunday, we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat.

Here are four ideas that can keep you cool this weekend.

NEW DIALYSIS TECH: Sentara first in Northern Virginia to offer minimally invasive service

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2019 at 12:37PM | Updated July 19, 2019 at 2:02PM

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center introduces a new procedure for dialysis patients which keeps them from undergoing open surgery.

Earlier this month, physicians at the Sentara Heart & Vascular Center performed the first minimally invasive procedure in Northern Virginia to create a permanent access for one of our patients requiring dialysis.

Commonwealth’s attorney candidates at odds on non-violent drug arrests

By Local News

Published July 19, 2019 at 12:13PM

The race to replace Prince William County’s outgoing Commonwealth’s Attorney Paul Ebert is beginning to take shape with both candidates — Republican Mike May and Democrat Amy Ashworth – saying they support some criminal justice reforms but disagree about how they should be implemented.

MCQUIGG PARK NAMING INVESTIGATION: Public shows support for name; Commission restarts process

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 18, 2019 at 11:45AM | Updated July 18, 2019 at 2:12PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A steady stream of people who knew Michele McQuigg came to speak in favor of her.

They talked about the former elected House of Delegates ‘members’ ability to reach across the aisle to and work with constituents of both political parties to solve problems.

Department of Fire and Rescue announces graduates from Class 2019-1

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 17, 2019 at 9:49PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — On Friday, July 5, the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue held a graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 2019-1.

Battalion Chief Chris Granger presided over the ceremony.

Dean’s list to degrees: People on the Move for July 16

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 15, 2019 at 11:40PM

Editors note: “People on the Move” is a post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.

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History and fun happenings this month in Prince William County

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 15, 2019 at 11:40PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — There are summer camps, free movies, and lots more happening this month at historic sites throughout Prince William County.

The Civil War Basic Summer Camp at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre is the place for children between the ages of 8 and 12 who want to learn about the Civil War.

EXCLUSIVE: Chief Barnard on Woodbridge double homicide: “We’re working hard”

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2019 at 9:47PM | Updated July 16, 2019 at 12:11AM

DALE CITY — Prince William police chief Barry Barnard is making a plea for anyone with information on the shooting deaths of two men to come forward.

The bodies of Jairo Mayorga, 39, and Milton Lopez, 40, of Woodbridge, were found behind the 7 Market convenience store on Featherstone Road in Woodbridge on the morning of June 22.