By MARY ROSENTHOL
For Potomac Local News
DALE CITY , Va. — On Saturday, hockey players, students, and fans will gather at Northern Virginia Community College to watch the final game of the season and to honor former team captain Rob Lucier who died in October. Lucier’s #3 will officially be retired during a ceremony prior to the game.
MANASSAS, Va. –– The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas wants to be a lunchtime destination.
The center will begin hosting weekday performances following a catered lunch. The series, Matinee Idylls, will be held inside the center’s Gregory Family Theater.
MANASSAS, Va. — The Prince William Chamber of Commerce invited its members to join them this month on a trip to Richmond to meet with state policymakers and see government in action. The group included members of the Chamber’s Prince William Veteran Council.
“General Assembly members were excited to see that we have an active, engaged council that both supports veterans and taps into the expertise and energy that they bring to the community,” said Nancy Hiteshue, Chamber Vice President of Public Policy and Communications.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Missing a high school diploma and want to change that? Prince William County Public Schools will administer a practice test to see if you’re ready to take GED classes.
More in a press release from the school division:
By SAM ISAACS
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – Members of the House and Senate are optimistic that at least some of the 10 bills to crack down on texting while driving will make it past the legislative deadline called crossover day.
This year the National Capital Region Red Cross Chapter will hold its under-the-sea themed prom at Heritage Hunt Country Club in Gainesville on April 26 from 7-11 p.m.
A locally-owned Virginia bank will be purchased by United Bankshares, Inc. of Charleston, W.Va.
United Bankshares this week announced it would purchase Virginia Commerce Bank and its 28 banking locations across Northern Virginia, including banking centers in Prince William County and Frederickburg.
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Devin Simpson has been selected to attend the 2013 Steve Harvey Dreamer’s Academy.
By WHITNEY SPICER
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Bob McDonnell has reason to celebrate after the House Finance Committee on Wednesday approved a key part of the transportation plan that he hopes will define his term.
