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Discover the area’s best-kept secret when planning your wedding

Published January 30, 2017 at 2:46PM | Updated December 20, 2018 at 9:55AM

Banquet Hall rentals at the Manassas Park Community center include tables and chairs, but renters can also rent their own chairs as Sandara did to better coordinate with her wedding theme

You’ve heard it before: planning a wedding can be expensive. According to costofwedding.com, the average cost of a wedding is $26,645. Most couples plan to spend less than $10,000 for their big day, but the cost of everything associated with planning weddings adds up – and guess what, this price does NOT include the cost of the honeymoon!

So what money saving tips are out there for couples on a budget? How can they keep costs down and quality high? In other words, are there any corners you can cut while providing a top-notch, well presented, beautiful day for yourselves, your friends, and your families?

It’s SOUPer Bowl Week at Chick-fil-A Bristow: Large bowl of soup and free small salad

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Published January 30, 2017 at 9:14AM

Souper Bowl is Back in Manassas for a third year

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Published January 27, 2017 at 11:44AM | Updated February 1, 2017 at 1:32PM

First Friday is back and it is time for the Third Annual “Souper Bowl!”

On Friday, February 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., merchants in Historic Downtown Manassas will be hosting restaurants and serving up soup. This year, 10 locations will feature soups, ranging from chili to gumbo and more.

Don’t miss these Black History Month events in Prince William County

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Published January 20, 2017 at 11:59AM | Updated January 20, 2017 at 2:55PM

Celebrate Black History Month with Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division

Prince William County has a unique and extensive African American history that is preserved and interpreted through its surviving buildings. Enslaved African Americans worked at plantations within the county including Rippon Lodge and Ben Lomond. At Brentsville, both enslaved and free African Americans were placed on trial for various crimes, though they were unable to testify against their white neighbors.

Smart Beginnings supports starting children off strong

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Published January 20, 2017 at 11:08AM | Updated February 7, 2017 at 9:43AM

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Many people can remember the days of working on reading skills in school and the wonderful adventures that opened as a result. But that’s not every child’s experience, because not every child is ready for Kindergarten. And it’s often not just about age or maturity. The fact is, children who enter Kindergarten healthy and ready to learn have better success educationally and as adults.

The Town of Dumfries is Hiring

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Published January 13, 2017 at 10:56AM

— Building Official

— Chief of Police

‘Prince William County’s Critical Home Repair program’

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Published January 9, 2017 at 9:57AM

Through Habitat for Humanity Prince William County’s Critical Home Repair program, critical systems that impact health and safety are repaired, replaced or built for families who could not otherwise afford to accomplish these tasks. Please visit https://habitatpwc.org/programs/ to learn more!

Honor vets and active duty military at the Clubs at Quantico

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Published January 6, 2017 at 8:23AM

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On Tuesday, January 24 the Prince William Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Salute to the Armed Forces Luncheon at the Clubs at Quantico & Crossroads Event Center, located on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Want More Prince William County?

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Published January 5, 2017 at 7:55AM | Updated February 1, 2017 at 1:32PM

Prince William County has established itself as an important part of the economic landscape of the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia. The County’s contributions to the Northern Virginia economy has resulted in the region singularly accounting for roughly 45 percent of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s total economic activity and 37 percent of all employment, as recently reported in the 2016 State of the Commonwealth Report.

Competitive Edge gives girls in sports an edge

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Published December 29, 2016 at 10:12AM | Updated December 29, 2016 at 8:21PM

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Laila Jewett may only be an 8th grader, but she has big plans. Jewett wants to be a professional basketball player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).