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Have you been watching the Olympics in Rio on TV? Have you lost track of just how many gold medals Michael Phelps has won? (To date, he has won 32 gold medals!)
You hear the same type of stories about the Olympic athletes during every Olympics—the sacrifice, the dedication, the perseverance, and the never-ending support of friends, family, and countrymen to enable the Olympic athletes to perform at the highest levels as the world watches.
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Special Victims Bureaus aren’t just creations of Primetime TV.
In the Prince William County Police Department, Detective Matthew Newbauer works with a group of detectives dedicated to the public they serve. These are the detectives of the Special Victims Unit, trained to solve cases ranging from sexual crimes against women and children to physical abuse of the elderly.
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How can you find out about the great programs and classes offered at the Manassas Park Community Center?
Well, you can check out the Fall 2016 Manassas Park MOSAIC available August 15! it’s the best way to find out about the fantastic programs offered at the Manassas Park Community Center (MPCC). Some of our classes and programs are brand new, while others are back by popular demand because they are patron favorites.
Long before European settlers arrived in Northern Virginia Native Americans traveled numerous waterways in the region.
The few paths around the area frequently followed high ridges between the rivers and creeks. In this area, the trail was commonly referred to as The Potomac Path by early provincials in the area, and they were charged by the General Assembly to keep their “highways clear of vegetation. “
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The City of Manassas Farmers Market has had quite the season this year!
This season alone, there have been over 30,000 visitors to the markets. The City of Manassas Farmers Market runs three days a week – Tuesdays through August from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Harris Pavilion, Thursdays through the beginning of November from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harris Pavilion, and Saturdays through November from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parking Lot B, better known to many as the water tower lot across from the Train Depot.
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As the old song goes “I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.” There is little hope for our planet if we don’t start teaching our children the importance of living the zero waste life.
One of the great things about children is that they are so open to new ideas and plans. When you teach them about the importance of something and ask for their help to solve a problem, they go all out with their enthusiasm and efforts.
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Navigating the justice system can be a bit of mystery, especially if you try to steer through it by yourself.
This is when Ricardo “Rick” Watts steps in. Deciding to become an entrepreneur in the Bail Bonds profession was not out of the ordinary for this Navy Veteran.
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Summer Reading isn’t over just yet!
Explore Summer Reading ends August 20, but the journey through reading lasts a lifetime. The fun isn’t over yet, though—you still have three weeks to earn stamps and attend exciting free performances, and kids can still earn a free book.
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A triathlon is defined as the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, a triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.
Ask anyone who likes to participate in a triathlon why they like them and they’ll tell you triathlons are great way to stay in shape. As a bonus, you can compare your completion times against other participants and against yourself to attain your personal best time.