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Jail house life recreation one of several events during Prince William Historic Preservation Month

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May is Historic Preservation Month, a nationwide event that highlights the contributions that historic preservation has made in strengthening local communities.

Prince William County is lucky to have many organizations that help preserve our community’s history, including a County Historic Preservation Division. The Prince William County Historic Preservation Division is the caretaker of nearly a dozen historic sites and properties that interpret the history of all of Prince William County’s residents from the pre-colonial era to today.

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7 reasons to choose sports camps at Manassas Park Community Center

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In Samurai Warriors Camp, campers defend their emperor from the invading army using Nerf toys and water balloons.

It’s that time of year. Summer camp season is upon us, and the excitement builds up in the household.

I can recall my youth and the constant annoyance I became to my parents to please put me into a summer sports camp. I attended Elite basketball camps in Pittsburgh all the way down to Orlando, Fla. I also participated in sports camps from soccer to football and I met a variety of great coaches and staff.

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Dance, improv comedy, music part of bigger Manassas Gallery Walk

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Gallery Walk is back and bigger than ever in historic Downtown Manassas on Friday May 6 from 6 to 9 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to come out and explore all of the arts this vibrant downtown has to offer.

This year, along with stationary visual arts, there will also be live performances of dance, music, and improv comedy throughout the streets.

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Louisiana flair, fun coming back to Manassas for ‘Cajun Occasion 2’

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Okra’s will throw a Louisiana-style picnic again this year in Historic Downtown Manassas.

The celebration — Okra’s Cajun Occasion 2 — invites residents to the lawn of the Manassas Museum where they can be with family and friends, listen to live music, and treat themselves to a bounty of Louisiana fare.

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Virginia Governor’s restoration of voting rights also will affect gun rights

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe allowed more than 200,000 ex-cons in Virginia to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election last week.

This single action marks one of the biggest steps taken by a state to instantly restore voting rights. The change applies to all felons, violent and non-violent, who have completed their sentences and been released from supervised probation or parole. Furthermore, with the signing of this executive order, McAuliffe eliminated the need for an application for those that had completed their sentences.

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Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center builds athletes

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Speed. Strength. Agility. Skill development. Athletes need all four, along with endurance, perseverance, good sportsmanship and other attributes. Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center in Woodbridge fosters it all.

Competitive Edge, a dynamic youth performance center offering 18,000 square feet of skill-building space, is arguably one of the most comprehensive sports centers in the area. With half of their space devoted to baseball, the other half devoted to speed, strength and agility training, there’s always a flurry of activity at the center.

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Artists are being drawn to Manassas for the City’s energy

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Artists are thriving in the City of Manassas.  

A once little known community, the City’s art programs are gaining recognition across the state.  Staying true to the City’s motto of having an “historic HEART and modern BEAT,” the City is no longer attracting artists based solely on its history.  (more…)

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