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Surovell: Comments on Virginia’s 2019 budget

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Surovell

The 2019 General Assembly session adjourned on February 24 after a few hiccups.  Two weeks ago, I discussed the legislation that I passed.  In this column, I will explain various budget actions we took.

First, unlike the Federal Government, our budget is balanced as required by the Constitution of Virginia. Next, the General Assembly needed to address modifications to our tax code to bring it up to speed with changes made by Congress with the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2018.  This is usually labelled “conformity.”

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Merry Christmas

By Uriah Kiser
Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

It is one of my favorite days of the year — Christmas Eve — a time full of wonder, magic, and memories.

For so many, so much is possible on this day. Reuniting with family and friends, making new ones, serving your neighbors, and giving to the less fortunate are just some of the things that spring to mind on this day.

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There’s still time to make Potomac Local stronger and save — money & local journalism

By Uriah Kiser
Kiser

We’re about to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a brand new year.

And as we do this time every year, we’re getting ready to take a look back at the biggest stories of the year based on the number of views each story received on our website.

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Sentara Emergency Medicine chief is 65 pounds lighter: How he did it

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Healthy living can be tough, but for Dr. Adam Brown, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and Sentara Lake Ridge, he’s practicing what he preaches. Over the last year, Dr. Brown has lost 65 pounds through diet and exercise.

• It can be challenging to change habits. As a Doctor, what would you tell folks who are working on getting healthier?

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The Manassas Park Community Center is going places!

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By Eliut Morales

The holidays are coming up, and for the next few weeks, shopping malls will be filled with people shopping for gifts for their loved ones. If you happen to be at Manassas Mall this holiday season, be sure to look up, and you’ll find our new banner hanging above Santa’s picture station!

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No weight for six months. How this ‘Edge athlete retrained herself mentally, physically after foot surgery.

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The December Competitive Edge Athlete of the Month is Kieara “Kiki” Edwards.

Edwards was a key player for the East Cobb Bullets. She helped them win the 2018 Triple Crown 18u National Championship last summer.

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