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Published August 6, 2016 at 10:34AM | Updated August 26, 2016 at 4:32PM

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Good morning Prince William – Mark your calendars for the next free concert at Battlefield Garden Center on Friday August 19th, 6-10pm. This is a fun family friendly event with moon bounce and activities for the kids, live music by the No Pressure Band and local crafters. Food drinks available for sale that all benefit the Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program for needy kid’s right here in our community. Cheers to Battlefield Garden Center for their sponsorship of this wonderful summer concert series. The center is located at 4641 Sudley Road, Catharpin, Va- see you there!

· Saved Hands Foundation needs school supplies for their 3rd Annual Back to School program for needy kids. Please pick up a few extra notebooks, book bags, paper tablets, crayons, pens/pencils, ruler or school paper while you’re out and about and drop them off at the Prince William Free Clinic, 13900 Church Hill Drive Woodbridge on Saturday, August 27th from 9am-12 noon. Many thanks for your support.

Opinion

Lovejoy: A strong city needs a strong manufacturing base

By Potomac Local News

Published August 3, 2016 at 2:34PM

Importance of Manufacturing To Local Economy

Watching both party’s conventions on television this week as both a City Councilman and concerned Republican, I couldn’t help but reflect on just how lucky we are to live in such a great country. I’m so very proud to play a small role in our representative democracy as a member of the Manassas City Council. We have such a great city.

Originals

Don’t forget Tuesday August 2nd is National Night Out

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2016 at 7:18AM

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· Good morning Prince William – Catholic Charities- Hogar Immigrant Services is urgently seeking teachers for the English classes in Manassas, Woodbridge and Dale City. These classes are held Monday-Thursday but volunteers are only asked to teach once a week. Training is provided and you do not need to know any other language. Please call Cynthia at (571) 208-1572 ext. 103 to learn more.

· Don’t forget Tuesday August 2nd is National Night Out in Manassas Park from 5-8pm at Signal Hill Park. Volunteer Prince William will be there to share all kinds of volunteer opportunities for you and your family. Great family fun, food, games, entertainment, cool law enforcement activities including K9 demos as well as fire fighters and EMS professionals.

News

Prince William County Office of Elections needs volunteers for Nov. 8 Presidential Election

By Potomac Local News

Published July 22, 2016 at 2:23PM

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Business

Lessening growing pains in the government contracting world

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Published July 18, 2016 at 9:19AM | Updated March 27, 2017 at 3:18PM

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Soil & Water Conservation District seeks volunteers for E.coli study of Quantico Creek

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2016 at 11:21AM

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Good morning Prince William – Embrace Treatment Foster Care has an urgent need for new foster families. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a child with your loving home. Come hear how to make this huge difference in a child’s life at their next information session on Tuesday, July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Chinn Park Library. Tons of training and support given to all families. Please call Gretchen at (540) 613-5120 to learn more.

· The 9th Annual ADA Celebration is Saturday, July 23rd at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. The event runs 10am-2pm with lots of fun, activities, food, and live music to celebrate!

City of Manassas is outperforming school systems with similar demographics and serving a single high school

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Published July 11, 2016 at 3:06PM | Updated September 15, 2016 at 9:51AM

Northern Virginia is home to some of the best public schools systems in the state, and nation.

For a relatively small community like the City of Manassas, ‘keeping up with the Jones’’ might seem like a daunting task. But just as Manassas is experiencing a revitalization, so too is the public school system.

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Homebound seniors need transportation to doctors appointments

By Potomac Local News

Published July 8, 2016 at 2:11PM | Updated July 8, 2016 at 8:36PM

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· Good morning Prince William – StreetLight Ministries in Woodbridge offers a number of services to homebound seniors and other fragile clients. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping and other simple chores. Please email Rev. Powers [email protected] to learn the many ways you can help another in the greater Woodbridge community.

· The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program –RSVP welcomes Jan Hawkins as our new program director. She can be reached at: [email protected] or [email protected]. She has lots of new and fun volunteer opportunities in the community. Cheers to senior power!

Originals

Prince William Area Free Clinic needs 1-2 registered nurse volunteers

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2016 at 6:34PM

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· Good morning Prince William – You hear it in the news almost every day, Identity Theft! Don’t become a victim; join Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) on Wednesday, July 13 from 7 to 9 pm at the Sudley North Government Center’s Jean McCoy Conference Room and learn how to protect yourself. Call 703-792-6287 or email [email protected] to register.

· Mark your calendars for the next Community Forum on Wednesday July 6th – 7pm at the Old Manassas Courthouse titled: The Rural Crescent: Fact or Fiction? This event is sponsored by The PW Conservation Alliance. All are Welcome. You can call (703) 490-5200 for additional info.

Standing Out: Why Parents Choose Preschool at the Manassas Park Community Center

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2016 at 11:48AM

Preschool Teacher, Ms. Brandy, admires the work of one of her preschool students.

When parents of preschool age kids are considering where to send their kids to preschool, the big question is: what separates one preschool program from another?

The staff at the Manassas Park Community Center (MPCC), knows it’s a combination of their experience, knowledge, and love of children that makes their program stand out from all the rest in the area.