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Want to talk to the Prince William police chief? Here’s your chance.

Published February 24, 2018 at 9:32PM

A public service announcement from the Prince William police:

Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host a “Conversation with the Chief” on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Potomac View Elementary School located at 14601 Lamar Road in Woodbridge beginning at 7:00PM. We would like to extend an invitation to those who live in the community and the surrounding area to come out, meet the Chief, and engage in conversation. Chief Barnard will personally answer questions and discuss any topics of concern from residents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to get to know their Police Department and ask questions directly to the Chief and other police staff. Members from the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and recruiters will also be on hand to answer questions and provide useful information regarding safety tips, neighborhood watches, and recruitment. The Chief plans to hold additional community engagement conversations at other locations across Prince William County this year. We look forward to seeing you and having a productive discussion.

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U.S. Marshals Task Force arrests attempted armed robbery suspect

By Potomac Local News

Published February 23, 2018 at 9:50PM

From the Prince William police report:

Malicious Wounding | Attempted Armed Robbery *ARREST – On February 23, members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Christopher John COWARD at a residence in Fairfax. The accused was wanted for multiple charges related to an attempted armed robbery in the 1600 block of Florida Ave in Woodbridge on September 5.

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Four 15-minute activities to do with the senior in your life

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Published February 23, 2018 at 1:36PM | Updated February 23, 2018 at 4:27PM

If you are a caregiver, this might sound familiar. You want to do meaningful activities with the senior in your life, but things get in the way. You get tired, or you don’t know if the senior in your care will like your suggestions. But seniors, like anyone else, sometimes need ideas or encouragement to take part in activities. The key is to get to know your senior and then simplify the process. You can opt for short activities that are meaningful but also support your senior’s cognitive and physical health. Here are some options for 15-minute activities designed to enhance quality of life.

Singing – Not only does song sooth the soul, it’s a great way to exercise the vocal cords, bring back memories of a different time, practice word recall and create a bond. Even if you don’t know all the words, hum along. Or ask the senior in your life to teach you the song. Out of tune? No worries. This is not a concert. It’s fifteen minutes of fun.

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Senate panel votes to ban ‘lunch shaming’ in Virginia

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2018 at 7:45PM | Updated February 25, 2018 at 8:34PM

RICHMOND – A Senate committee Thursday unanimously approved a bill to prohibit “lunch shaming” – the practice of singling out students who owe the school cafeteria money or cannot pay for their lunch.

The Senate Education and Health Committee voted 15-0 in favor of House Bill 50, which would bar schools from giving students a hand stamp or wristband when their lunch account is empty, or ask students to do chores or throw away their meal if they cannot pay. The bill specifies that any concerns regarding students’ lunch debt must be taken up directly with their parents or guardians.

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Supervisor Anderson, Police Chief Keen talk traffic safety, enforcement on the first Potomac Local Podcast

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 22, 2018 at 8:33AM | Updated February 22, 2018 at 9:32AM

Traffic congestion and enforcement is a growing problem in Prince William County.

As the population continues to increase, so do the number of fatal car crashes. There were 26 fatal crashes in the county in 2016, a whopping 145% increase over the prior year.

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Indecent exposure suspect caught, charged with multiple crimes

By Potomac Local News

Published February 20, 2018 at 7:53PM

From the Prince William police press release:

Indecent Exposure *ARREST – On February 16, Kevin Allen RANDOLPH II was located and arrested without incident. The accused was wanted for an indecent exposure that occurred at a residence located in the 4600 block of Central Park Dr in Woodbridge on February 11.

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Prince William County continues its march toward a brand identity. Getting there may not be easy.

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2018 at 1:33PM | Updated February 20, 2018 at 1:58PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William County leaders want more drivers to see the signs.

For years, there have been green highway signs on highways welcoming drivers to the county. Blue street signs hung on the mast arms of signal lights show street names.

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Take Me Home Tuesday: Poor Moses has had it rough. Can you help?

By Potomac Local News

Published February 20, 2018 at 4:00AM

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Choose how you will lend a hand

By Potomac Local News

Published February 17, 2018 at 8:01PM | Updated March 30, 2018 at 2:08PM

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· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for male mentors for kids in their programs. It just takes a 2 hour per week commitment to make a huge difference in a young man’s life. Please call Vernell at (571) 432-8312 to learn more.

· Pattie Elementary School has just kicked off their Reading Mentor Program to give kids consistent, valuable reading time with a volunteer. In order to establish the relationship with this child, they are asking volunteers to sign up for a specific 30 minute time slot once a week for the rest of the school year. This promises to be super fun. You can sign up on line at: signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2109338/false#/invitation or via email to Mr. Lucciotti at: [email protected]

CENTERFUSE launches LaB: Insight on everything from bookkeeping to pitching a new business to prospective customers and investors

By Potomac Local News

Published February 17, 2018 at 1:54PM | Updated February 17, 2018 at 2:10PM

CENTERFUSE, the unique, shared coworking space located in the heart of Historic Downtown Manassas at Center and Main Streets, has announced the first sessions in its Launch-A-Business (LAB) education and incubator seminar series for emerging small businesses. The LAB Program – a core tenet of CENTERFUSE’s business plan to empower entrepreneurs and startup small business ventures, will begin sessions on April 18, with two-hour seminars every other weekend for 8 weeks.

The first in an on-going series of LAB seminar sessions – will teach participating new business owners practical knowledge, best practice insights, and legal and logistical fundamentals for launching and operating a startup company.