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Published September 12, 2017 at 9:15AM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:36PM

Data released by the United States Travel Association (USTA) reveals that all regions in Virginia posted an increase in tourism revenue last year.

Tourism revenue for the City of Manassas reached $68,000,000. Local tourism-supported jobs totaled 580 while local tourism-related taxes were $1,800,000, a 3.5% increase. All data was received by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) from US Travel Association and is based on domestic visitor spending (travelers from within the United States) from trips taken 50 miles or more away from home.

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Bull Run Rotary Clubs needs volunteers to help support SERVE

By Potomac Local News

Published September 11, 2017 at 2:25PM

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Good Morning Prince William – September is National Preparedness Month! In light of recent disasters such as wildfires, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, please take some time to prepare for emergencies before they happen. Remember, disasters don’t plan ahead, but You Can! Please visit ready.gov/September for great information on how you can prepare an emergency kit for your family and pets.

· Please join us in Manassas Park on September 16 at the Emergency Preparedness Fair 10am-2pm at the Fire Rescue Department, 9080 Manassas Drive in Manassas Park. For more information, please call (703) 335-8845. Also, the wonderful folks in City of Manassas are hosting their Preparedness Month Fun Fair on September 23, 9am-1pm at the Manassas Farmer’s Market on Prince William Street, across from Baldwin Elementary School. Emergency kits, kid activities, emergency vehicles and lots of important emergency preparedness information will be available at both events.

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Will Starbucks replace the Starbucks at Cheshire Station?

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 11, 2017 at 5:30AM

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Route 1 name change could cost small businesses thousands

By Potomac Local News

Published September 7, 2017 at 2:12PM | Updated September 7, 2017 at 2:32PM

Jefferson Davis Highway at Neabsco Mills Road in Woodbirdge {Photo: Prince William County]

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Labor Day vacationers expected to fill E-ZPass Express lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published August 31, 2017 at 12:36PM

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Long-distance travelers use the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 95.

And the operators of the lanes said they’ll be ready for them, Today via a press release, they’re warning other drivers to be ready for them, too, this Labor Day weekend.

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County officials urge families to create disaster plan in the wake of Hurricane Harvey

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 29, 2017 at 5:30AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Fire and rescue officials in Prince William County are watching the disastrous effects Hurricane Harvey is having in Houston.

While the storm may be nearly 1,400 miles away, officials here know hurricane season is far from over. And they urge residents to be prepared should a Harvey-like storm take aim at our region.

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Woodbridge Job Fair set for August 29

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Published August 23, 2017 at 7:13AM | Updated September 8, 2017 at 6:07PM

WOODBRIDGE — If you are seeking a new job or even a career change, you should look no further and attend The Greater Woodbridge Community Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 29 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Gym, 13020 Telegraph Rd., Woodbridge, Va. 22192.

This event will provide you with access to employers seeking talented candidates in varying disciplines and admission is free.

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