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Published January 21, 2015 at 2:37PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

Students from American National University signed up to vote in Prince William County.

In recognition of the Martin Luther King holiday and a day of service, Medical Assistant students from the Northern Virginia Campus of American National University collectively registered to vote in Prince William County.

Their inspiration came not only from Dr. Martin Luther King, but also from the ANU Mission Statement, which states, “Graduates of American National University should understand and practice their responsibilities to their families, their fellow men and their communities by becoming effective and contributing citizens.”

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Updated: Prince William cancels evening activities

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2015 at 2:24PM | Updated January 21, 2015 at 3:03PM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

Prince William County Public Schools canceled all evening activities tonight.

Here’s full information in a statement from the school division:

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Manassas First Friday February: It’s the ‘Souper Bowl’

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Published January 20, 2015 at 6:56PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

Historic Downtown Manassas is putting on the Soup for First Friday February.

On Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., city restaurants are pairing up with downtown merchants to offer a soup for sampling. Five-dollar wristbands allow participants to sample the soups from each location and vote to name a champion of the “Souper Bowl.”

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Region to readying to welcome 12,000 athletes for Fairfax World Police & Fire Games

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 20, 2015 at 2:14PM

Prince William County is getting in on the action during the Fairfax 2015 World Police and Fire Games.

Dubbed the Olympics of public safety personnel, the games will take place June 26 to July 5. More than 12,000 firefighters and police officers currently serving or retired, from all over the globe, are expected to descend apron the area. They’re expected to bring with them some 30,000 spectators, according to Fairfax 2015.

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Would closing Prince William schools in zones mean fewer snow days?

By Potomac Local News

Published January 16, 2015 at 7:29AM | Updated January 16, 2015 at 9:35AM

David Kline, associate superintendent for Prince William schools, Lilly Jessie, Prince William School Board, and others spoke on a panel at Northern Virginia Community College.

It’s been a rough start to the New Year for the Prince William County Public School division.

On Jan. 6, it snowed heavily across portions of Prince William and Fairfax counties as a clipper system “over performed” and peppered frozen precipitation across the area, resulting in more snow than forecasters originally thought the storm would bring.

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After McDonalds robbery, young mom shown path to a degree

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Published January 15, 2015 at 4:48PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:38PM

Amercian National University (ANU) student Jazmin Lopez works toward her medical associates degree.

Jazmin Lopez, 20, of Manassas, knew that she needed to make a change in her life, and ANU offered her an opportunity to work toward her degree in a growing field.
Her neighbor was the first to recommend American National University, which has a campus in Manassas located on Liberia Avenue.

“They were promoting the school [at Gold’s Gym], when [my neighbor] met a recruiter from ANU,” Lopez said, continuing, “She was giving me information, but I wasn’t so sure about going to school.”

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Used tires are mysterious. New Cooper Starfire Tires cost about the same

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Published January 12, 2015 at 12:54PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:38PM

Hometowne Auto Repair and Tire in Woodbridge, Virginia now carries Cooper Starfire Tires. It’s a quality new tire that last a lot longer a used tire would.

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Instead of buying a used tire that you might have to replace sooner than later, consider a new Cooper Starfire Tire.

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Teen wins NYC trip with “Say I Won’t” video with Manassas City Police Department

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Published January 11, 2015 at 1:45PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:40PM

Captain Trey Lawler and Chief Doug Keen stand behind Mark Johnson.

In December, City of Manassas resident Mark Johnson had an idea for the #SayIWont video contest put on by Grammy Award winner Lecrae Moore and Reach Records. The video contest asked participants to make a 15 second video showing how “you’re not scared to be different.” Mark’s video featured members of the Manassas City Police Department.

Mark Johnson had the idea, in light of current happenings in other areas of the country, to show a positive relationship between the Manassas City Police Department and a City resident. His video shows him coming into MCPD Roll Call and encouraging the officers about to go out in the field.

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William Murphy appointed to Dumfries Town Council

By Potomac Local News

Published January 9, 2015 at 8:45AM

William Murphy will suspend his duties on the Dumfries Board of Zoning Appeals and take a temporary seat on the Town Council.

Murphy was appointed to the ordinance making governing board for the 1.6 square mile town on Tuesday night. His appointment comes after longtime Councilwoman Kristen Forrester stepped down from the Council late last year.

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Chick-fil-A fans brave frigid cold, sleep in tents at new Dumfries restaurant opening

By Potomac Local News

Published January 8, 2015 at 10:43PM

Chick-fil-A fans brave frigid cold and sleep in tents in the parking lot of the companys newest location in Dumfries, Virginia.

A new Chick-fil-A opened outside Dumfries, but not before hundreds camped out in frigid cold temperatures to win free food.

The new restaurant is located near the intersection of Route 234 and Van Doren Road, near Interstate 95. It opened Thursday morning after a what was a long night for the Chick-fil-A faithful who slept in tents in what felt like zero degree weather in a marketing stunt.