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Published July 22, 2020 at 10:35PM | Updated July 26, 2020 at 10:46PM

The sunflowers are in bloom and ready for picking at Burnside Farms in Nokesville.

Every summer in the middle of July, when the sunflowers bloom, Burnside Farms holds the Summer of Sunflowers: a sunflower festival that allows guests to pick sunflowers and participate in various fun activities. While certain portions of the event will be different this year due to the new coronavirus, namely their famous ‘sunflower maze,’ an abundance of sunflowers will still be available for guests to pick and take home.

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Columbia Gas offers payment plans for those affected by coronavirus

By Arabella Thornhill

Published July 22, 2020 at 1:21AM

Many have been struggling to make ends meet on their bills since the coronavirus outbreak, and now Columbia Gas of Virginia is giving its customers a break when it comes to paying their bills.

From a press release:

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Prince William to hear rezoning case for mystery logistics center

By Rick Horner

Published July 20, 2020 at 10:40PM

A new logistics center could be built in Gainesville.

Who is going to operate a new logistics center that is slated to be built on nine acres of land on Wellington Road in Gainesville?

On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will vote to rezone over eight acres of land from heavy industrial to industrial/transportation use. The property is located on Wellington, near the intersection of University Drive.

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Prince William County Government lists more locations offering free coronavirus testing

By Arabella Thornhill

Published July 19, 2020 at 11:02PM

The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

For those who missed out on the previous opportunity, here are more locations available for free coronavirus testing for those who live and work in Prince William County, City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park.

According to a Prince William County Government press release, to obtain free coronavirus testing and results, citizens must provide full name, phone number, and a home or work address that proves residence in the stated above areas.

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Historic properties to fold into Prince William parks and rec dept., under proposal

By Trinity Bui

Published July 15, 2020 at 11:11PM | Updated July 17, 2020 at 3:56PM

Rippon Lodge historic site in Woodbridge.

The Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department has updated its ~~tourism~~ master draft plan for 2020, a document focused on projecting community needs in the next 10-15 years.

The plan discusses in part how historic sites are assets for tourism and looks into how to utilize these sites to boost economic gains.

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Prince William County Police Department announces the date of their annual national night out

By Arabella Thornhill

Published July 14, 2020 at 9:39PM | Updated July 14, 2020 at 11:10PM

The Prince William County Police Department is holding their 37th National Night Out to bring the community and police department together.

According to a press release from the police department, this event will take place on Tuesday, August 4, with social distancing being practiced. With the coronavirus still interfering in everyday life, police have stated that they will not let citizens into their vehicles compared to previous years.

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Home sales in Prince William County have increased according to authorities

By Arabella Thornhill

Published July 14, 2020 at 11:07AM

Olde Town Square is a series of homes n Downtown Manassas, along Zebedee and Center streets. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

REALTOR Association of Prince William County (PWAR) has announced an increase in home sales on the market in June 2020, compared to June 2019.

The association has gathered statistics showing this positive trend using SmartCharts with data provided by Bright MLS, which serves as a multiple listing service for Prince William County.

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Dynamic speed signs go up on express lanes, number of speeding tickets go down

By Rick Horner

Published July 8, 2020 at 4:56PM

Dynamic speed signs have been set up on the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstates 95 and 495.

Transurban, the Australian-based transportation company that operates the express lanes, installed the new speed signs for a trial run. Much like traffic radar signs that drivers see along the roadside in neighborhoods, dynamic signs will show how fast a vehicle is going within the express lane.

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Board Seeks Input from Community for Strategic Plan

By Press Release

Published July 7, 2020 at 10:01AM | Updated July 7, 2020 at 11:04PM

The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors wants input from county residents to help develop the county’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in several ways, including via an online survey and virtual community conversations.

“Community engagement is a vital component of the strategic planning process, and the input provided will be key in selecting goals and priorities that will guide the county’s vision for the future,” said Kaye Wallace, the county’s strategic plan coordinator.

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Prince William, Manassas school boards to meet next week, discuss fall reopenings

By Gianna Jirak

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:33PM

The wait is nearly over for those seeking an answer regarding the reopening of schools in Prince William County and Manassas.

On July 7 and 8, both school boards will hold separate meetings to hear community input on the reopening of their school divisions, review survey data collected from their staff and school communities, and discuss the matter, according to press releases from both school divisions. Manassas is set to vote on their reopening plans on July 14, and Prince William is set to do the same on July 15.