A plan to build a mosque just inside Prince William County's Rural Crescent near Bristow will be heard by the county's Planning Commission.Â
From Prince William County Brenstville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson:Â
The Special Use Permit for the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) land use proposal is scheduled to be heard by the Prince William County Planning Commission (see below). The commission is a panel of eight citizens appointed by the Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) to advise the Board on land use and development issues. All land use applications are first deliberated by the commission who will make a formal recommendation to the BOCS. The application is then scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Supervisors for the final decision. Â
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Diners in search of fast, novel, and delicious meals may soon have more choices as new rules enable food trucks to open for business in the City of Manassas.
Although food trucks have always been a fixture at Manassas events like the Fall Jubilee, and have always been permitted at private events, recent changes to the zoning ordinance make it possible for food trucks to open on a regular basis. The zoning change responded to a growing nationwide and local demand among consumers for food truck fare and a growing number of local vendors ready to open for business.
Restaurateurs interested in parking their food trucks in Manassas will find a streamlined process for permitting. Food trucks are permitted to open if a property owner with at least one acre of land grants permission, and the truck owner obtains an annual $50 zoning permit, a business license, and all appropriate licenses and inspections from the Virginia Department of Health.
Up to three food trucks can stay open at an approved location for four hours between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., and all trucks must be removed from the property at the end of the day.
Please visit www.manassascity.org/zoningpermits or call 703-257-8232 for more information.
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A pickup lost its load of wood on Route 29 in Gainesville.Â
Police were called about 11:10 a.m. for a report of a man on the northbound side of the highway trying to put wood back into a blue truck near the intersection of Somerset Crossing Drive.Â
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Velocity Wings tells us it opened its doors in a new location in Bristow.Â
The new 145-seat restaurant opened Tuesday and offers wings, buffalo chicken egg rolls, chicken lettuce wraps, and pulled pork sliders.Â
The new eatery is located in the Braemar Village Center at 12853 Braemar Village Plaza.
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Police tell us the animals wee on a neighbor's property and not on a street.Â
"...it wasn't really a police issue," Prince William police spokesman 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok stated in an email.
No injuries were reported. The animals did not obstruct traffic.
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It’s that time of the year again! The 34th Annual Fall Jubilee will be held October 1 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
This highly recognized craft and artisan festival brings out nearly 30,000 people to visit Historic Downtown Manassas each year. Streets become lined with booths featuring unique crafters, non-profits, local community booths, and numerous downtown merchants. There is fun to be had for everyone at the Fall Jubilee!
This year brings back exciting contests introduced last year to the Fall Jubilee. Fall is the season of pumpkin pie and the pie contests are back again! Enter your homemade pumpkin pie into the baking contest or sign up for our pumpkin pie eating contest.
The pumpkin pie eating contest will be broken up into two age groups for children and adults – and there’s a catch, no hands allowed! The Main Stage on Prince William Street will feature music from DarcyDawn & Company and Kitty and the Fat Cats. Underneath the Harris Pavilion attendees can find the community stage featuring local dance troops and musical acts.
This year’s Beer and Wine Garden can be found on the Manassas Museum lawn from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sample beers from Manassas’s own BadWolf Brewing Co. and Heritage Brewing Co and get your wine fix from the new tasting room in downtown Manassas, Aroma.
There will also be loads of fun for the kids including, rides, games, and the Southern States Pumpkin Patch full of pumpkins waiting to be decorated. At noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m, there will be a DareDevil Dog Show on the museum lawn! Stop by to see tricks and a chance to meet the rebellious pups.
Parking for the Manassas Fall Jubilee can be found in the free, downtown multi-level parking garage on Main Street and Prince William Street. For more information about Historic Manassas, Inc., the Manassas Fall Jubilee, and other great Manassas events, go to visitmanassas.org.
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Health officials in Prince William County want to talk to anyone who purchased food or drink at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville.
A male store employee in his early 20s this week was diagnosed with hepatitis A, a virus that attacks the liver and can be fatal in rare cases. Anyone who purchased anything at the restaurant between 28 and August 16 is see their doctor.
From the Prince William Health District:
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Police identify the man found dead inside a house fire in Gainesville.Â
From Prince William police:Â
Death Investigation – On July 22 at 3:42PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13200 block of Catharpin Valley Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a single vehicle crash into a garage. When fire crews from the Department of Fire and Rescue arrived, the vehicle, a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, and the residence were found to be fully engulfed in flames.  The driver was located inside the Veracruz in the garage and pronounced dead at the scene. A dog was also located deceased inside the residence. Other occupants of the home were able to evacuate the residence without injury. The remains of the driver were transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for further analysis. This incident is being jointly investigated by the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit, Crash Unit, and the Department of Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshals’ Office. The investigation continues.
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Submitted The Children's Therapy Center:Â
My name is Alexandra Smith and I am the Marketing Coordinator at The Children's Therapy Center. The first week of July we are opening a new office in Gainesville and would love to get news coverage on it.
The Children's Therapy Center currently has two offices, one located in Springfield and the other in Sterling, Virginia. Seeing that your paper reaches areas surrounding Gainesville this story has a local angle and will also be newsworthy for many parents in the area.
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Submitted by Tin Cannon Brewery in Gainesville:
We recognize that many eager and willing officers are selflessly committed to doing whatever it takes to protect the general public, even it means sacrificing their own lives.
We would like to pay tribute to those officers with a special release beer called “Heart of the Lion,” recently brewed in honor of fallen [Prince William County police] Officer Ashely Guindon.
This event is geared toward people of all ages because our local police protects people of all ages. We hope to make this an annual event where the funds raised will go to support injured or exceptionally deserving officers.
This year, injured[Prince William County police] Officers, David McKeown and Jesse Hempen, will be in attendance and recognized for their service during this inaugural event.
We are hosting our first ever fundraiser called “For Those That Wear the Blue – We Salute You” on Sunday, June 26 from 2-6 p.m.! We’ve invited the entire community to come together to show our support and appreciation for the work that is being done everyday by our police department.
