Dam owners in Virginia are advised to consult with a professional engineer about possibly lowering lake levels by up to 6 inches per day ahead of Hurricane Florence. From the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) press release:
Prince William police are encouraging everyone to “see and be seen during Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month,” which occurs in September. From the press release:
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OmniRide is encouraging mass participation in two initiatives: Try Transit Week and Car Free Day. From the press release:
Try Transit Week and Car Free Day Encourage Driving Alternatives
Good Morning Prince William – Serve our Willing Warriors invites you to their golf tournament on Monday, September 17th at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton. This is a great way to gather your friends and enjoy the day in support of our veterans. It includes golf, breakfast, lunch, prizes and gifts for a reduced fee […]
If you’ve ever wondered how local CEOs, top executives, and leaders really live, then you’ll enjoy this Q&A with Sam Hill, Ed.D. Hill is Provost of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Woodbridge Campus. The college, comprised of six campuses — two of which are in Prince William County — is the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the U.S.
Having more than 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members, NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the nation, with a student body representing more than 180 countries. Here’s an inside look at the life of one of NOVA’s key figures.
From the Prince William Humane Society press release on the Paws-N-Pints fundraiser:
Paws-N-Pints is Coming!
From the Virginia State Police press release:
TRAFFIC FATALITIES ON VIRGINIA HIGHWAYS MORE THAN DOUBLE DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND COMPARED TO 2017
From an email:
MISSION BBQ will honor Our Country’s First Responders with a Free Sandwich on September 11. Known as Patriot Day, this year marks the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women from numerous Fire, Police and First Responder Departments, and we dedicate this day to their memory. We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. It is another record year for Virginia with expenditures reaching $25 billion supporting 230,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in salaries & wages and $1.7 billion in state & local taxes.
All Virginia localities saw an increase in travel expenditures in 2017 compared to previous year. The travel industry in the Commonwealth has continued to grow eight years in a row. Travel expenditures increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% since 2010.
