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Published May 25, 2018 at 12:15PM

Now that school is almost out of session, it is time to start making plans for you and your family this summer. Many families have plans to travel, but for those of us staying in good old Virginia this summer, we must find good ways of making our summer a fun one. While Northern Virginia has plenty of attractions to visit, sometimes going out to a local park is an easier, more relaxing way to spend some nice summer days. Warm weather is finally here, and it brings with it the grand opening of the Signal Bay Waterpark!

This Memorial Day weekend, we will be welcoming guests in for an entire weekend of fun in the sun.

Press Release

Recent survey finds nine in 10 Washington, D.C., area drivers use cellphone while behind the wheel

By Sponsored Post

Published May 24, 2018 at 6:39PM | Updated May 29, 2018 at 6:46PM

The "Orange Cones. No Phones." campaign aims to reduce distracted driving in the 395 Express Lanes work zone.

Transurban and Virginia Department of Transportation launch 2018 “Orange Cones. No Phones.” campaign to reduce distracted driving in 395 Express Lanes work zone

A survey of more than 1,000 Washington, D.C., area drivers who travel the Interstate 395 corridor shows that motorists self-report engaging in a number of distractions while behind the wheel. Following the survey findings, Transurban, operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes, and the Virginia Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a 2018 “Orange Cones. No Phones.” campaign to reduce distracted driving within the 395 Express Lanes work zone.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center receives ‘Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award’

By Potomac Local News

Published May 24, 2018 at 6:31PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:08PM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke Silver Plus and Target: Stroke^SM Elite Honor Roll Quality Achievement Awards. The awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center earned the awards by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.

Opinion

Without the MISSION Act, millions of veterans will lose access to care

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 5:48PM

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Since the Veterans Administration (VA) scandal broke in 2014, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) across the country have worked with Congress to ensure greater accountability, transparency, and efficiency in delivering quality care to our veterans.

The current VA Choice Program is one of those opportunities. With over two million veterans using the Choice Program to schedule over 39 million essential appointments, it is in danger of running out of funding by the end of the month. Without funding, millions of our nation’s warriors will lose access to the care they desperately need.

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In Manassas, across the commonwealth, tourism spending is on the rise

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 1:57PM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:37PM

Governor Ralph Northam today released 2017 preliminary state economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association. This information depicts the impact tourism and domestic travel has on the economy.

Local impact data is not yet available for Manassas; however, the preliminary numbers indicate another record year for tourism spending as consumers seek out more experiential opportunities.

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Data breaches: How to keep your digital information safe

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 10:23AM

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Digital data breaches go well beyond debit or credit card theft. In fact, it is fair to say that debit and credit card theft is the least of your worries.

Your bank and credit card companies have safeguards in place to return your funds to you, but most other data cannot be retrieved once breached. Even when stolen data is recovered and new security is put in place, the breached information is in the hands of the hacker.

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Sentara’s Daisy Team Award winners served food, gave dry, clean toiletries to a nearby homeless encampment

By Potomac Local News

Published May 17, 2018 at 10:59AM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:08PM

The team at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is dedicated to serving our patients every day.

One group is recognized for their hard work- not just inside the hospital, but outside the walls as well.

Features

Potomac Local Parent of the Month: Kristina

By Potomac Local News

Published May 16, 2018 at 4:00AM | Updated May 20, 2018 at 9:41AM

Potomac Parent is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Kristina. 1. What time you do wake up? I’m still on chemotherapy treatments until around August, so getting out of bed is not my favorite. I’m usually up around 7, 7:30, but not functionally […]

News

Motorcyclist parks in handicapped spot, pulls handgun

By Potomac Local News

Published May 14, 2018 at 11:25PM

From Prince William police:

Brandishing – On May 12 at 7:33PM, officers responded to the 13900 block of Promenade Commons St in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a brandishing. The victims, two 28-year-old men of Haymarket, reported to police that a motorcycle was parked in the hash marks adjacent to a handicap spot.

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Specialized treatment helps most stubborn cuts at the Sentara Wound Healing Center

By Potomac Local News

Published May 10, 2018 at 3:46PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:08PM

Chronic wounds affect about 6.5 million patients in the U.S. every year.

Over the last year, Howard Holcomb has become part of that group. The 76-year-old suffers from cellulitis, a condition where bacteria enters the skin and becomes inflamed. In Holcomb’s situation, his extremities filled with liquid.