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Published April 21, 2015 at 1:38AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:33PM

So much has changed in Prince William County in just the past 10 years, that the Prince William County Committee of 100 came together April 16 at the Montclair Country Club to discuss what the future of the county may look like and what it may need to succeed.

The Prince William County Committee of 100 holds regular non-partisan, educational forums to study interests, problems and goals of the citizens of Prince William County, as well as the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. It has been functioning for more than 25 years.

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Prince William budget to include $1 million for class size reduction

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 20, 2015 at 4:39PM | Updated April 20, 2015 at 5:50PM

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors will approve the final budget and tax rate tomorrow, April 21, at their regularly scheduled meeting.

The approved budget will now include $1 million allocated specifically for reducing class sizes in Prince William County Public Schools.

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Woman charged with stabbing man in the neck in Woodbridge apartment

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2015 at 2:14PM

Late in the evening on April 12, Prince William police responded to a call to investigate a stabbing that was reported at an apartment on Briar Rose Lane in Woodbridge.

According to Prince William police, the investigation revealed that two individuals were involved in a verbal altercation, which then escalated.

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Smoothie King offers “healthy alternative,” jobs in Woodbridge

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 14, 2015 at 9:49AM | Updated April 14, 2015 at 11:30AM

The first Smoothie King location opened at Merchant Plaza in Woodbridge on March 20 and is looking to provide a healthier alternative for meal replacements.

Smoothie King is a business that offers smoothies and athletic supplements in locations in the United States and abroad.

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Stewart, Crawford don’t see eye to eye on jobs, taxes in Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 13, 2015 at 10:53AM

Two Republicans seeking to lead the Prince William County Board of Supervisors sat down for a debate on Saturday.

Incumbent Corey Stewart faced newcomer Chris Crawford, and each discussed issues facing the county from tax bills, funding firefighters, to bringing new jobs to the region.

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It’s time for fresh, locally grown food

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Published April 10, 2015 at 7:38AM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:45PM

The Manassas City Farmers Market sells fresh and organic food.

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On April 9 the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market opened for the season. This is the 24^th season the City’s Farmer’s Market has been delivering fresh produce and goods to residents and visitors of the City of Manassas. On Thursdays, the Farmer’s Market is located in the Harris Pavilion and on Saturdays it is located in parking lot B or the water tower lot. Both markets are open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In June, July and August there is a summer evening market from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Harris Pavilion.

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Manassas Airshow Bringing in the Big Jets

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Published April 3, 2015 at 8:24AM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:12PM

The Manassas Airshow will take place Saturday, May 2.

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On May 2, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Manassas Airshow is bringing in Breitling Jet Team, the largest professional civilian flight jet team. This team demonstrates aerobatics with precision, speed, mastery and style. The Breitling Team coordinates a meticulous ballet in which planes sometimes fly within three meters of each other at speeds of over 700 kilometers per hour.

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‘Dog walk’ in Lake Ridge Apr. 26

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 2, 2015 at 12:57PM

Prince William County Dogs, the Prince William Parks & Recreation Department, the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition and the Lake Ridge Parks & Recreation Association will be hosting a ‘dog walk’ fundraiser in Lake Ridge Park.

The 3-mile walk will take place on April 26 at 12 p.m at 12350 Cotton Mill Drive.

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Why this Occoquan home daycare won’t be allowed to expand

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2015 at 10:47PM

The number of children allowed at a home daycare in Occoquan will continue to be limited to five.

Sammy’s Home Child Daycare at 1613 Mount High Street wanted to care legally for up to 12 children. After it had been denied the request twice before, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Monday denied them a third time.

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Futrell, Qarni and McPike to meet for Prince William Primary Debates

By Potomac Local News

Published April 1, 2015 at 11:28AM | Updated April 16, 2015 at 12:40PM

The three candidates – Jeremy McPike, Delegate Michael Futrell and Atif Qarni – are hoping to fill the long held seat of Senator Chuck Colgan, will debate local issues concerning governance in the district, which includes Prince William County and Manassas.

The candidates will take part in a state-run primary on June 9, which will decide who will go against Republican challenger Hal Parrish, Mayor for the City of Manassas, in November.