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Crews working to build a new public safety center in in Manassas fell 30 feet to the ground.

From the Manassas government: On Friday, Oct. 8 at about 4 p.m. a construction scaffolding partially collapsed at the under-construction Public Safety Headquarters at 9608 Grant Ave in the City of Manassas. The scaffolding was in place to support exterior work of the building. Two workers were injured during the incident. The fall was approximately 30 feet.  Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.  The scene is under investigation by OSHA, and the City of Manassas Risk Management.


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Dumfries now has a place for caregivers to change adult diapers at its town hall.

From Dumfries Councilwoman Cydny Neville: When you visit the John Wilmer Porter Building on Main Street in Dumfries, you’ll notice a change on the first floor. One of the restrooms has been upgraded to an all gender, handicap restroom, with an adult changing station!


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Next week, the Virginia Department of Transportation will open the second Interstate 95 southbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in the Fredericksburg area.

I-95 southbound capacity across the Rappahannock River will be doubled when the new bridge opens. Six southbound travel lanes will cross the river, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the $132 million I-95 Southbound Rappahannock Crossing Project.


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To the citizens and parents of Prince William County:

I am writing in regards to the Town Hall meeting that was held Tuesday night at Patriot High School. Congratulations to Mac Haddow, Erica Tredinnick, and London Steverson of the Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission for giving parents the opportunity to discuss current issues affecting education and our county.


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On October 5, 2021, the City of Manassas Department of Economic Development won Gold and Silver awards from the International Economic Development Council.

Manassas received the Gold Award, IEDC’s highest honor, for the city’s 2020 Annual Report as well as a shared Silver Award for the ELEVATE program, an innovative workforce development program and partnership using federal CARES Act funds.


Neighborhood Notes

Fairfax board asks Northam to waive witness requirement for absentee ballots

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is asking Gov. Ralph Northam to waive the witness signature requirement for absentee ballots cast by mail in this fall’s election. [Insidenova.com]


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Three Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission members held a town hall meeting at Patriot High School in Nokesville.

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