From Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson:
Are you concerned about homelessness? Would you like to know more about homelessness in Prince William County? The Prince William Area Continuum of Care, Occoquan District Office and Lake Ridge Rotary invite you to partner to help end homelessness here in Prince William County by coming to our Landlord Summit.
On [Thursday] October 6, 2016, come learn about the current status of homelessness in Prince William County and understand how you can be a part of the housing solution through renting a livable area to individuals who are homeless. Learn how the Federal Government and PWC Staff support each homeless individual or family during the rental period…all coordinated by a case manager. You will have the opportunity to speak to the people who help these individuals every day and hear success stories from those who have experienced assistance.
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From Discover Prince William / Manassas
Tourism in Prince William County generated over $541.5 million in travel related expenditures in 2015, an increase of 3.1% compared to 2014 and supported 6,223 jobs, a 5.6% increase from 2014. Visitor related tax receipts provided $8.4 million dollars and provided over $62 in tax savings per household to residents of the county.
Tourism revenue in the City of Manassas generated over $67 million in expenditures, up 0.1% when compared to 2014 and continued to support 575 jobs, a 0.5% increase vs. 2014. Visitor spending related tax receipts provided over $1.7 million dollars to the City of Manassas and provided nearly $69 in tax savings per household to residents of the city.
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From George Mason University:
George Mason University broke ground this week on an $8.5 million, 14,000-square-foot addition to the Hylton Performing Arts Center on its Science and Technology Campus in Prince William County.
The Education and Rehearsal Wing, slated to open in 2018, will be used by regional arts organizations, Mason students, Prince William County and city of Manassas schools, and the business community.
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Following its grand opening event on Saturday, the store is set to open for regular business Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
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Welcome #37! @GovernorVA declares Natural Bridge a Virginia State Park pic.twitter.com/5A5mIkyG1b
— Virginia State Parks (@VAStateParks) September 24, 2016
Not local, but very cool.
From the National Park Service:
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Two local businesswomen are first to bring new live action entertainment trend to the area
Escape Rooms - the hottest new trend in entertainment – are arriving in Woodbridge! Escape Room Woodbridge is scheduled to open October 15th, at 12668 Darby Brook Ct. in Woodbridge. With three differently themed rooms, each accommodating up to ten people, Escape Room Woodbridge will be the first to offer this kind of interactive live gaming in Prince William County.
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Heather Munsterman PSA from NLEOMF on Vimeo.
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Murder Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED and VICTIM NAME CORRECTION– Detectives from the Homicide Unit have identified the suspect as Juan Manuel POLANCO. The initial investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were known to one another and were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused brandished a handgun and shot the victim in the upper body. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. Please note the correction to the last name of the victim which was originally released. The victim’s correct last name is noted in italics.
Arrested on September 23:
Juan Manuel POLANCO, 27, of 1301 D Street in Woodbridge
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For the first time, the Prince William County Planning Commission will review plans for a mosque in Bristow.
The All Dulles Area Muslim Society proposes building the Gainesville Community Center, a 22,400 square foot building large enough to house 500 people inside its worship hall. The center would be located at Vint Hill Road and Schaffer Lane, just inside the Rural Crescent land conservation area.
The project would need a special use permit issued by the Board of Supervisors after the Planning Commission approves it. A planning commission hearing date has yet to be set, but one could be set soon following the submission of revised site plans in late August, said Steve Donohoe, with the county's planning office.
