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Quantico Creek Restoration Costs Soar

By Uriah Kiser

It’s going to cost $1.3 million, about a quarter of the town’s $4.4 million annual budget, to restore just one phase of Quantico Creek. The creek is a small stream that traverses the town running from Interstate 95 past U.S. 1 and flowing into Quantico Bay – a body of water where the town someday hopes to develop waterfront access for its residents.

Now, following a meeting of the Town Council, officials say they will go back and review the study that outlined how the creek should be restored and how much it will cost.

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Dumfries Church Donating School Supplies to Families

By Press Release

DUMFRIES, Va. — Grace Church in Dumfries will support over 200 families with its annual Back To School Give Away.  The church set a goal of providing backpacks for over 226 students. The Helping Hands of Grace Ministry is accepting gently used clothes, new school supplies and non-perishable lunch items.  Donations can be delivered to Grace Church by August 20.

According to the National Retail Federation, in 2013 back to school spending averaged $634.78 for families with children in grades K-12.  The cost increases dramatically when college age students are included.  Grace Church and its Helping Hands of Grace Ministry hopes to help families in Dumfries bear some of the financial burden.

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Dailey & Vincent Bluegrass Duo Taping Show for PBS at Hylton Performing Arts Center

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. — The rising star and Grammy-nominated bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent will be performing at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on September 13 and 14, and will be filming the performance for broadcast on PBS.

The group has performed for the Hylton Center in the past, and this relationship led to the group’s decision to film their performance in Manassas.

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Hospital Rolls Out ‘Community Care Cart’ for Patients

By Stephanie Tipple

The cart aims to provide free items to help provide the patients with some relief and brighten their day. On the cart there are small donated things like lotions, back scratchers and crossword puzzles that patients can have, free of charge.

For Jim Cassidy and his wife, who both volunteer at the hospital as patient reps, the Community Care Cart adds another element to patient care that they feel is valuable.

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Cemetery Stories, Bourbon Tasting On Tap for Civil War Weekend

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. — On Aug. 22-24, the City of Manassas will host the Manassas Civil War Weekend at the Manassas Museum, Liberia Plantation and venues throughout Historic Downtown Manassas. Visitors will experience living history, Civil War encampments, historians, and attractions for all ages.

The annual Manassas Civil War Weekend grew out of the popular Sesquicentennial of the Civil War commemorations, which attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the area from across the country. This year’s commemoration will bring to life military, civilian, and African-American experiences from 150 years ago with a diverse offering of free programs, living history, and exhibits. Especially notable this year will be a lecture by nationally known Civil War historian Ed Bearss.

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Prince William Chamber Lunch Series Focused on Women

By Potomac Local News

GAINESVILLE, Va. — The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting two luncheons, one in August and one in September, for women in business. The luncheons are part of the Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Series which includes events throughout the year geared toward celebrating and cultivating the success of women in business. Now in its third year, the series is sponsored by QMT Windchimes.

The first event is on Wednesday, August 20 at 11:30 a.m. and features Prince William County Attorney Angela Horan speaking on the topic “Becoming a Women of Influence.” Horan will share her leadership philosophy and the personal and professional experiences that have helped her become a woman able to impact the world around her for the better. The luncheon will be held at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at the Promenade at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville (13930 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155).

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Burglars Use Handgun to Crash Party in Dale City, Assault Victim

By Amber Champ

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 9, a homeowner told police that during a party, two men entered his home, revealed handguns, and forced him and three others upstairs. According to the report, while searching a bedroom, one person was struck with a handgun that went off during the incident causing minor injuries. 

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

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