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‘Marketplace Party’ Offers Free Insurance Enrollment, Flu Shots

Published November 11, 2014 at 11:47AM

: Governor Terry McAuliffe at the Greater Prince William Community Health Center’s Evergreen office in Manassas, announcing that Virginia is one of four states to have been awarded a $9.3 million federal grant to help people get insured during the open enrollment period for Health Insurance Marketplace, Nov. 15-Feb. 15.

The Greater Prince William Community Health Center will kick off its second annual “Marketplace Party” with Affordable Care Act open enrollment walk-in services on Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The all-day enrollment services are free and open to the public, held at the new Evergreen Health Center located at 9705 Liberia Avenue, Suite 201, Manassas, Virginia.

Certified Application Counselors (CAC) will be available to help individuals and families understand insurance eligibility requirements and to enroll in the plan of their choice. CACs can also explain IRS tax penalties for not enrolling and monthly insurance plan premiums. Bilingual (Spanish) CACs will also enroll and renew eligible individuals and families in Medicaid.

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Car Wash, Wine Offered as Local Veterans Day Deals

By Potomac Local News

Published November 11, 2014 at 10:21AM

The following deals were submitted to Potomac Local after we asked for local businesses to tell us what they were giving away today to honor those who served.

Sonic Soft Carwash in Woodbridge

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Police Investigate Series of Hotel Armed Robberies

By Amber Champ

Published November 11, 2014 at 9:20AM

PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. – On November 8 and 9, four separate hotels in the area reported armed robberies, all of which appeared to have been done by the same suspect. In all cases, the man enters the hotel, approaches an employee at the front desk, and demands money with a handgun before leaving the scene on foot. Police say that this same man is linked to the robbery of a Residence Inn on 7345 Williamson Blvd in Manassas from October 22.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

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Woodbridge Senior High School Student Shot, Killed

By Potomac Local News

Published November 10, 2014 at 6:54PM | Updated November 10, 2014 at 8:05PM

Police work a crime scene outside Woodbridge Senior High School where a 16-year-old student was shot and killed. [Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local]

8 p.m.

Several shots were fired outside Woodbridge Senior High School this afternoon.

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Winter Warm-UP Drive Benefits Local Students

By Potomac Local News

Published November 10, 2014 at 2:28PM

Students from Manassas Christian School getting ready to sort and distribute kits to our Title1 Elementary Schools

Withfall in full swing and early morning temperatures near freezing, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce would like to remind you that there are many children who need our help to stay warm this winter.

Michelle Rao, of Laser Quest Corporation, co-chair of the Chamber’s Education & Innovation Committee, said that while many coat drives are conducted over the holidays, often-times local children lack warm clothing underneath. To meet this need, each year the Committee organizes a Winter Warm-UP online clothing drive. For only $10, donors can purchase a “kit” containing a hat, gloves and fleece, and sweat shirt.

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Forest Park’s Marching Bruin Band Performs at Disney World

By Press Release

Published November 10, 2014 at 2:26PM

Members of the Forest Park High School “Marching Bruin Band” became stars of their own Disney show on Nov. 2 when they entertained resort guests at the Magic Kingdom Park. The group traveled from Woodbridge to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts program.

The marching band, under the direction of Donald Magee, entertained hundreds of Magic Kingdom Park guests as they marched through Frontierland and around Cinderella Castle onto Main Street, U.S.A. before the “Festival of Fantasy Parade.”

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Rules Changing for Drivers on I-95 HOV Lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published November 9, 2014 at 1:57PM

The rules of the road are changing for those who use HOV lanes on Intestate 95.

When the newly built 95 Express toll lanes open in December, a 29-mile stretch of the road from Route 610 in North Stafford to Edsall Road in Alexnadria, to include a large portion of the existing HOV lanes, will be tolled 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Woodbridge Walmart Jewelry Counters Smashed, Man Shot

By Potomac Local News

Published November 6, 2014 at 6:16PM | Updated November 8, 2014 at 9:36PM

The name of the man police said smashed a jewelry counter at a Walmart store in Woodbridge has been released. Here’s in a statement from Prince William police:

Update | Shooting Investigation: On November 6th, Prince William County Police charged the accused in the shooting incident at the Wal-Mart located on Worth Avenue.

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Veterans Day Eve Dinner Scheduled Nov. 10

By Potomac Local News

Published November 6, 2014 at 3:38PM

The Prince William County Republican Women’s Club will host a Veterans Day Eve Dinner on Nov. 10 for local veterans and active military members, and their families, to honor their service to our nation and community.

This barbeque dinner is part of the Prince William County Republican Committee’s 2014 focus on community service.

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Woodbridge Rotary Sells Chips for Charity Tickets

By Potomac Local News

Published November 6, 2014 at 9:32AM

Chips for Charity for various cuases in our area and is held in Woodbridge, Virgina. [Photo: Greater Prince William Community Health Center]

This year’s Chips for Charity fundraiser will take place at the Harbor View Event Center in Woodbridge.

The annual event is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Woodbridge, the Greater Prince William Health Center, and the Prince William F.U.N. Project, the gathering helps to raise funds for several area causes: