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What’s being done to help the homeless in Prince William County?

Prince William County has a homeless problem. 

About 400 people in the county live in shelters, or in wooded areas around major roadways and shopping centers. 

As more development occurs in the county forcing some out of their tents in wooded encampments, the county’s government aims to do more to help the homeless get access to education, training, basic services, as well as work to prevent facing homelessness from going without a roof over their heads. 

On this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast: 

Tony Turnage, Prince William County Homeless Services Division Chief 

Jacob Moser, Assistant to the Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson 

Recent Stories

From student art contests and sports comebacks to new educational partnerships and county developments, there’s a lot happening across our region this week. We’re tracking Fredericksburg’s latest CTE partnership, Stafford’s push for school improvement, a major land purchase in western Prince William, and a FredNats rally sparked by Salem’s errors. Plus, find out why the dog park in Manassas Park remains closed and how your child can submit artwork for Law Day.

The Manassas City School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 8, opened with a series of uplifting spotlights showcasing the accomplishments of students and staff across the school division. From regional…

Fredericksburg welcomed a new novelty to its downtown business scene last week: Novel, an independent bookstore and plant shop has opened its doors at 212 William Street. 

A new chapter is unfolding at the former Tin Cannon Brewery site in Gainesville, and it’s bringing a colorful mix of sustainability, community, and secondhand treasures.

Inspired by local physicians who were among the nation’s first to adopt the concierge medicine model, Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity. These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments, direct availability, unhurried visits, and deeply personalized care:

After almost 40 years in practice, Manassas-based Internist John Cary, MD’s change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual, and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes. “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,” he explains. “Achieving that can take several months of very close follow up. As I tell my patients, we are in this together.”

Jay Tyroler, MD considers his patients quite literally as family. “I believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick, or scared, or feeling vulnerable, and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.” Whether for a specialist referral, urgent health issue or ongoing follow up, “My patients know I’m always just a phone call away.”

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Your Weight Matters National Convention

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Cascade Landing Community Grand Opening

You’re invited to celebrate the Official Grand Opening of our newest community Cascade Landing in Dumfries, VA. Join us April 12th from 11 AM – 6 PM and fall for your new townhome!

Enjoy our grand opening celebration, complete with

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