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Teacher union fight: The Prince William County School Board has once again moved the deadline for the county’s teacher’s union to present the signatures it collected in support of collective bargaining, this time saying the union has until May 4 to present its union cards for verification. [Insidenova.com]

Former Stafford County Admin gets a new job:  After a tumultuous year, Wethersfield, Conn., on Monday night, chose Frederick Presley, the former Stafford County Administrator whose last day was April 22, 2022. [Hartford Currant]

Poster child: The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced a Prince Willam County student a national winner in a multi-state Kids Safe Online Poster Contest.[Virignia IT Agency]

Ousted: The Democratic caucus in the Virginia House of Delegates removed former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn as their leader Wednesday without electing a successor, creating a leadership vacuum just as they headed onto the floor for a full day of voting on almost 150 vetoes and amendments from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. [Virginia Mercury]

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Looking for your next romantic escape without leaving Stafford? Step into Robiolina Italian Cuisine, where candlelit tables, house-made pasta, and rich Italian flavors create the perfect setting for an unforgettable date night. From truffle butter ravioli to seared duck with blueberry port wine sauce, Robiolina turns dinner into an experience worth savoring.

Looking for your next romantic escape without leaving Stafford? Step into Robiolina Italian Cuisine, where candlelit tables, house-made pasta, and rich Italian flavors create the perfect setting for an unforgettable date night.

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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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Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.

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Van Metre 5K Run

Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has

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