The Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, a three-quarter-mile boardwalk that allows visitors to see the wetlands and its native species in Woodbridge, has been placed among the top winners of the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award. The award acknowledges 'successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia’s environment,' according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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"There are approximately 17 miles of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail that run along the Potomac River in Prince William County from Occoquan at the northern end to Locust Shade Park at the southern end.
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The Prince William County Solid Waste Division is holding a free paper shredding event for residents looking to get rid of confidential documents. Only confidential documents will be accepted for shredding, residents looking to get rid of other paper materials or junk mail should not attend the event.
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“The Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a free document shred event for Prince William area residents on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until trucks reach capacity). Two locations are available, Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas and Chris Yung Elementary School, 12612 Fog Light Way, Bristow, VA. This service will not be available at the Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility.
This event is for residents. Only confidential documents such as bank statements and tax returns are accepted. Non confidential documents such as junk mail should be recycled at the curb or Solid Waste facility customer convenience center drop-off. Paper clips (regular size) and staples do not have to be removed.
Residents may bring the equivalent of up to four boxes (18”x12”x15” or smaller) of paper for shredding at no charge. No business or commercial shredding will be accepted.Â
COVID 19 Restrictions: Customers must wear a mask and stay in the vehicle. All items for shredding must be place in the rear of the vehicle (trunk, hatchback, or truck bed) before coming to the shred location.Â
For material limits and guidelines visit www.pwcgov.org/trashandrecycling.”
The night before the first day of school is usually an exciting and sleepless one for me.
I'm pondering what I'm going to wear, what new friends I might make, and dreading or looking forward to the teachers I have. This virtual school year, however, didn't give me that same feeling. In my mind, there wasn't exactly anything to look forward too: I couldn't interact with my classmates, I couldn't have conversations with my favorite teachers, and I couldn't have the often romanticized senior year everyone talks about. So I went to bed at a reasonable time, more filled with curiosity than anything else.
I awoke the next day at 9 a.m., the late wakeup time being of the blessings online learning had to offer, as my first class that day didn't start until 10 a.m. I dressed with a bit of lackluster, as no one was going to see anything but my shirt anyways, and sat at my desk awaiting my first Zoom class of the day: AP Statistics.
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The City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department's newest recruit began his tenure this week: Chief William A. Garrett.
Garrett, a Fairfax County native, and the first African-American to hold this position in the city replaced former fire chief Rob Clemons, who announced his retirement in late February. Clemons had been in the position since 2016, having replaced former longtime Chief Brett Bowman.
"For [Manassas City Manager Pat Pate] to think that I am the person that he wants to put in charge of ensuring the safety and welfare of the community...it's a great honor," said Garett.
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Government buildings and courts across the region will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Starting in Prince William County, additional county facilities, such as the landfill and libraries, will have altered operating hours.
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A deadly three-vehicle crash in Fairfax County is being investigated by Virginia State Police. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 in Lorton, after the driver of a 2001 Honda Civic lost control of the vehicle.
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"At 5:55 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 29), Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Fairfax County. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 at the 163 mile marker.
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Back in March, Novant Health UVA Health System suspended visitation for the majority of patients due to the new coronavirus. Now, patients will be allotted one healthy adult visitor who will go through a mandatory health screening.
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Novant Health UVA Health System, an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient services and medical centers in northern and central Virginia, recently expanded its visitor policy to allow for limited visitation in its emergency departments, inpatient areas and surgical areas.
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The City of Manassas has chosen William A. Garrett, a man with over 32 years of experience in public safety, to be its new Fire and Rescue Chief. Garrett will be replacing Chief Rob Clemons, who is set to retire on August 28.
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"City of Manassas, VA . . . The City of Manassas has selected William A. Garrett to serve as Chief of Fire and Rescue services for the City. Garret comes to the City with more than 32 years of experience in public safety. Garrett has experience managing a combined fire and rescue system, like the City’s, with both paid staff and volunteer staff.Â
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Just across the Occoquan River from Prince William County, a memorial will be built to remember the women suffragists who fought for the right to vote.
To celebrate and honor the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, Fairfax County is hosting multiple museum exhibitions, events, and constructing a memorial. The county, according to a press release, has a 'remarkable connection to the women’s suffrage movement, beyond its proximity to the nation’s capital city.'
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