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#BeSafeTogether: Top Ten Rules of the Road on the 66 Express
With features like cashless tolling, free AAA-style roadside assistance, and a 70 mile-per-hour speed limit for the entire 22.5-mile corridor between Gainesville and I-495, the 66 Express Outside the Beltway was expressly built so you Sit Less, Do More™ along the I-66 corridor. But it works best when everyone...
Sentara Statement on Global IT Outage
Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Sentara is closely monitoring the IT outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Sentara does not utilize CrowdStrike so its IT systems are not directly impacted. However, Sentara is currently in the process of evaluating the impact on third-party providers and partner organizations who do work with this vendor.
Call to Action: Local Volunteer Opportunities
It’s summer, and we realize Christmas is the last thing on your mind. However, Volunteer Prince William is holding its Christmas in July program to support Untrim a Tree 2024 (UTAT), and you can make an online donation now! Last year, VPW faced a significant drop in toy donations, which caused many unsponsored children to face the possibility of Christmas morning with no gifts. Your support allows VPW to support these children so they will have a Merry Christmas! Of course, if you still want to sponsor a child when UTAT goes live this fall, VPW will be glad to provide you with the name and wish list of a child! Please visit bit.ly/485xq6Q to donate on their secure online donation site; email ed@volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information. You can also purchase toys now for UTAT by visiting this Amazon wish list. On behalf of the kids you’ll be helping, thank you for your support!
Prince William Water Releases 2024 Water Quality Reports
Prince William Water, formerly the Prince William County Service Authority, has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, providing important information about the source and characteristics of drinking water in its service area. The report is available on Prince William Water’s website. Data for each of Prince William Water’s five...
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is Hosting its First Health Care Career Camp
Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. For the first time, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) is hosting a Health Care Career Camp for local middle school students. The week-long camp that began on July 15 brings together 15 Prince William County Public School students who have recently completed 7th and 8th grades.
Lume Asian Fusion and Bark + Boarding Open Doors in City of Manassas
A much-anticipated eatery is now welcoming patrons at 9110 Center Street in Historic Manassas! Beautifully updated to create an intimate ambiance, Lume Asian Fusion occupies one half of the former Okra’s Cajun Creole location. Sharing a wall with neighboring Voodoo Brothers Cajun Creole, both establishments bring leadership and comradery dating back to Okra’s first opening in 1998.
Dance Costume Sale at Virginia National Ballet
VNB has lots of extra costumes for sale in all sizes, all under $20, many brand new and some lightly used. Perfect for dress up, Halloween, parties, talent shows, etc. Stop by this Saturday, July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tour the facility and learn about dance classes in the fall; 2024-25 is VNB’s 12th season!
Local Veterinary Practice Earns Coveted Fear Free Practice Certification
Can you imagine telling your dog, “Let’s go to the vet!” and seeing her tail wag? How about getting out your cat’s carrier and seeing him come running?. Local pet owners won’t need to imagine it if they visit Summit Veterinary Care in Bristow. That’s because Summit Veterinary Care is part of an impactful initiative known as Fear Free, which is designed to ease the fear, anxiety, and stress so many pets experience while at the veterinarian. Summit Veterinary Care is currently the only Fear Free Certified Practice in Prince William County.
Occoquan Resident Publishes New Bible Study Work
Occoquan resident Brenda Seefeldt recently published a new Bible study work entitled Trust Issues with God, which has been chosen as one of Barnes & Noble’s “Best Books of 2024 (So Far).”. Features include four weeks of personal study to be completed in four group sessions and four...
PWC Expands Access to High-Speed Internet Across the County
Prince William County is working to provide access to high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas across the county. The county awarded a contract to Verizon, following a competitive procurement process, to install fiber-optic infrastructure to 470 areas in the county. The project is expected to be completed by the...
Belmont Bay Welcomes Back Miller & Smith for Fourth Project
Belmont Bay, the river lifestyle community at the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, is thrilled to announce the return of renowned local homebuilder Miller & Smith. With a legacy at Belmont Bay dating back to 1999, Miller & Smith has become an integral part of the community, most recently celebrated for their popular 55+ elevator townhomes in the Beacon Park section.
Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. This weekend, don’t miss out on farmers markets, a play, outdoor music, a night market, a Christmas in July vendor event, and the Tea in Neverland event.
Sweeney Barn’s Summer Open House 2024
All engaged couples, industry experts, event planners or local businesses – save the dates for Sweeney Barn’s Summer Open House and upcoming blood drives. Saturday, July 27 is the open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sweeney Barn, 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. The staff at Sweeney Barn wants everyone to experience the renovated 1939 dairy barn. This is a great opportunity for couples to meet industry experts and vendors.
Meditative Art Workshop Inspired by ARTfactory’s Current Exhibit “Just Another Day”
Creative Flow: Paint Meditation & Conversation with Artists, Bee and Special Guest. Friday, July 26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dive into a sanctuary of creativity at Creative Flow: Paint Meditation and Conversation with Artists, Bee and Special Guest on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at ARTfactory (9419 Battle Street, Manassas).
“Freaky Friday” at Upper Room Theatre
Upper Room Theatre, a drama ensemble affiliated with All Saints Catholic Church, will present the musical Freaky Friday July 16 to 21. The musical will be performed at All Saints Catholic Church’s Performing Arts Center on Stonewall Road in Manassas. The cast and crew are comprised of theater aficionados of all ages and backgrounds, both amateur and professional.
PWCS Expands Community Eligibility Provision, Providing Free Meals to 26K Additional Students
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) will expand the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-25 school year. The CEP allows schools and districts that meet certain criteria to offer free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students, without requiring household applications. “We are excited to expand the Community Eligibility...
NVTC to Review Efforts to Establish Long-Term Funding for Public Transit
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission will hear about multiple efforts to find long-term, dedicated, sustainable for all public transit agencies in the region at their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18. This will be an all-virtual meeting. There will NOT be an in-person meeting. Northern Virginia Bus Analysis. The Commission...
ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre to Perform Anastasia the Musical Youth Edition
Bricks and Minifigs of Woodbridge presents an ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre Intensive, Anastasia the Musical, Youth Edition on July 26 and 27 at Hylton Performing Arts Center. A beautifully reimagined look at one of history’s biggest unanswered questions, Anastasia the Musical delves into what happened to Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Set in the 1920s during the Russian revolution with the Bolshevik regime, Anya, an amnesiac orphan, is on a quest to rediscover her past which she believes lies in Paris. Joined by a dashing conman, Dmitry, and an ex-aristocrat, Vlad Popov, who want to use Anya to fool the only remaining Romanov, Dowager Empress Marie, into believing Anya is the lost Anastasia, she escapes St. Petersburg for Paris with a determined Soviet officer on their heels.
Thirty-Eight Small Businesses “Opened for Business” in May 2024
Provided by Prince William County Development Services. In May, 38 small business owners received a certificate of occupancy or written authorization to ‘Open for Business’ from Prince William County Department of Development Services, bringing the year-to-date total to 177 small businesses that have opened successfully. “We encourage everyone...
Prince William County Recognized as a Top Digital County in the Nation
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County received third place in the 2024 annual Digital Counties Survey in the 250,000 to 499,999 population category. The survey is sponsored by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties and identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline the delivery of government services, provide data analytics to allow decisions based on performance and outcomes, enhance cybersecurity and apply innovative and emerging technologies to county priorities.
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