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Stay Safe and Cool When Traveling this Summer
With kids out of school and temperatures heating up, summertime is officially here, and that means drivers are hitting the roads for vacation and trips. As we begin the season, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding drivers of important travel safety tips to prepare for summer weather and avoid vehicle-related issues.
Beautification Project Completed Along Ridgefield Road
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors landscaping and enhancement project on Ridgefield Road in the Neabsco Magisterial District is planted and the flowers are in bloom. Neabsco District Supervisor Victor Angry spoke at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially recognize the work...
PWCS Begins Free Summer Meals Program This Month
This month, Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is beginning its free summer meals program for students and children aged 18 and under at designated school sites. The meal service is part of the Summer Food Service Program federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Free breakfast and lunch...
Attention Dumfries Residents: Comfort Station Opens Today!
With temperatures and the heat index reaching triple digits, the Town of Dumfries announces the opening of a Comfort Station to provide relief for residents during this period of extreme heat. Conveniently located within the Jeff Simpson Community Center at 17757 Main Street, the Comfort Station will open from 2 to 9 p.m. June 19 through July 19.
Lazy Art Night
Feel free to bring your current art project (or start a new one) and connect and collaborate with other local creatives during this free event. Don’t miss this opportunity to create in a no-pressure collaborative atmosphere! All mediums and skill levels welcome (some supplies provided). This free event is presented by The Cozy Experience and ARTfactory. RSVP here.
Adventure Begins at Your Library with Prince William Public Libraries
Prince William Public Libraries started Summer Reading on June 10 and will conclude on Aug. 11. “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” is this year’s theme and it will allow readers of all ages to obtain prizes while exploring new worlds, dimensions and igniting their imagination. Participants can...
The Significance of Juneteenth
As an African American woman, parent and educator, Juneteenth is important to me because it uncovers and reveals a vital piece of American history that has been silenced, overlooked and in many cases ignored on a local, regional and national level, depending on where you reside in the United States.
Delegation from Qianjiang Visits Manassas
Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department. This past Friday, June 14, the City of Manassas was honored to host a delegation of Chinese officials and business leaders from the city of Quianjiang in Hubei Province. The visit was organized by the Manassas Department of Economic Development to encourage cultural and economic exchange. It was the first such trip by a delegation from China that the City has hosted since officials from the City of Shaoxing visited in 2015.
Call to Address Threats to Historic Black Cemeteries
On this significant day of Juneteenth, Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare, the Prince William Conservation Alliance and Jermantown Cemetery, will address the recent reports of damage to two historic Black cemeteries due to data center expansion. This incident, reported in May, has raised serious concerns about the ongoing neglect and disregard for historic and sacred sites within Prince William County.
House of Mercy Announces 2024 Back to School Program to Support Local Students
House of Mercy is excited to announce the return of its 2024 Back to School Program, dedicated to providing essential school supplies to children whose families are facing financial insecurities in our community. House of Mercy’s Back to School Program seeks to alleviate the financial burden on families by providing children with the necessary tools to succeed academically. Their mission extends to creating opportunities for personal and educational growth.
Free Summer Concert Series Returns to National Museum of the Marine Corps
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has announced its annual Summer Concert Series schedule at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. The series will feature military bands performing music from traditional patriotic tunes to contemporary works and pop hits. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged...
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. Don’t Miss Out this weekend: farmers markets, Lazy Art Night, “Rumors” at ARTfactory, yoga on the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, a fishing derby, the Manassas Bee Festival, karaoke, and the Silver Moon Emporium Solstice Market.
Elder Fraud is ‘Epidemic,’ UVA Health Geriatrician Warns
Scams targeting seniors have become an epidemic, warns UVA Health geriatrician Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, whose patients frequently tell her about being fraud victims. The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that Americans ages 60 and older were scammed out of more than $3 billion in 2023, according to an article written by Archbald-Pannone and published Monday by The Conversation, a nonprofit news organization that shares articles from academic experts.
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards over $500K in Scholarships
Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has awarded $506,600 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year to 114 students pursuing higher education. This substantial financial support encapsulates the 35 Community Foundation scholarship funds launched by individual donors over the years wishing to make a difference for students in Northern Virginia and beyond. These efforts reflect the Foundation’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supportive legacies throughout the region.
Join the PWCCF Back-to-School Community Event on Aug. 3
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. Going back to school is an exciting time for parents and students reaching a new educational milestone. The award-winning Prince William County Community Foundation, PWCCF, is celebrating education with the 4th Annual PWCCF Back-to-School Community Event.
VDOT Makes Roadsides a Refuge for Pollinators
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will install 135 new acres of pollinator habitats this year as part of its ongoing commitment to protect the valuable ecosystem provided by pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, flies, and more. Since 2014, VDOT’s Pollinator Habitat Program has created naturalized areas...
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Park, Alexandria, Virginia
During the Civil War, about 164 forts were erected to defend the nation’s capital. Today, very few of these forts survive. Most of these forts were destroyed by development of either housing, shopping centers, or office buildings. Among the surviving forts is Fort Ward in Alexandria, Virginia. Fort Ward...
The Tired Gals Book Club
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. Longtime readers of Prince William Living may know Rebecca Barnes as the publisher of this magazine. But in fact she wears many hats, the latest of which is her position as the host of the Tired Gals Book Club. This moniker acknowledges the need for spaces where women can come together and press the pause button on their busy lives.
People to Meet: Area Networking 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. Brought to you by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the strongest voice for the business community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region. Finding people to meet and business networking events is always important. And Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Here are just a few upcoming events where you can get connected!
Public Works Awarded Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
Provided by Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye’s Office. The Prince William County Department of Public Works and Micron Technology, Inc., were recently honored with silver medals at the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards for their work on the Neabsco Creek Bandalong Litter Trap project. The Governor’s Environmental Excellence...
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