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Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
Due to high heat index values expected for Prince William County beginning Thursday, July 27 and throughout this weekend, Prince William County government says it is canceling events due to excessive heat "to ensure the safety of its staff and visitors.
As part of the group's 2023 Conservation Scorecard release, the organization said in a news release tha it decided this year to hold a series of town hall events with lawmakers who prioritized environmental protection during the 2023 legislative session, where there were a number of attempts to walk back the progress the Va. League of Conservation Voters says it made on climate action in Virginia.
The VCU x CodeRVA Lab School will provide an innovative computer-science focused comprehensive high school education to a diverse student body, will serve as a training site for teacher residents, and will afford professional learning opportunities for educators across the state.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
07/27/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
County Police give updates, report incidents and arrests
CAPAC (Denise McNeil-McPhail and Creative and Performing Arts Center) held a two-week summer STEAM camp for 53 middle school students, who will perform a one-act comedy twice on July 29, using what they learned during the camp.
FROM American Red Cross
07/24/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places /
During a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross is asking for the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead, trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the blood they need.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
07/24/23 / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Some arrests involve suspected Fentanyl.
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, hosted a Civil War Hospital experience with demonstrations, activities and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.