Environment Health & Safety Local Government Money & Taxes
Go easy on salt and deicers: They can harm environment and escalate drinking water treatment costs
FROM Stafford County Government 12/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Salt and deicers can make driveways and sidewalks safer during winter storms, but overuse can harm the environment, says a news release from Stafford County.
Natural Bridge State Park has been named “Green Park of the Year”
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation 05/01/24 / Breaking News / Environment / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Virginia Green Travel Alliance tapped Natural Bridge State Park as Green Park of the Year, citing its multi-faceted waste reduction programs.
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26th Eagle Festival May 11 at Mason Neck State Park in Fairfax
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FROM Virginia State Parks 04/29/24 / Environment / State Government / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
Mason Neck State Park will host the 26th Annual Eagle Festival on May 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Meet Master Gardeners at Teaching Garden May 4 for tool tips and plant sale
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 04/25/24 / Agriculture / Education / Environment /
Take along your garden tools and get answers to questions on how to maintain them
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PWC Issues new inspection guidelines for commercial projects effective April 29, 2024
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FROM Prince William County Development Administration 04/23/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat / Real Estate /
Prince William County has announced it will have New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects that will go into effect April 29, 2024
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Blacksburg Regional Teacher of Year said to be pioneer for women in career and technical education
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Education. 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “
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Three more people arrested in Nov. 23, 2024 fatal shooting on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas
Prince William County Police report they have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the Nov. 23, 2024 murder of Horace Ray Johnson, 45, on property located at 8000 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas.
