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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,
Discolored water in Manassas is safe; water main being repaired
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03/25/14 / Environment / Health & Safety / Manassas /
On March 24, 2014, the City of Manassas’ water main on Nokesville Road was damaged by a contractor. Repairs have been made, but water may appear discolored, according to Patty Prince, the city's public affair specialist.
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Summer work experience for teens with Virginia State Parks
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03/11/14 / Environment / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Applications are being accepted through April 14 for two three-week summer sessions of the Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC).
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Get the lowdown on forest certification from state experts April 15 in Gainesville
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03/10/14 / Education / Environment / Gainesville /
Woodland owners interested in learning more about getting a certified stamp of approval for their forest management can attend an evening program April 15 in Gainesville hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).
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Rural Crescent community forum to be held March 6 in Manassas
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02/21/14 / Agriculture / Environment / Local Government /
On March 6, a panel of local experts will discuss the future of the Rural Crescent at a community forum sponsored by the Prince William Conservation Alliance. Each speaker will make a brief presentation, followed by Q&A with the audience.
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NOVEC urges customers to prepare for possible power outages as snow approaches
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02/12/14 / Breaking News / Environment /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative urges customers to prepare for possible power outages that snow may cause on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, 2014, and Thursday.
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Manassas to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 11
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02/05/14 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? On March 11 at 9:45 a.m. the City of Manassas will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill –a joint effort of National Weather Service and Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
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Vint Hill Rd. water connection rescheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 4
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01/31/14 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
City of Manassas Water Department has rescheduled the connection to the new 36” transmission line on Vint Hill Road for Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing through Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 a.m., weather permitting.
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Learn more about concepts, environmental process, next steps to ease I-66 travel
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01/27/14 / Environment / Transportation /
Two meetings are scheduled for the public to learn more about strategies being considered to transform 25 miles of Interstate 66 between the Beltway and Haymarket. A Jan. 30 meeting is in Fairfax. A Feb. 5 meeting is in Prince William County.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
