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Go easy on salt and deicers:  They can harm environment and escalate drinking water treatment costs

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.

Prep for hurricane season during sales tax “holiday” now through May 31

Delegate Tim Hugo who represents part of the Prince William County area reminds residents of a sales tax holiday May 25 - May 31.

Virginia State Parks to recognize National Trails Day, Clean the Bay Day June 1

Virginia State Parks will offer special activities and programs June 1 as part of National Trails Day® and Clean the Bay Day.

Wolf presses governor to ask for delay in action on battlefield bypass proposal

Rep. Frank Wolf (VA-10th) says local community needs to be considered before plans move forward for the bypass around Manassas National Battlefield Park, closing local roads and a road connecting Prince William and Loudoun counties. He's asked Gov. Bob McDonnell to intervene.

Pond management seminar in PWC on May 17

Save the date and register now for the Friday, May 17 pond management seminar at Windy Knoll Farm, 11602 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA, 1-5pm.

30-day countdown to start of hurricane season on east coast

With just one month until the official start of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges Americans to ensure their families, homes, and businesses are prepared.

Talk to a master gardener about your gardening questions

Master gardeners are on duty twice a month 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manassas farmer's market on Saturdays and the Dale City farmer's market on Sundays.

Panel to discuss bicounty parkway plans at April 25 Committee of 100

Prince William Committee of 100 will host a program to discuss the proposed BiCounty Parkway for Prince William and Loudoun Counties - Love It or Hate It?, on Thursday, April 25.

Yard sale sign restrictions in Prince William County, VA

Prince William County's Neighborhood Services Division reminds residents that it is illegal under state law to place signs in the right-of-way of all public roads. County and VDOT crews will remove illegally placed signs, a news release said.

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