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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season
FROM AARP Virginia 11/25/24 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."
More people riding commuter and express buses in Interstate 66 corridor, new report shows
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FROM Northern Virginia Transportation Commission 06/19/18 / Breaking News / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
Commuter and express bus routes in the Interstate 66 corridor are showing significant increases in ridership due to tolling and new service funded by the I-66 Commuter Choice program, according to a new report released June 18 by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC). Bus travel times are more reliable too, the report said.
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Incentives offered to ride public transit instead of a private vehicle on Dump the Pump Day June 21
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FROM Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) 06/18/18 / Environment / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Transportation /
When you "Dump the Pump" and hop aboard OmniRide public transit this Thursday, June 21, you and a friend could win a free SmarTrip card or a Starbucks gift card! On June 21, OmniRide will join public transportation systems across the country in marking the 13th annual national Dump the Pump Day. On that day, people are encouraged to ride public transportation instead of driving a private vehicle.
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May 23 bank robbery in Dumfries by person in disguise, ATM incident at bank in Dale City
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/24/18 / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police issue description of suspects sought in May 23 bank robbery and strong-armed robbery at ATM machine/
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PWC School Board and Supervisors to discuss capital projects May 31
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 05/23/18 / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Woodbridge /
The Joint Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee, comprised of Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors members, is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the McCoart Building, Powells Creek Conference Room.
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Patriot High School student wins $10,000 scholarship in Junior Achievement essay contest
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 05/23/18 / Education / Money & Taxes / Nokesville / People & Places /
Zoree Jones, a sophomore at Patriot High School, earned first place and was awarded a $10,000 scholarship in the 2017 Junior Achievement Essay Competition.
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US News & World Report ranks Thomas Jefferson & Osbourn Park among Va.‘s top schools
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 05/16/18 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes /
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, as 10th in the nation and first in Virginia. The high school which is partially supported by Prince William County taxpayers is in Fairfax but offers a specialized education to students from Prince William County Schools, among others.
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Planning Commission to consider rezoning at Liberia & PW Parkway May 2 for continuing care community
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/23/18 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Real Estate /
The Prince William County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 2 in the Board Chamber at the McCoart Building,1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 at 7 p.m.
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VSU receives grant to expand urban agriculture education through distance learning
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FROM Virginia State University 04/20/18 / Agriculture / Education / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Virginia State University has been awarded $249,800 by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to expand its urban agriculture education through distance learning. The Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program will be changed from its current face-to-face format to a self-paced, online option.
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Buckle up seatbelts to avoid Thanksgiving fatalities, advise Virginia State Police
If you are thankful for family and want to keep it that way, Virginia State Police urge everyone to "buckle up" when driving to and from Thanksgiving with family.
