FROM Charles Penn, Dominion Va. Power spokesman 07/12/15 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
Dominion Virginia Power reminds customers to be on the lookout for scammers who threaten to disconnect electrical service immediately if payment is not made. Dominion does not take payment over the phone and never asks for immediate payment of cash, PayPal, ‘MoneyPak/Green Dot’ or any prepaid debit card as a prerequisite to keeping lights on.
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07/07/15 / Environment / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
Rep. Rob Wittman, who represents part of Prince William County, and Rep. Ron Kind, from Wisconsin, introduced the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, which funds habitat protection, education, researching, and monitoring to provide long-term protection of neotropical migratory birds.
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06/26/15 / History / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
Beginning July 1, 2015, admission to the Manassas Museum is free. The Manassas Historic Resources Board, which oversees the Museum’s operations, originated the idea in an effort to allow residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy history for free. City Council approved the measure as well.
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06/11/15 / Education / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Virginia Department of Education’s Virtual Virginia program will pilot a full-time, online high school for the 2015-2016 school year. The pilot will offer all required core academic courses and electives necessary to earn a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma.
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06/11/15 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
The Internal Revenue Service reminds all taxpayers with an FBAR filing requirement to report their foreign assets by the June 30 deadline.
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06/10/15 / Money & Taxes / Transportation /
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), the public transportation provider for Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, will implement bus service changes and increase fares on July 6, 2015. Service changes are in eastern Prince William.
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06/02/15 / Education / Money & Taxes / State Government /
There’s still time to earn college credits this summer. Northern Virginia Community College offers a six-week summer session that starts June 29 and ends Aug. 9. Students must register by 11:59 p.m. June 28.
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From Prince William County government 05/27/15 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
June 17 is National Garbage Man Day. Communities across the nation are encouraged to take a moment and show appreciation for the men and women in the solid waste management industry and particularly, their trash collectors, for keeping us and the environment safe.
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