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Soon-to-be released inmates learn how to communicate effectively
11/01/24 / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Participants scheduled for release soon learn communication tools that aim to help them transition successfully, navigate new challenges, and build meaningful lives in the community.
Prince William County approves grants to bolster hospitality and retail businesses
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FROM Prince William County Department of Economic Development 11/30/21 / Business / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors has approved the Lift Up Lodging and Restore Retail grant programs from the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWCDED). The $10 million grant program, which will launch by Dec. 31, aims to cushion the ongoing crunch felt by hotels, restaurants, event spaces, and storefront retail businesses.
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New Giant Food opens Nov. 19 in Manassas at Bull Run shopping center; West Gate Giant closing
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/18/21 / Business / Good Eating / Manassas /
Giant Food will open a new store at 10864 Sudley Manor Drive. Manassas, on Friday, Nov. 19. The new store includes is a pharmacy, a pre-order/pick-up area, a wide assortment of ready-to-eat items, a Starbucks, bakery and a florist shop
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Some 28 new businesses open in PWC in September
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FROM from Prince William County Government 11/03/21 / Breaking News / Business / Local Government / Real Estate /
Some 28 businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ in September from Prince William County's Department of Development Services (Small Business Project Management Program). This brings the 2021 total to 280 new enterprises that are now "Open for Business," according to a news release.
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Most businesses in Prince William County must file Recycling Report by Oct.15
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FROM Prince William County Government - Solid Waste Division 09/19/21 / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Businesses in Prince William County must now complete and file an annual recycling report with the Department of Public Works by Oct. 15 each year. Code changes that took effect in January 2021 moved the reporting deadline from Feb. 15 to Oct. 15. Homes businesses and businesses based in incorporated towns are exempt.
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Amazon said to be setting up a delivery station in Stafford in September
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 09/07/21 / Business / People & Places /
According to the weekly business news magazine, Virginia Business, Amazon.com Inc. has announced it plans to open a 200,000-square-foot delivery station in Stafford County in September.
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Spill of unknown chemical in Manassas sends 15 to hospital
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FROM Prince William Fire & Rescue 08/27/21 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William Fire and Rescue Crews arrived shortly after a 6:20 AM dispatch for a reported chemical spill in the 7500 block of Notes Drive, Manassas, with several employees reporting difficulty breathing, according to Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief.
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2021 State Fair focuses on agriculture, the state’s largest industry
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08/24/21 / Agriculture / Business / People & Places / State Government /
Virginia’s agricultural heritage is at the heart of the State Fair of Virginia, and agricultural activities continue in 2021 with a long list of farm-related attractions. The fair, canceled in 2020, will be held Sept. 24-Oct 3 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County about 1.5 hours on I-95 south from Rte/ 234.
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Shell casings found after jewelry store owner reports destruction of property
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/10/21 / Business / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
During a follow-up the next day, the business owner reported shell casings were found near a neighboring business.
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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,
