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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.
Virtual trade show series April 15 and April 22 to feature Virginia’s Finest Producers
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 04/13/21 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / Manassas / State Government /
A Manassas-based company, Bakefully Yours, will be among vendors featured April 15 and April 22 during the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' (VDACS) Virginia’s Finest Specialty Food and Beverage Virtual Trade Show Series.
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County police investigate commercial burglaries; religious statue missing after residential burglary
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/05/21 / Business / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Damaged glass doors often point to commercial burglaries, according to Prince William County Police Department Reports.
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PW Chamber recognizes 187 First Responders with Valor Awards
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FROM Prince William Chamber of Commerce 04/02/21 / Business / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual and second time Virtual Valor Awards. This event recognizes the heroism and bravery of the men and women in uniform.
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Two new state-of-the-art delivery stations for Amazon now open in Manassas and Gainesville
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 03/23/21 / Breaking News / Business / Gainesville / Manassas /
Amazon reports that it has officially launched two new delivery stations in Prince William County, creating more than 200 new full-time jobs that provide a competitive starting wage of $15.40 an hour and comprehensive benefits, all starting on the first day of employment.
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SBA resumes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers
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FROM PWC Dept. of Econmic Development 01/11/21 / Breaking News / Business / Federal Government / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Initially, the SBA will only be accepting applications for “first-draw” small businesses that have yet to receive a PPP loan, and it will only be accepting those applications from lenders it has signaled as “community financial institutions.”
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New digital “Passport to Prince William” offers discounts to travelers and residents
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FROM Prince Wlliam County Government 12/22/20 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
‘Passport To Prince William’, a new digital passport with discounts to area shops, craft beverage venues, attractions, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses is now available for use, according to Prince William County Office of Tourism, d/b/a Visit Prince William, Virginia.
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CONTINUING REPORT: How Pandemic is affecting local businesses
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By E. BRUCE DAVIS, Observer staff 12/08/20 / Business / Real Estate /
Ashley Leigh, founder of Linton Hall Realtors®, has been involved in real estate for 24 years. He has seen good and not-so-good times, sellers' and buyers' markets. COVID-19 has presented a unique situation, but nothing his team cannot handle.
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Coalition of local governments, NOVA, and job experts to help get residents back to work for free
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FROM Prince William County Economic Development Office 09/15/20 / Breaking News / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government /
The governments of Prince William County and Manassas have joined forces with employment experts and NOVA to help local residents affected by COVID-19 get back to work by receiving free education and workforce supportive services.
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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,
