From Prince William County Police Department 08/13/15 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility crackdown will run August 21st through the Labor Day holiday on September 7th. Prince William County Police, as well as law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia and the region, are targeting this time period because holiday weekends bring a surge in drunk-driving.
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08/04/15 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Greater Prince William Community Health Center invites the public to its Community Health Fair, Aug. 13-14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its Woodbridge location, 4379 Ridgewood Center Drive. The annual event will be a day of family fun, with free medical screenings, wellness education, children’s activities and free lunch.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 08/01/15 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety /
Dominion Virginia Power will broaden the funding and scope of its EnergyShare program to provide financial assistance, weatherization services and educational outreach to more qualifying customers, including people living with disabilities and military veterans facing financial hardships. The expansion begins Sept. 1.
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FROM American Red Cross 08/01/15 / Health & Safety / Manassas / Nokesville /
American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate.
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07/29/15 / Education / Health & Safety /
University of Mary Washington and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences have joined forces to streamline the process for UMW students to pursue medical school. A memorandum of understanding guarantees UMW Honors program students early acceptance to the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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07/27/15 / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Manassas /
Novant Health will host a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at George Mason University in Manassas on plans for Novant Health and University of Virginia (UVA) Health System to create a regional health system in Northern Virginia.
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07/24/15 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places /
The U.S. Senate is honoring the courage and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community by designating this Sunday, July 26, 2015 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day.”
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07/20/15 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
During times of extreme heat, the Manassas Park Community Center at 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, is a designated cooling center. You do not have to be a member to come in out of the heat.
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