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Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Kids Konnection /
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
PWC Police Crime Report March 14: A 14-year-old was arrested for knives at Freedom High School
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 03/15/23 / Education / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County Police are reporting that a student, age 14, at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, was arrested March 14, 2023 after being found in possession of two knives at the school.
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Assistance League needs more sponsors, donors and food packers for hungry kids
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03/09/23 / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Nonprofits / Kids Konnection /
On Thursday, March 16, Assistance League of Northern Virginia will hold its monthly food-packing event for its WEEKEND FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM and is looking for sponsors, donors, supporters, and new members.
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PWC Police Crime Report for March 6, 2023: Three with “no fixed address” arrested
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 03/07/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
Recent Prince William County police activity and arrests.
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PW Service Authority recognized with national environmental awards
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FROM PWC Service Authority 03/07/23 / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County Service Authority has received two National Environmental Achievement Awards--one for its environmental education program for youth and a second for maintenance of PWCSA high-risk sewer pipes.
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Father, 58, charged with death of infant son 39 years after boy died
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 02/16/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
On February 15, 2023, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau charged a 58-year-old man in connection with the death of his infant son which stemmed from an incident that occurred at the family’s then-residence located in the 9600 block of Lafayette Ave in Manassas (20109) in November 1984.
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Va. launches “Engage Virginia” to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic
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FROM Va. Dept. of Education 02/15/23 / Education / Money & Taxes / State Government / Kids Konnection /
Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction says the Va. Department of Education has launched “Engage Virginia,” an online academic recovery and coaching program to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning, attendance and related issues. School divisions must opt-in for their students to participate in the program.
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Proposed foster family licensing regulation could boost access to kinship caregiving
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02/14/23 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
ACF believes that child welfare agencies can develop different foster family home licensing or approval standards for kin in a manner that does not compromise child safety and well-being.
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Crime Report: Jan. 17, 2023 - Suspects arrive in 1 vehicle, leave in 4 vehicles reported stolen
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FROM Prince William County Police Reports 01/17/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County Police report recent incidents and arrests.
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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,
