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Day Care Inspections: SAC Programs Cited for Improper Files

Day Care Inspections: SAC Programs Cited for Improper Files

| May 13, 2013 | 0 Comments | Education

The Virginia Department of Social Services routinely conducts compliance inspections of School Age Care programs in Prince William County. SAC programs at Alvey Elementary, Glenkirk Elementary and Victory Elementary were all cited for failure to maintain required records in recent inspections.

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Prince William Elected Leaders Voice Opposition to Beltway Bypass

Prince William Elected Leaders Voice Opposition to Beltway Bypass

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments | News

Potomac Local- Elected leaders Monday said a plan to build a new highway threatens Prince William’s coveted Rural Crescent.

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Local Runners Participated in Boston Marathon

Local Runners Participated in Boston Marathon

| April 15, 2013 | 0 Comments | News

The Boston Athletic Association lists seven individuals from western Prince William County who participated in the race.

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Art Beat: Bristow Author Publishes Poetry Collection for National Poetry Month

Art Beat: Bristow Author Publishes Poetry Collection for National Poetry Month

| April 14, 2013 | 0 Comments | Arts & Entertainment

Author Katherine Gotthardt released her new poetry book “Weaker Than Water,” this month, reflecting upon her journey of spiritual development.

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General Assembly Approves Amendments to Texting Bill

General Assembly Approves Amendments to Texting Bill

| April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments | News

The General Assembly approved a set of amendments proposed by Gov. Robert F. McDonnell to HB (House Bill) 1907, the driving-while-texting bill patroned this year by Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-Prince William).

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Free, Family-Friendly Festival Celebrates the Local Arts

Free, Family-Friendly Festival Celebrates the Local Arts

| April 6, 2013 | 0 Comments | Arts & Entertainment

Arts Alive! will include free performances, exhibits, hands-on activities and demonstrations by local artists and arts organizations.

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PWCS to Offer Limited Pilot of Eighth Grade Participation in High School Sports

PWCS to Offer Limited Pilot of Eighth Grade Participation in High School Sports

| April 3, 2013 | 0 Comments | Education

The Prince William County School Board approved a limited pilot program that would allow some School Division principals to allow middle school students to participate in sub-varsity sports at the high school level.

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Planning Commission Defers Decision on Madera Farm

Planning Commission Defers Decision on Madera Farm

| March 21, 2013 | 0 Comments | Bristow Biz

Brentsville commissioner Ronald K. Burgess cited traffic issues and an incomplete environmental constraints analysis as part of his rationale for making the motion to table the decision on Madera Farms.

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Letter: Madera Farm, “This Is Not a Stump Dump”

Letter: Madera Farm, “This Is Not a Stump Dump”

| March 20, 2013 | 0 Comments | Bristow Biz

Jake Klitenic, owner of Madera Farm, wanted to clarify issues that he believes have been misrepresented through signs and publicly disseminated information.

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Letter: “Madera Farm Threatens Rural Way of Life in Western Prince William”

Letter: “Madera Farm Threatens Rural Way of Life in Western Prince William”

| March 20, 2013 | 0 Comments | Bristow Biz

The definition of agriculture is and has been for thousands of years, the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi, and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain human life.

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