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August 06, 2008

Restaurant Review: BR Frozen Custard
Restaurant Review: BR Frozen Custard

To date, 150 customers have tried to consume this six-pound sundae and only four have succeeded.

Shortcuts: Easy bagels and fool-proof pancakes

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make, healthy recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.“


August 03, 2008

Woman loses 150 pounds to skate again
Woman loses 150 pounds to skate again

Susan Hopkins of Dale City had returned to skating after dropping about 150 pounds.

Mom on the Run: 1980s make comeback for casual Fridays

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.“

Ask a Dentist: Eating crackers puts you at high risk for decay

Many common, everyday foods have tremendous potential to cause tooth decay.


August 02, 2008

Rosary gets pop music makeover
Rosary gets pop music makeover

John Giaier and Bill Gildenstern created “Rosary Tapes,“ a collection of Roman Catholic prayers and meditations for the rosary set to contemporary music by the pair of jingle writers better known for helping Ford Motor Co. sell cars.

Impressions: Novel unveils hiking, fishing, secrets

“Impressions” appears in The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger on the first and third Saturdays.


July 31, 2008

City of Manassas Park useful names and numbers
Names and numbers
City of Manassas useful names and numbers
Useful information
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering is a big part of life in the county, from local government and social agencies to libraries, schools, churches, youth groups, hospitals and service organizations
Specialty programs at Prince William County Schools
Programs
Prince William County School Board members and meetings
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Prince William County useful names and numbers
Names and numbers
Entertainment
Entertainment information
Outdoor recreation
Outdoor recreation
Prince William County is a hot bed for jobseekers
There are many employers and services available to those seeking a position in the area - a hotbed for jobseekers.
Chambers help area businesses grow to success
Two chambers of commerce have worked to improve the region's quality of life and have served their respective business community for many years.
Be a volunteer, make a difference in someone’s life
Volunteering is a big part of life in Prince William County, from local government and social agencies to libraries, schools, churches, youth groups, hospitals and service organizations. Opportunities abound for the young through the elderly.
Social Services available for adults, children
The Prince William County Department of Social Services, a public agency, offers services that include children and adult services, foster care, benefits, employment and child care.
Disabled residents can turn to area support groups
The Prince William area offers several organizations that provide services such as day care, support group sessions and job training for disabled citizens and their families.
Historical places in Prince William County and Manassas
One of the many features that make Prince William County so special is its variety of top-notch attractions offered to tourists and residents.
College and high school sports
College and high school sports
Performing and cultural arts
Whether its crafts or the stage, there’s lots to do in Prince William County
School registration
Under Virginia law, enrollment in kindergarten is optional for a child 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, but parents must notify the school system if they do not intend to enroll their child. Enrollment is mandatory for children 6 years old on or before Sept. 30.
Personal property taxes
Cities, counties and towns assess a tax based on the value of personal property of motor vehicles and boats.
Driver and vehicle licensing and registration
Driver and license information
Setting up your utilities
Utilities
Area hospitals grow with county, cities
Prince William area hospitals continue to upgrade their care with new state-of-the-art facilities. There are a variety of services available to patients and numerous doctors representing many specialties.
County health district offers clinics, treatments
The Prince William County Health District provides many preventive health-care services as well as follow-up services for communicable diseases. Care may be free, offered for a sliding scale fee or offered at a fixed charge. Some services require income eligibility.
Firefighters are call away
Residents depend on a combination of career and volunteer emergency workers to fight fires and respond to medical and rescue emergencies 24 hours a day

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