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Hungry suspects? PIzza taken from delivery man
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/24/20 / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The victim, a 53-year-old man, reported to police that he was delivering pizza in the above area when he was approached by three unknown individuals. The victim identified one of the suspects as the person who made the order and agreed to follow them to the correct address. The suspects stopped on the walking path between apartment buildings and took the pizza order from the victim before pushing him on the ground.
Time for a new refrigerator? Save 6% sales tax during Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 7-9
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07/24/20 / Business / Environment / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative encourages Virginians who need a new refrigerator to purchase one marked with the ENERGY STAR label during the commonwealth's Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-9. Northern Virginians will save the state 6% sales tax. Eligible models must cost $2,500 or less.
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Yum! Headquarters for International Gourmet Foods distributor locating in Woodbridge
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/22/20 / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / Woodbridge /
International Gourmet Foods, Inc. will invest $15.6 million to establish a new headquarters in Woodbridge, which will bring 169 new jobs. The 130,000-square-foot development at 13405 Telegraph Road will also house the company's sales, warehouse and cold storage operations that serve Virginia and parts of North Carolina.
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Va. Cooperative Extension offers gardening advice remotely via Zoom starting April 23
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04/21/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Good Eating / Local Government /
Are you thinking about starting a garden but are unsure where to start? Virginia Cooperative Extension says it can help remotely.
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Nokesville church’s drive-though food pantry open through May
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FROM Nokesville United Methodist Church 04/21/20 / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Nokesville / People & Places /
Nokesville United Methodist Church reports that it has a drive-through food pantry that is still open. Extended hours are Thursday and Saturday 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. through May.
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Updated guidance for farmers’ markets and more at VDACS website
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By Michael Wallace, Asst. Director of Communications, VDACS 04/13/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has posted new and updated guidance on the new COVID-19 Emergency Information Center website to help protect farmers, agribusinesses, employees and the public.
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‘Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week’ now through Sunday, April 5
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FROM Prince William County Office of Tourism 03/30/20 / Breaking News / Good Eating / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Prince William County Office of Tourism, Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association (VRLTA), Virginia Tourism Corporation and more than 60 localities from across the Commonwealth have teamed up to promote Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week, which occurs Monday, March 30-April 5.
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Resources for Va. farmers, consumers, grocery retailers and more for COVID-19
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently added a COVID-19 section to its website with information and guidance on current issues for farmers, consumers, agribusinesses, convenience stores and more at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov .
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County says it will help eateries and craft breweries get temporary permits
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05/21/20 / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Local Government /
On June 16, the Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing to establish a new simplified and expedited process for issuing a Temporary Activity Permit (TAP) for Outdoor Seating.
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Crisis Negotiation Team called out to ease home situation involving 4-year-old
While responding, police were informed that the accused refused to let the victims, identified as a 46-year-old female acquaintance and their 4-year-old daughter, leave the home. Members of the Crisis Negotiation Team responded and began speaking with the accused. Eventually, the victim and her daughter were able to leave the residence.
