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Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 6 more events.
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• Prince William Walks Together: Out of the Darkness Walk Returns Sept. 12 (princewilliamliving.com) — On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk will bring hundreds of people to Virginia Gateway in Gainesville to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Residents can register to walk, form or join teams, volunteer, or donate, while also connecting with local mental health resources and an uplifting community focused on hope and support.
• InsideNoVa Interview: Vega talks data centers, infrastructure needs, future plans and more (insidenova.com) — Prince William Supervisor Yesli Vega discusses looming decisions on data centers, including a renewed push to build five facilities on the 82-acre Gardner property in Gainesville. She outlines her concerns about land use, infrastructure, and affordable housing, while defending large developer donations to her PAC and hinting at future political plans that could shape Gainesville's growth.
• High school football roundup: Colgan's Gabe Huber has career night (insidenova.com) — Gainesville High's football team opened its season with a tough 28–2 loss to South County, despite solid efforts from quarterback Bear Ferhman and receiver Josiah Hill. A broader roundup highlights standout performances from several other Northern Virginia high school teams, giving local fans an early look at who's shining this season.
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