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Woodbridge apartment community acquired for $107M

Rockville-based The Donaldson Group LLC and New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Co. have acquired the 732-apartment Rolling Brook Village in Woodbridge for $107.5 million. [Washington Business Journal]

Longtime Occoquan Resident Dies at 82, Friends Remember Her Fondly

The bench where Lorraine Musselman sat to wave to friends and passersby on Commerce Street in Occoquan is now covered with flowers and photos and farewell notes. [Patch]

Short board meeting planned for Tuesday; deputy to fill Planning seat

A longtime sheriff’s deputy and rescue squad volunteer may fill the empty seat on the Planning Commission. [Fredericksburg.com]

RGIII Knee Injury: Good News Appearing Unlikely

It doesn’t sound good for Robert Griffin III. [CBS DC]

McDonnell to Unveil Highway Funding Reforms

Gov. Bob McDonnell plans to unveil his long-promised transportation funding reform package in Richmond less than a day before state lawmakers convene for their 2013 session.[CBS DC]

Fairfax residents balk at I-95 express lanes ramp

Construction is underway on the Interstate 95 express lanes, with the new high-occupancy toll road expected to open late next year. But residents living at the northernmost point of the planned lanes are unhappy with the congestion and pollution they say the project will bring. [Washington Post]

Amtrak adds another pair of Acela routes

Fans of Amtrak’s Acela service, take note: The rail agency announced Monday that it plans to add another trip in each direction between New York and Washington. [Washington Post]

City of Manassas Risk Management receives Grant

The Virginia Municipal League Insurance Program (VMLIP) has awarded the City of Manassas Risk Management Department a $3,286 grant for an electronic security guard system for use at the airport for protection of property against vandalism and theft.