Author: Potomac Local News

Woodbridge, Va. — There’s a new tool outside some post offices in the area that will soon allow you to ship and pick-up packages that the postal carrier could not leave at your doorstep.

“gopost” by the United States Postal Service is a series of kiosks being rolled out to various post offices in the Potomac Communities, including Woodbridge. While the gopost program is still in a testing phase, users will soon be able to use the computer terminal at the kiosk to ship or pick up packages, said Postal Service spokeswoman Patricia Licata. When the service is operating, users will be able to sign up to opt to participate in the gopost program.

After the North Stafford Rotary Club announced their Fitness Challenge 2012, we wanted to know if you would consider taking part in a weight loss contest. Vote and let’s see what the Potomac Communities have to say.

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It’s part of a national First Day Hikes effort at state parks around the country to offer hikes on New Year’s Day. Leesylvania’s State Park has invited hikers to come to the Lee’s Woods Trail at the park nestled along the Potomac River in Woodbridge. The two-mile hike is described as moderate, and Chief Ranger Sarah Percival encourages hikers to bring water and to wear hiking boots and warm clothes.

Just across the Occoquan Bay in Fairfax County lies Mason Neck State Park, where they will be hiking their one-mile Bay View Trail Head between 10:30 a.m. and noon. The hike is described as easy and appropriate dress and water bottles are also encouraged.