By Stephanie Tipple
For PotomacLocal.com
Occoquan, Va. — Now that the holiday season is in full swing for many, this time of year can be a major hardship for many families. With the economy still on rocky soil, many families cannot afford to purchase the basic amenities and all of the gifts for their children and family members , but Occoquan residents and merchants are working together to bring the holiday cheer to these disadvantaged families.
Prince William County, Va. — While the holidays are on the minds of many area residents, it won’t be long until state legislators head back to Richmond to convene the 2012 General Assembly on Jan. 12. The annual meeting of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, the primary lawmaking bodies in the state, each year introduce new legislation that, if ultimately passed, is signed into law by the governor.
Prince William County officials have made it clear what legislative priorities they support for the upcoming session:
Police were called to the 2000 block of Mayflower Drive, off Clipper Drive and Old Bridge Road, about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday. The residents there told police they heard glass breaking in the front of their town home and then saw a small fire after they went to investigate, said Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Joseph Robertson.
The residents extinguished the fire and called 911.
Woodbridge, Va. — Two men walked into a Woodbridge convenience store and robbed the place in broad daylight.
It happened at 7:02 a.m. at the Handy Dandy Market on at the corner of Horner and Occoquan roads in Woodbridge.
Woodbridge, Va. — Some residents in Woodbridge’s flood-ravaged Holly Acres Mobile Home Park want to rebuild. The Prince William County Board of Supervisors, despite a recommendation from zoning officials, says no.
But will they go to court over the issue? A vote to do so was delayed Tuesday and the Washington Post has more on why officials decided to not to vote.
What do you get with 91,000 tons of sand and 307,000 tons of salt? Those materials will help to clear roads after a winter storm passes this season, transportation officials said.
The Virginia Department of Transportation said today they’re ready for harsh winter weather, with a $126 million budget to treat and plow roads in the event of a storm. The budget is $20 million more than last year’s, officials said.
The play is sure to delight with its non-stop mischievous humor and plenty of heart. How does a Christmas pageant survive when six mean, unruly siblings are given roles? Be sure to find out when this action-packed, family production brings holiday cheer to Northern Virginia. The production will be performed in partnership with StudioWorks Virginia, a local children’s theatre. Kye-Won Choi Kopko and Denise Smith from StudioWorks Virginia will join Vpstart Crow’s Artistic Director Rob Batarla and Managing Director Clemente Santiago for an unprecedented collaboration for Vpstart Crow.
The production will be performed in partnership with StudioWorks Virginia, a local children’s theatre. Kye-Won Choi Kopko and Denise Smith from StudioWorks Virginia will join Vpstart Crow’s Artistic Director Rob Batarla and Managing Director Clemente Santiago for an unprecedented collaboration for Vpstart Crow.
Manassas, Va. — Back by popular demand, the National Capital Trackers will be exhibiting their festive, magical and truly awe-inspiring Christmas landscape at the Annual Winter Wonderland Train Show in Manassas.
The Winter Wonderland Model Train Show is Dec. 13-16 from 5 to 8 pm and Dec. 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, one block from the Train Depot. Santa is expected to be “in the house” on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.
By Stephanie Tipple
For PotomacLocal.com
Woodbridge, Va. — The one-time Borders location in Woodbridge off Prince William Parkway has been given new life. It’s been converted in a 2nd and Charles – a used book store chain based in the southeast U.S. with an eclectic assortment of merchandise.
