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Permitted release of coal ash surface water continues at Possum Point

Published February 10, 2016 at 3:52PM

While efforts are underway to halt Dominion’s plan to treat the toxic water and release it into the waterway, the state’s largest utility continues to drain storm water at the site.

It is also moving forward with plans to treat toxic water and release it into the Potomac River. On Jan. 14, 2016, Dominion won approval from Virginia’s Water Control Board to consolidate water and ash from five coal ash ponds at the Possum Point Power Station near Dumfries and Quantico, treat the water, and release it into the Potomac River.

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Tourism rebounds in Prince William County and Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published February 9, 2016 at 6:46PM | Updated February 10, 2016 at 3:09PM

The LOVE sculpture has become an icon in Historic Manassas. A new sculpture will be unveiled in Woodbridge at Potomac Mills.

In the wake of the federal shutdown in 2014, tourism screeched to a halt in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. But in the 2015 fiscal year, various localities, including Prince William County and Manassas, experienced substantial growth in tourism traffic and revenue.

Nicole Warner, marketing and communications specialist for Discover Prince William & Manassas, said the federal shutdown took a big toll on Northern Virginia.

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Boarded up and tiles missing: What’s up with this old McDonalds?

By Potomac Local News

Published February 9, 2016 at 12:12PM | Updated February 9, 2016 at 2:16PM

“Are we going to lose the retro McDonald’s to the new McDonald’s design?” asked Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi at an Oct. 2, 2012, meeting.

“Retro? It’s like your going to miss it,” said Prince William County Board of Supervisors Corey Stewart, At-large.

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Marine Museum hangs WWII plane recovered from Lake Michigan

By Potomac Local News

Published February 9, 2016 at 10:44AM | Updated February 10, 2016 at 2:21PM

A World War II plane pulled from the depths Lake Michigan now hangs in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Riggers today hoisted the SBD-3 Dauntless into place above the Leatherneck Gallery — the atrium visitors to the famous museum see upon entering the building. There, it will hang with other aircraft that were integral to the missions of U.S. Marines throughout history.

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Lunchtime training leaves Chipotle fans in cold

By Potomac Local News

Published February 8, 2016 at 2:04PM

Here’s something you don’t see too often. The photo above was taken at Noon today, and it shows a nearly empty parking lot outside a Chipotle restaurant in Woodbridge.

The burrito maker locked its doors for lunchtime on Monday so it could review new food safety policies with staff.

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Gas explosion rips through Woodbridge home

By Potomac Local News

Published February 7, 2016 at 6:22PM

A house exploded in Woodbridge Sunday afternoon after a gas leak, according to fire and rescue officials.

OWL Volunteer Fire Department crews were called to the 14000 block of Franklin Street and West Longview Drive at 3:03 p.m. for a report of a gas leak that appeared to be outside of the house.

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1-3 inches of snow could fall Monday night, Tuesday

By Potomac Local News

Published February 7, 2016 at 6:11PM | Updated February 7, 2016 at 6:33PM

More snow, you ask?

This next winter storm that’s expected to impact our area Monday night into Tuesday won’t be anywhere near as big as the January blizzard that dumped more than two feet of snow on our area.

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33-year-old man shot and killed in North Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published February 7, 2016 at 5:50PM | Updated February 8, 2016 at 7:54AM

Tolliver turned himself into police, according to the Stafford sheriff’s office.

Chancellor Tolliver was taken into custody this evening without incident after turning himself into authorities in Stafford County. Tolliver is currently being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Habitat for Humanity Manassas ReStore needs lots of volunteers

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2016 at 3:59PM

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Happy Valentine’s Day and Heart Month! Catholic Charities –Hogar Immigrant Services has an urgent need for ESOL teachers for the classes in Manassas. You don’t need teaching experience or speak another language to make a huge difference in the life of another. Please call Cynthia at (571) 208-1572 ext. 103 to join this great team.

· Historic Manassas has a number of super fun volunteer’s positions. Positions include assisting with the farmers market on Thursday and Saturdays from April through November. They also are looking for volunteers to give tours at the Historic Liberia Plantation from May 29 through September 4th on Sundays at noon or downtown Manassas walking tours on Thursdays and Fridays at 12 noon. There’s always lots of fun event going on throughout the spring and summer with Historic Manassas. Please call Erin at (703) 361-6599 to learn more. (more…)

Threats, slashed tires challenges for beer keg delivery service

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2016 at 8:00AM | Updated February 5, 2016 at 12:59PM

When I tell people about One Degree Capital, I often hear things like “Oh, I’d love to start my own business doing ‘XYZ’ someday.”

To the outsider, it often looks easy to own a business. The reality is that business owners face challenges and surprises all the time. It takes a lot of perseverance to overcome them and be successful.