Author: Aya Karouane

I'm a high school junior at Mountain View High. A Stafford local, I love to learn more about our area!

Health

Put Your Child’s Halloween’s Candy Under an X-Ray Here

By Aya Karouane
Halloween Cupcakes bought at Sam's Club Woodbridge, VA 10/31/2014

Patient First is offering free safety blinkers at their medical centers to enhance visibility during trick-or-treating. Additionally, they will provide free digital X-ray imaging of Halloween candy from October 27 to November 1, allowing parents to check for foreign objects.

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New Myers Drive Respite Home to Host Open House

By Aya Karouane
[Photo: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board]

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will host an open house for its Myers Drive Respite Home, which provides care and activities for adults with developmental disabilities. The event will take place on November 3rd at 10 Myers Drive in Stafford County, with additional parking and transportation available from a nearby location.

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Workhouse Arts Center Receives Two ArtsFairfax Grants

By Aya Karouane

The Workhouse Arts Center received a 2025 ArtsFairfax Operating Support Grant and a 2025 Project Support Grant to enhance its arts programs and develop community-based projects. The center hosts over 800 classes and events annually, engaging nearly 8,000 students and featuring more than 100 resident artists.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Achieves Accreditation by SRC

By Aya Karouane
[Photo: Sentara]

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center recently received accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery, recognizing its adherence to established standards. The hospital utilizes the da Vinci® robotic surgical system, which enhances surgical precision and enables quicker recovery for patients.

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Poilce Search for Rape Suspect Alvarado-Aguilar

By Aya Karouane

Detectives obtained charges on October 17, 2024, related to a sexual assault reported in 2023 involving a victim and her acquaintance. The accused is wanted for rape and abduction, and efforts to locate him have not been successful.

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Supervisors Table Amazon Data Center Near Manassas Mall

By Aya Karouane
[Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash]

A proposal to build three new Amazon data centers along Ashton Avenue near the Manassas Mall was shelved indefinitely ahead of the Oct. 22 Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting during which it was scheduled to be discussed.

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Halloween Is Right Around the Corner: Remember these Safety Tips

By Aya Karouane
[Photo: Haley Phelps/Unsplash]

As Halloween approaches on October 31, 2024, Prince William Police Department encourages parents to prioritize their children’s safety while trick-or-treating by following essential tips, such as wearing light colors, using flashlights, and going in groups. Additionally, children should only visit familiar homes, wait until they’re home to eat treats, and parents should check all candy before consumption.

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Homeless Man Found Sleeping Inside Manassas-area Home

By Aya Karouane

On October 21, officers responded to a burglary at a residence near Manassas, where they found an unknown man sleeping inside. The man was charged with burglary and possession of illegal narcotics and is being held without bond.

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Prince William Police Investigate 3 Separate Armed Robberies

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Several armed robberies occurred recently in Prince William. On October 20, a 27-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in Gainesville, resulting in injuries and property loss.

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Town of Dumfries Hosts its Second Annual Pink and Purple Brunch to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence

By Aya Karouane
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Town of Dumfries will host the Pink and Purple Brunch on October 27, 2024, at the Clyde Washington Community Center to raise awareness about breast cancer and domestic violence.

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