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Prince William charges 9 in prostitution sting

Published August 12, 2019 at 1:04PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) On August 8, 2019, detectives from the Prince William County Police, Special Investigations Bureau conducted a Commercial Sex Operation at an area hotel in the Manassas area of the county. The objective of the operation was aimed to combat the illicit demand and solicitation of commercial sex services which has a direct connection to human trafficking.

During the course of the operation, undercover detectives created online advertisements designed to solicit commercial sex that led to the contact of numerous suspects by phone and through social media. As a result, multiple suspects were identified and charged with offenses relating to the solicitation of commercial sex.

Woman charged with DUI after fatal crash

By Megan Dietrick

Published August 12, 2019 at 12:59PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 11 at 2:17AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 4100 Block of Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan.

The investigation revealed that the operator of a 2018 Ducati motorcycle and the driver of a 2018 Toyota sedan were traveling westbound on Dale Blvd when both vehicles crossed over the center median and struck two separate trees before coming to a stop on the eastbound side of Dale Blvd.

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MUDDY MESS: Stafford aims to ban recreational facilities in flood plains

By Megan Dietrick

Published August 5, 2019 at 11:01PM

After it rains, the tennis courts at the Apple Grove community in North Stafford are submerged in water.

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New Publix slated to open in Stafford in 2021

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 26, 2019 at 9:29AM

Publix will be constructing a new supermarket at the Embrey Mill Town Center in Stafford.

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Didlake will celebrate newest UPS store with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 24, 2019 at 12:11AM

Didlake Inc., a Virginia-based nonprofit, announced the purchase of the UPS Store located at the Center at Innovation, 9994 Sowder Village Square in Manassas.

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Mary Washington Hospital ranks top 100 in national study

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 23, 2019 at 5:11PM

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Hospital is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement according to a national study by Healthgrades.

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The Young Marines have appointed a new General Counsel

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 23, 2019 at 4:51PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The members of the Board of Directors of the Young Marines, a national youth organization, announced David S. Jonas as the new General Counsel.

Jonas is a Partner at FH+H law firm in Tysons.

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Andrew Miller declared winner of ‘Stars and Stripes’ contest

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 23, 2019 at 4:51PM

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NOKESVILLE — Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has declared Andrew Miller the winner of the ‘Stars and Stripes’ contest, in which applicants create unique Fourth of July field art designs.

This is the 4th annual ‘Stars and Stripes’ contest by STMA, an organization comprised of 2,700 men and women professionals overseeing sports fields worldwide and critical to athletes’ safety.

Call to Action: Participants wanted for 5K and fun runs

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 23, 2019 at 4:51PM

Good Morning Prince William –

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

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New entertainment destination being added to Potomac Mills

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 23, 2019 at 4:43PM | Updated July 24, 2019 at 2:53PM

Potomac Mills, Virginia’s largest outlet and value retail destination, announced today that Round One Entertainment Inc. (Round1) will join the mall’s other entertainment destinations later this year.

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