Parker Haller had a 4 percent chance of walking after an accident three years ago, but he astounded classmates and doctors by walking across the stage to receive his high school diploma. [See more at NBCWashington.com]
Author: Potomac Local News
The car taxi service Uber is pushing further into the suburbs.
An Uber driver set up shop under a tent at a Silver Diner restaurant on Smoketown Road in Woodbridge on Tuesday to recruit new drivers. In exchange for signing up to drive for Uber, the company agreed to give new recruits a $50 gas card.
Heads up if you travel Wellington Road in Manassas. A portion of the thorughfare will close to traffic today June 16 and tomorrow June 17.
Wellington Rd @ the RR Xing CLOSED in both directions 7a-7p, June 16 & 17. Plz use PW St or 28. #vatraffic #manassas pic.twitter.com/IbyYukp2a7
On the evening of June 13, Prince William police responded to Bonny Road in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery.
According to Prince William police, the victims – a 20-year old man and a 19-year old man from Woodbridge – stated they were walking on the road when they were approached by three unknown individuals.
The Betco Block plant was demolished this morning to make way for a new Cabela’s outdoor store.
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On the morning of June 11, Prince William fire and police were called to a fire at the Ruby Tuesdays location on Iron Bar Lane in Gainesville.
According to Prince William fire and rescue, all customers were evacuated from the building.
On June 12, Prince William police responded to a home on Glenkirk Road in Nokesville to look into a burglary.
According to Prince William police, the homeowner said that two individuals entered the home through a back door that was unlocked. There were no signs of forced entry, said Prince William police.
On April 10, Prince William police conducted a narcotics investigation – executing a search warrant on a Woodbridge home on Wetherburn Court.
During the search of the home, drug paraphernalia was found, according to Prince William police.
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Good morning – Our older Americans need advocates. The Prince William Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers who are empathetic, diplomatic and assertive; to volunteer as an Ombudsman. As an Ombudsman you will be assigned to visit a local nursing home or assisted living, 4 hrs/week, to ensure that the residents rights are being protected. Call Daphne Van Tiem at 703-792-7662 to volunteer for this wonderful program. This is truly an unmet need in our community! The Agency is also looking for summer volunteers to work on updating their Resources guide – might be a great job for the college student thinking about a future internship program. Call Melodee at 703-792-4583
SERVE has an urgent need for volunteers for two special events. First is their annual inventory of the food pantry on Thursday June 25th – you can pick either the morning shift of 9am-1pm or the afternoon shift 1-4pm. Volunteers must be at least 16yrs old. The second event is inventory at the Save N Serve Thrift Store on Friday June 26th from 8am-12 noon. Volunteers age 16+ are very welcome!! Please email Jan at [email protected] to learn more and sign up for these two important activities at SERVE. They also have an urgent need for new bed pillows – drop off M-F, 9-5, at the Administration Bldg. at the main campus, 10056 Dean Drive, Manassas.
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A woman is charged with assault and battery on a police officer. Prince William police were called to a home on Redskin Court in Woodbridge on Tuesday, June 9, and said they saw the suspect, 37-year-old Michelle Bullock get into a car and then try to speed away from police.