The Wolf of Wall Street — Rated R — 3 1/2 stars of 5
“The Wolf of Wall Street” is a beast of a three-hour movie from Director Martin Scorsese (“Hugo“). Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, this movie makes Gatsby seem like a choirboy.
Author: Potomac Local News
Mental health hospital proposed for Woodbridge — Inadequate mental health treatment in Virginia came front and center in November after state Sen. Creigh Deed’s son attacked his father before killing himself in the family’s home. [Insidenova.com]
Friends, Relatives Remember Patriot Grad Josh Morrison — The Patriot High School community mourns the passing of one of its recent graduates, Joshua Michael Morrison, 19. Morrison died Friday evening from injuries resulting from a car accident on Christmas Day in Nokesville. [Bristow Beat]
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Call to Action
· Good morning . . . Happy New Year! Many of us make New Year Resolutions – how about this one: Resolve to Volunteer in the New Year. I can’t think of a better way to meet like- minded people, make friends, and do good in your community. It is a win/win for everyone. There is a great deal of power when one unites with another to champion a cause. You can make a difference and here is a list to get you started:
LORTON, Va. — It’s wine and cheese with a speakeasy feel.
The Workhouse Arts Center on Saturday will hold its “Welcome to the Speakeasy” show, which is described as a “raucous ramble” through the Jazz Age.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The first baby born in 2014 at Stafford Hospital came on Jan. 2.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Is It Still Relevant Today? — The Prince William Human Rights Commission is calling on county high school students to enter an essay contest discussing how the Civil Rights Movement has impacted today’s society. [Prince William County]
Firing back at Toby Keith, Virginian creates registry of pro-gun restaurants — The windows of restaurants and businesses are often crowded with signs and stickers denoting store hours and accepted credit cards, but a Leesburg restaurateur is looking to add one more decal in the name of constitutional rights. [Washington Times]
Things are moving this morning but roads and sidewalks are slick.
Interstate 95 is clear this morning but there are several spots with black ice, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.
Prince William County Public Schools are closed today due to last night’s snow and this morning’s icy road conditions.
Here’s the statement from the school division:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — An argument between two men left one of them with a gunshot wound in the leg just hours into New Year’s Day. Now police are searching for the suspected shooter.
More in an unedited police press release: