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What Prince William wants from Richmond

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The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

Prince William County, Va. — While the holidays are on the minds of many area residents, it won’t be long until state legislators head back to Richmond to convene the 2012 General Assembly on Jan. 12. The annual meeting of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, the primary lawmaking bodies in the state, each year introduce new legislation that, if ultimately passed, is signed into law by the governor.

Prince William County officials have made it clear what legislative priorities they support for the upcoming session:

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Molotov Cocktails Tossed at Home

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Police were called to the 2000 block of Mayflower Drive, off Clipper Drive and Old Bridge Road, about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday. The residents there told police they heard glass breaking in the front of their town home and then saw a small fire after they went to investigate, said Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Joseph Robertson.

The residents extinguished the fire and called 911.

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2 Rob Corner Store in Daylight

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Police said these two men walked inside the Handy Dandy Market in Woodbridge and robbed it Wednesday morning. (Prince William police).

Woodbridge, Va. — Two men walked into a Woodbridge convenience store and robbed the place in broad daylight.

It happened at 7:02 a.m. at the Handy Dandy Market on at the corner of Horner and Occoquan roads in Woodbridge.

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Reconstruction Vote Delayed

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Flood waters inundated Holly Acres Mobile Home Park on Sept. 8, 2011, displacing at least 100 residents. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — Some residents in Woodbridge’s flood-ravaged Holly Acres Mobile Home Park want to rebuild. The Prince William County Board of Supervisors, despite a recommendation from zoning officials, says no.

But will they go to court over the issue? A vote to do so was delayed Tuesday and the Washington Post has more on why officials decided to not to vote.

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VDOT Budgets Millions More for Winter Season

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Road conditions deteriorated fast was snow fell fast on Jan. 26, 2011, on Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) in North Stafford. [File Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com]

What do you get with 91,000 tons of sand and 307,000 tons of salt? Those materials will help to clear roads after a winter storm passes this season, transportation officials said.

The Virginia Department of Transportation said today they’re ready for harsh winter weather, with a $126 million budget to treat and plow roads in the event of a storm. The budget is $20 million more than last year’s, officials said.

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Vpstart Crow Plans Hylton Performances

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The play is sure to delight with its non-stop mischievous humor and plenty of heart. How does a Christmas pageant survive when six mean, unruly siblings are given roles? Be sure to find out when this action-packed, family production brings holiday cheer to Northern Virginia. The production will be performed in partnership with StudioWorks Virginia, a local children’s theatre. Kye-Won Choi Kopko and Denise Smith from StudioWorks Virginia will join Vpstart Crow’s Artistic Director Rob Batarla and Managing Director Clemente Santiago for an unprecedented collaboration for Vpstart Crow.

The production will be performed in partnership with StudioWorks Virginia, a local children’s theatre. Kye-Won Choi Kopko and Denise Smith from StudioWorks Virginia will join Vpstart Crow’s Artistic Director Rob Batarla and Managing Director Clemente Santiago for an unprecedented collaboration for Vpstart Crow.

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Winter Model Train Show Coming

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(File photo: National Capital Trackers)

Manassas, Va. — Back by popular demand, the National Capital Trackers will be exhibiting their festive, magical and truly awe-inspiring Christmas landscape at the Annual Winter Wonderland Train Show in Manassas.

The Winter Wonderland Model Train Show is Dec. 13-16 from 5 to 8 pm and Dec. 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, one block from the Train Depot. Santa is expected to be “in the house” on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.

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Old Borders Now Used Bookstore

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The old Borders Books on Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is now 2nd and Charles books.

Woodbridge, Va. — The one-time Borders location in Woodbridge off Prince William Parkway has been given new life. It’s been converted in a 2nd and Charles – a used book store chain based in the southeast U.S. with an eclectic assortment of merchandise.

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East Coast Rapist Suspect Arrives in Prince William

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The alleged East Coast Rapist arrives at Manassas Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon. (Prince William police)

Prince William County, Va. — Aaron H. Thomas, the man police have dubbed the East Coast Rapist, arrived in Prince William County today to face charges of rape in a case dating back to Halloween 2009.

Thomas was extradited from Connecticut, where he was arrested at his home in New Haven in March.

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