Excessive heat warnings remain in effect for the Potomac Communities until 8 p.m. Saturday, and sweltering temperatures in the forecast will could it feel up to 116 degrees.
The National Weather Service calls for temperatures at 100 or better today and Saturday, and heat index values that can make it feel even hotter leaving residents searching for ways to beat the heat.
One hundred and fifty years ago this area witnessed the birth of a new kind of warfare. After years of contentious debate and the election of an anti-slavery president, the southern states decided to secede from the Union their forefathers had played such a pivotal role in creating.
The ensuing American Civil War was an ideological as well as an economic conflict. Its outcome would determine the course the American Nation and, ultimately, the world would take.
Police were called to the K2 Restaurant inside Featherstone Plaza on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) in Woodbridge at 1:22 a.m. and found two men suffering gunshot wounds.
Both were taken to a local hospital, one man suffering life-threatening injuries while the other is expected to survive, said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.
What can non-Civil War buff do this weekend in Prince William County? The rangers at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge have a few ideas.
Water Exploration Day
Date: Friday, July 22, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Visitor Center
Description: Come down to the Visitor Center to explore the unique properties of water. Conduct some experiments, learn what a watershed is, and meet the animals that live in Leesylvania’s water.
Stafford County will open a cooling center from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. The center will be located at the Rowser building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway in Stafford. On Thursday, the center will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. On Friday (July 22) and Saturday (July 23), the hours will be 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Individuals should bring snacks, bottled water, medication and other basic necessities to the shelter.
Note: The websites for several of these events mention that they may change due to weather or alternate plans at any time without notice.
Thursday, July 21
Officials say an intensive treatment of the areas are now needed, and that the deadly virus can be spread to birds and humans through bites.
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Each month, we have a general meeting where we discuss upcoming activities and have speakers talk about topics important to families, programs to learn new skills, or time to just socialize and have fun. Membership meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Tall Oaks Community Center, except for our Open House which will be held Thursday, September 8.
Every Wednesday, our playgroup meets at Canterbury Woods community center or a local playground. The kids love to see each other, and the parents get a chance to relax and chat with each other. Sometimes the Playgroup Co-Chairs will arrange field trips to other nearby kid-friendly spots like Kids n’Motion, Chick-Fila, or even the National Zoo.
Congressman Robert Wittman (R-Va. 1) is taking stab at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, looking to implement techniques used in other states.
Legislation authored by the lawmaker won approval Wednesday from the House Committee on Natural Resources, clearing the way for the bill to be heard in the House.
STAFFORD, Va. — On June 14, The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Stafford County Public Schools celebrated its 10th Anniversary of DARE Day at Pratt Park. Over 2000 Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. students from 17 elementary schools were in attendance.
Stafford County DARE Day originally started at Winding Creek Elementary School and was such a huge success that it was moved to Pratt Park the following year and included all elementary schools in the Stafford County School System. It is now an annual event.
