Fire and rescue crews were called to Liberty Grove in Manassas about 9 a.m., after water pipe burst within one of the building’s fire sprinkler systems.
No one was injured, but at crews on the scene said a “major salvage” operation was underway to save as much property as possible.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Greater Prince William “Moms in Motion” event, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been moved to October 15.
Event Coordinator Vicki Shoemaker noted Saturday was a full day for awareness events, and in order to ensure a successful event that benefits everyone involved, she felt a few changes were necessary.
Dale City Sport and Health Club’s second annual block party to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital had people’s hearts pumping on Saturday.
Rommel Bradley, manager, said that the event shows “We’re about taking care of people. This isn’t just a health club, we’re about raising awareness, not just fitness.”
Woodbridge, Va. –– The Potomac Nationals organization on Monday had yet to hear back from Washington Redskins quarterback, Donovan McNabb.
The Minor League Baseball team on Friday made an offer to the veteran football player, whose future with Washington’s football team has long been in question, to come play or even work out with the team.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued Monday until 6 p.m. for the Potomac Communities, as forecasters said strong storms could move into the region, some of which may contain damaging winds and hail.
Rising temperatures into the mid 80s will also support thunderstorms, much like we saw last week.
Prince William County, Va. –– As the Memorial holiday weekend approaches, police in Prince William are taking no excuses about not wearing seat belts in vehicles.
The power-hitting first baseman launched his 8th homer of the season in a five-run sixth for the P-Nats. Shortstop Jose Lozada and right fielder Destin Hood both led off the inning with doubles, getting Potomac on the board for the first time in the game. After a J.P. Ramirez strikeout, Souza crunched a two-run shot that went more than 400 feet. It went just to the left of straight-away center, which is label as 390 feet at City Stadium. It gave Souza his league-leading 31st and 32nd RBI.
A walk from Brian Peacock (his second of the day) forced Hillcats manager Luis Salazar to go to the bullpen to replace starter Cory Rasmus. The former supplemental first round draft had a strong afternoon until the sixth. He had not allowed a run and struck out six P-Nats. But when Potomac started to get to him, Salazar called on Dan Jurik.
Marshall Mitchell, 34, was killed when he was riding in a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling south on Benchmark Road, near Mine Road.
The SUV ran off the right side of the road, and Mitchell was ejected when the driver crossed over the left side of the road and over corrected, said Virginia State Police Sgt. Les Tyler.
