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Marine museum closed

Published January 18, 2011 at 5:55AM | Updated May 23, 2011 at 11:12PM

National Museum of the Marine Corps (Mary Davidson)

Triangle, Va. –– The National Museum of the Marine Corps will be closed January 18 and 19 (Tuesday/Wednesday), 2011 for maintenance and upgrades. The Museum will reopen on Thursday, January 20 with regular hours.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, Va. The Museum, which opened November 10, 2006, brings to life the U.S. Marine Corps’ rich history and honors the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of all Marines. It is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Christmas. Parking and admission are free.

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Slide show: Fire rips through Woodbridge home

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Published January 18, 2011 at 12:20AM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:59PM

Fire ripped through a home on Marisa Court in Woodbridge early Tuesday morning (Photo: Shaun Norris)

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Ice-related delays, closings

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Published January 17, 2011 at 11:38PM | Updated January 18, 2011 at 6:04AM

Prince William County Public Schools are closed Tuesday January 18, 2011. Code Red for employees.

Stafford County Public Schools are closed today. Code 2 for employees.

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95 reopens after icy crashes

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Published January 17, 2011 at 11:19PM | Updated January 18, 2011 at 12:41AM

Icy conditions Monday night led to the crash of two tractor trailers on I-95 in Triangle. (VDOT)

Triangle, Va. –– One lane of northbound traffic on Interstate 95 at Triangle has been reopened following the crash of two tractor trailers.

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VRE: AM commute could be icy

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Published January 17, 2011 at 6:48PM

While the transit system as of Monday night had no plans of canceling or delaying service on Tuesday, they do warn the platforms at stations could be icy during morning hours.

They’ve urged riders to allow plenty of time to get to the station, use handrails on ramps and while boarding the trains, and to wear sensible clothes and shoes appropriate for the wintry weather. (more…)

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Do Fairfax residents need a closer watch on police?

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Published January 17, 2011 at 12:33PM

Police Chief David Rohrer in the next few months will make the decision to allow a the board, the Mount Vernon Gazette reports.

The 52-year-old shooting victim, David Masters, was shot while behind the wheel of his Chevrolet Blazer in November 2009, on Fort Hunt Rood U.S. 1, the Washington Post reported.

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Bill would push PWC immigration policy statewide

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Published January 17, 2011 at 7:00AM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 8:48PM

He’s introduced a bill in the General Assembly that would not only require agencies to inquire about detainee’s immigration status, it would also allow them to hold those arrested without bond if authorities think they will not appear for a hearing.

The bill is still pending a hearing.

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Triangle students set to get fit

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Published January 17, 2011 at 6:45AM

Triangle, Va. –– Personal trainers are headed to Triangle Elementary School to help get students in shape.

Second, third and fourth graders at the school will participate in the second annual Virginia Healthy Youth Day on Thursday.

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Fairfax will collect trash Monday

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Published January 16, 2011 at 11:50PM

We wanted to pass this bulletin to you from the folks who do trash and recyclables collection in Fairfax County. Have your items to the curb by 6 a.m. Monday for collection because they are not taking a holiday. (more…)

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Hylton Chapel to host MLK speakers

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Published January 16, 2011 at 8:24PM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:06PM

Prince William County students will compete in the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest at 11 a.m. Monday, January 17 at C.D. Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge.