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4 displaced after Dale City house fire

Published February 16, 2022 at 7:04PM

A home in the 13000 block of Omni Court, near Saunders Middle School in Dale City burned Tuesday. [Photo: Prince William County Fire and Rescue]

After a blaze forced them out, four people, including a child, are displaced from their home tonight.

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Suspects escape, 5 cops injured following chase ending in Woodbridge

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Published February 16, 2022 at 11:53AM

This morning, five Virginia State Police troopers were injured in a vehicle pursuit that ended in Woodbridge.

Shortly before 5 a.m., Fairfax County Police alerted Virginia State Police to a 2012 Ford Fiesta – reported stolen from New York, was traveling south on Interstate 495 across the American Legion Bridge.

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Delivery driver carjacked, police recover car in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published February 16, 2022 at 9:00AM

A food delivery driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Dale City.

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Community Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published February 16, 2022 at 6:00AM

Prince William County Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTayna McDade. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

PWCS will be reviewing and revising our mitigation strategies as necessary to be consistent with the final version of the new legislation.

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Stafford 2023 budget includes a tax bill hike for homeowners, more money for schools, public safety

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2022 at 3:58PM | Updated February 15, 2022 at 11:05PM

At February 15, 2022, Board of Supervisor’s meeting, Stafford County Administrator Frederick Presley presented the FY2023 Proposed $700 million budget is slightly larger than the $696 million FY2022 budget adopted last year.

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Md. man dies in Route 1 crash near Woodbridge Honda dealer

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2022 at 2:59PM

A Maryland man died in a car crash in Woodbridge.

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Stafford Supervisor Crystal Vanuch seeks GOP nomination for 7th Congressional District

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2022 at 10:00AM

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Crystal Vanuch added her name to a growing list of Republicans vying to represent Virginia’s new 7th Congressional District.

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Call to Action: ARPA community grant program announced

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated February 15, 2022 at 8:10AM

Home Deport Volunteers help put ceiling in Post 7916 Storeroom

The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William is excited to announce the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Community Grant Program, supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts for Prince William County residents, focusing on those who are underserved.

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Neighborhood Notes

Community Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2022 at 6:00AM

On Tuesday, February 15, the Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. burn law goes into effect. The law remains in effect until Saturday, April 30.

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Gas used to extract, arrest suspect in overnight North Stafford barricade

By Potomac Local News

Published February 14, 2022 at 8:51AM | Updated February 14, 2022 at 10:08AM

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A Burke man is facing charges after an overnight barricade in Stafford County.

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