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Parents and teachers protest mask mandates at a February 2, 2022 Prince William County School Board meeting.

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day offers Prince William County residents a way to let the highly dedicated school crossing guards – who are in the street protecting our children every school day – know that they are appreciated, and that their work to make our County a safe place to live, work and play is appreciated.

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Man, 83, succumbs to injuries suffered in Woodbridge house fire

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An 83-year-old man died as a result of a fire at a home in the 4000 block of Montega Drive. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

An 83-year-old man died after a house fire a week ago.

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Restaurant parking lot shooting suspect identified

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                Wilder Miguel Cordero Miranda [Photo from July 2009]

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau have identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that occurred at the La Isla (Islita) Restaurant located at 8699 Parkland Steet near Manassas on January 23.

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Racial & Social Justice Commission calls for sweeping changes to schools SRO program

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Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

A new report from the Prince Willaim County Racial and Social Justice Commission calls for sweeping changes in county schools regarding student discipline and police in the classroom.

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By Potomac Local News
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

After another year of missed ridership projections, Virginia Railway Express is banking on some return of office-workers to Washington in its new budget for the 2023 fiscal year.

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Freezing drizzle could slow Monday morning commute

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Gridlock on Interstate 95 south at Route 234 in Dumfries on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. [Photo: VDOT]

Our week could begin with another round of wintry weather, as freezing drizzle could create travel problems on the streets.

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Opinion: After emails released, can residents trust Warner on School Board?

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Stafford County School Board

During the Stafford County School Board, a sitting board member released personal information regarding a minor child, violating the minor’s privacy and putting the minor’s safety at risk.

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Stafford man faces DUI charges after multi-car crash

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The driver of a Volkswagen struck a Tesla, causing the Tesla to crash a tree and the Volkswagen to overturn. [Photo: Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

Authorities said they found the suspect who fled the crash scene hiding near a creek early this morning.

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VDOT considers raising bridge sooner after excavator strike snarls traffic

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An excavation struck a bridge at Route 17 and Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

Transportation officials are weighing their options for a low-hanging bridge in Stafford County.

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