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Cooling centers to open in Prince William as mercury to near triple digits

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It’s going to be hot enough outside on Wednesday for the Prince William County government to open cooling centers.

Prince William County offers resources to assist members of the public in staying cool when temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 30, due to the forecasted high temperature of 97 degrees, with heat index values anticipated to be as high as 102 degrees, any member of the public who needs to seek shelter from the heat can visit a Prince William County library from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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3 key Manassas railroad crossings to close next week

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Manassas commuters will need to find another way around some key railroad crossings next week.

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Manassas Assistant City Manager to leave in July

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A familiar face in Manassas for nearly 20 years will be leaving next month.

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Plane reports engine failure, crashes in Fauquier County

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A plane crashed this afternoon in Fauquier County. 

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Volunteers fan out across region to make home repairs

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Volunteers work to repair a home in Dale City.

Several deserving residents are getting some extra help around the house this week, thanks to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington

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Restaurants reopening at Spotsylvania Towne Center

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Diners will have some new post-pandemic food options at Spotsylvania Towne Center near Fredericksburg.

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5 stories, 52 apartments — ‘The Mill at Occoquan’ heads to public hearing Tuesday

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An artist rendering of the Mill at Occoquan.

Should the tiny town of Occoquan allow a five-story building to be constructed on the riverfront?

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Rappahannock rising: River to surpass flood stage at 2 a.m. Saturday

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The Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg is to surpass the flood stage by 2 a.m. Saturday, cresting at nearly 14 feet deep.

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Free motorcycle class to be offered at NOVA Manassas Campus

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The Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally rolls through Dumfries on Memorial Day weekend 2011. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The Virginia State Police is offering a free motorcycle riding class for new or inexperienced riders.

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