Schools

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic School near Dumfries is preparing for graduation this Friday.

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington of writes:


Business

It’s time for the Prince William Chamber of Commerce to choose a new slate of members for its Board of Directors.

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Fredericksburg officials will once again face the public as the city council is set to resume in-person public meetings on May 25.

Attendees must wear a mask, according to a city spokeswoman, and those who want to watch the meeting from home still have that option.


Business

As the region reopens, eyes are shifting back to the roads as workers head back to the office.

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The Dumfries-based Young Marines distributed computers to children across the country that did not have them. The non-profit says its part of a national effort to fill gaps within vulnerable school systems.

The organization writes:


Prince William

Orange cones are still a constant on Route 28 west of Manassas as crews work to widen the road.

This project includes widening just over a mile of Route 28 from a four-lane undivided roadway to a six-lane divided roadway. In addition to widening the road, crews are also installing storm drainage improvements, stormwater management facilities, pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, utility improvements.


News

Bullet strikes victim during armed struggle

Armed Robbery – On May 18 at 11:09AM, officers responded to investigate a robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Copeland Dr. and Castle Rd. in Manassas (20109) sometime between 11:00PM on May 15 and 1:00AM on May 16. The victim, a 24-year-old man, reported to police that while in the above area, he was approached from behind by two unknown black males. During the encounter, one of the suspects brandished a firearm at the victim and demanded his property. When the victim refused to give them his property, the suspect used the firearm to strike the victim before grabbing on to the victim’s backpack. As the victim continued refusing to let go of the backpack, the suspect fired multiple shots, one of which struck the victim. The suspects then fled the area with the victim’s backpack. The victim eventually contacted the police and reported significant injuries that were a result of the altercation. The backpack containing a firearm, a wallet, and toiletries were reported missing.


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