Who has the best pizza in Potomac Local News land?
There’s a lot to choose from with independent, locally-owned pizza joints located across the region.
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Author: Potomac Local News
Three sheds were ablaze on Thursday afternoon the Lake Arrowhead section of Stafford County.
Fire crews were initially called to check on a report of billing smoke in the area of 31 Ridge Drive. They found the sheds on fire, according to initial reports.
Press release | On Sunday, January 26, 2020, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington begins celebrating National Catholic Schools Week (January 26 – February 1). The annual celebration, sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, is meant to highlight the unique role of Catholic schools in providing exceptional instruction rooted in the Catholic Faith. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.”
“Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington are known for their strong Catholic identity and excellence in education. When I visit our schools, I witness inspiring and beautiful communities of faith,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington. “Children are thriving because our teachers and administrators are focused on promoting Catholic identity and faithfully dedicated to their vocation. By their example as Gospel witnesses, our Catholic educators help our students to grow in love of God and knowledge of their faith, while being encouraged to use their gifts to glorify the Lord and serve our brothers and sisters in most need.”
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A historical marker noting the location of the old Woodbridge Airport was destroyed.
A vehicle that crashed on Old Bridge Road early Sunday morning took out the marker. It was installed on Old Bridge Road near the Lake Ridge Festival shopping center on October 29, 2019.
Planning on doing some sightseeing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Friday? If so, heads up about this temporary closure Metro just told us about.
Press release | At the request of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Smithsonian Metrorail Station will be temporarily closed on Friday, January 24, from system opening through the early afternoon hours due to an event on the National Mall and related security considerations. The station closure is necessary due to the station’s proximity to the event security perimeter.
Manassas police say a search warrant was being carried out at Corriander Circle, near the Wellington Station shopping center, and that’s the reason for the large police presence there.
Press release | Today, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers of the Manassas City Police Department executed a search warrant, in connection to an on-going investigation, at a residence in the 9000 block of Coriander Circle. The search warrant was executed without incident. Expect heavy police presence in the area while officers work to clear the scene. More information on the nature of the investigation will be released at a later date.
Press release | Overnight lane closures are needed to allow crews to install a concrete barrier near the Truslow Road overpass to prepare for the bridge replacement.
I-95 southbound will be reduced to one lane overnight on Wednesday, Jan. 22, starting at 10 p.m. for the work zone. Double lane closures will end at 4:30 a.m.
Press release | A Bridge beam installation for the new Poplar Tree Road bridge over Route 28 will require the closure of Route 28 between Braddock Road and Westfields Boulevard during the overnight hours Monday, Jan. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 30.
Closures are planned for Route 28 North the first two nights, followed by Route 28 South the next two nights. Closures are needed to safely install bridge beams over the roadway and ramps.
Good Morning – Girls on the Run is looking for coaches for the Spring 2020 season. Lace-up your sneakers and come inspire girls in grades 3-8 to be strong, confident and healthy.
You do not need to be a runner to coach. You just need to serve as a role model by showing up prepared and on time, listening attentively and demonstrating a positive attitude.
From the Stafford sheriff’s office | Air Pods stolen
300 Block of Twin Brook Lane, 01/21, 4:07 p.m. A resident reported that he made an arrangement through Facebook Marketplace to sell a pair of Air Pods. When they met, the buyer asked to see the Air Pods. After the seller handed him the Air Pods, the buyer took off running.