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Expect I-395 lane closures tonight, tomorrow

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ALEXANDRIA — (Press release) Interstate 395 South will be reduced to one lane during overnight hours on Monday Friday, April 8 5 and Tuesday Saturday, April 9 6 between Duke Street (Exit 3) and Edsall Road (Exit 2). Periodic traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes will occur Saturday, April 6 until early Sunday, April 7, from Midnight to 5 a.m.

These closures are needed for crews to install an overhead sign structure as part of the I-395 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project. Work is weather dependent.

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Naked woman suspected in daycare break in now charged in bathroom assault

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A woman who last week was allegedly found naked in a daycare and then arrested is also now charged in a separate incident that occurred inside a gas station bathroom. 

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Follow up: More on Thursday afternoon’s nightmare drive on the highways

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A series of disabled cars on Interstate 95 north in Stafford County led to a temporary closure of the highway on Thursday, said Virginia State Police spokesman Sgt. Brent Coffey.

The Virginia Department of Transportation reported the crash about 5:43 p.m. The saving grace — the temporary closure was of the northbound lanes, which didn’t affect drivers commuting south and heading home from work.

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Bail-out suspect nabbed using helicopter

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Gainesville fatal crash

NOKESVILLE — (Press release) At approximately 6:26 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Aden Road and Misty Creek Court in Nokesville for a traffic violation.

During the investigation, the driver fled on foot, and it was determined the suspect had a warrant. With the assistance of a police K9 and a Fairfax helicopter, the suspect was taken into custody without incident in the 14400 block of Fleetwood Drive, at approximately 7:37 pm.

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Upcoming events at Washington Heritage Museums

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Washington Heritage Museums have tons of exciting events coming up in April and May.

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Two additional arrests made in 2017 murder investigation

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Detectives from the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit charged two additional suspects in connection to the 2017 murder of Miguel Angel Ruiz Carrillo.

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Dumfries Mayor’s “Living Legend” award honors Clyde and Gwen Washington

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Dumfries Councilwoman Gwen Washington. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

DUMFRIES – (Press Release) Dumfries leaders Clyde and Gwen Washington will be among the honorees at the 2019 Mayor’s Choice Awards, part of the Dumfries Inaugural Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, April 13.

Clyde and Gwen have dedicated their entire lives to public service, with Clyde serving on the Town Council of Dumfries for 28 years and Gwen for 6 years. Gwen’s dad, John Wilmer Porter, also served on the Town Council and was the first African-American official elected post-Civil War Reconstruction in Virginia. Gwen’s mother, Mary G. Porter, also lived a life of public service as a Prince William County teacher and was known in the county as one of the “Courageous Four” who helped to integrate the schools.

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‘One Love Manassas – A Celebration of Life with the Arts’ returns for year 2

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The City of Manassas and Historic Manassas, Inc. will host One Love Manassas, a three-day multi-media art event.

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Hylton Performing Arts Center celebrates success of 9th anniversary gala which raised $200,000

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The Hylton Performing Arts Center outside Manassas.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center hosted the 9th Anniversary Gala and After Party with great success.

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Raising Voices to be held at Hylton Performing Arts Center

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MANASSAS – (Press Release) George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in collaboration with the Washington National Opera (WNO) announce Raising Voices, a new program of opera and musical theater, to be held Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Featuring the combined talent of Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist and Mason Opera and Vocal Studies students, Raising Voices marks the beginning of a developing partnership between these two important programs, aimed at expanding the support, growth, and opportunities for young opera singers in America.

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