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Prescription drug take-back day is April 27

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Prince William County Police Department and the Manassas City Police Department will join with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and community groups to provide you with a safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.

Simply bring them to the collection sites at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center, or Sentara Lake Ridge Medical Center.

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Woodbridge man cited in I-495 crash that closed Beltway

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A view of the construction of the soon to be tolled 495 Express Lanes. (495expresslanes.com))

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) A Woodbridge man has been cited for reckless driving and defective brakes following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County.

At 1:52 p.m. Thursday (March 28), Virginia State Police Trooper J.S. Corvin responded to a crash involving an overturned tanker truck. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of I-495 at the 42 mile marker just south of the American Legion Bridge.

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OmniRide customers can get a free ride on this double decker bus

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WOODBRIDGE — (Press release) OmniRide will test a double deck commuter bus for the next few weeks, and passengers who climb aboard will be asked to fill out a survey instead of paying a fare.

The seating configuration on double deck buses varies but this model, which is manufactured by Alexander Dennis Inc., has 81 seats, including 53 seats on the second deck. The bus has a low floor and can accommodate up to two passengers in wheelchairs at a time on the lower deck.

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Prince William, Manassas police plan free VIN etching event

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City police car design from 2011

Help eliminate auto theft in and around Manassas – protect your own vehicles from being stolen by taking advantage of MCPD’s free VIN etching service next Saturday, April 13, 2019.

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Fog should give way to a beautiful Wednesday

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Patchy fog before 8 am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 70.

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Book launch party scheduled for murder mystery set in Occoquan

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OCCOQUAN — (From an email) On Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Occoquan Town Hall will be the site of the Occoquan launch of town resident Henry G. Brinton’s novel, “City of Peace.” 

Brinton is an author and Presbyterian pastor who has written on religion and culture for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today. 

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Northam talks tax hikes to improve interstate highways

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Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

RICHMOND — Drivers would see improvements to interstate highways across Virginia if the General Assembly approves $280 million in budget amendments recommended by Gov. Ralph Northam, but state residents and truckers would pay additional taxes and fees.

Northam announced Thursday that he has proposed:

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MurLarkey now carried in Virginia ABC stores

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MurLarkey Distilled Spirits announced today that its Smokehouse and Heritage Whiskeys will be carried Virginia ABC stores.

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Officials seek to attract grocery stores to ‘food deserts’

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Federal and state lawmakers Monday called for legislation to help people in low-income neighborhoods get better access to fresh vegetables and other healthy foods.

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Armed robbery in Manassas Mall investigated

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Gainesville fatal crash

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On March 23 at 5:40 p.m., officers responded to the Macy’s within Manassas Mall located at 8270 Sudley Rd. in Manassas to investigate an armed robbery.

A store employee reported to police that three juvenile males entered the store and selected merchandise from the racks. Two of the males entered the dressing room area with the merchandise and, when they exited the dressing room, the merchandise had been concealed. The three males then attempted to exit the store where another employee encountered them. One suspect made verbal threats while brandishing a knife at the employee. The three suspects fled the scene on foot.

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