MANASSAS — If you can’t make the Kentucky Derby this year, Manassas plans to bring the derby home to you.
The city will hold its first “Historic Downtown Derby” on Friday afternoon, May 3, as part of its monthly First Friday events.
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DUMFRIES — Police are investigating an attempted break-in at Croppers Towing and Tires in Dumfries.
Police say officers were called at 9:11 p.m to the business at 17735 Farley Blvd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The business owner reported to police that he was working at the location after hours when a noise was heard coming from the rear garage door.
WOODBRIDGE — The Dale City “Lightning” Track Club (DCTC) will host its annual Lightning Relay Games event on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge.
The event highlights track and field with a focus on the popular relay events. The organization has also included individual running and field events, as well as a 200m challenge to add another exciting element to the competition.
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OCCOQUAN — Karen Boyd will seek the Occoquan District School Board seat.
QUANTICO — A car fire closed a portion of Interstate 95 on Wednesday morning.
Fire crews were called to mile marker 147 north, just before the first exit for Quantize Marine Corps Base at 8:35 a.m.
FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s signature program – Leadership Fredericksburg – is accepting applications for its 13th year.
The nine-month course takes place at various locations around the Fredericksburg region. It provides the community with a pool of leaders from a cross-section of industry who are committed to improving the quality of life in the region.
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WOODBRIDGE — Police are on the scene of a fatal crash in front of the Prince William County Central District Police Station.
CRASH – CENTRAL PWC: Davis Ford Road is closed in front of Central District Police Station (5036 Davis Ford, Woodbridge) due to a 3 vehicle crash. Motor units are directing traffic. Please drive safely. #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/KHiAGY9k6U
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Martin “Marty” Nohe has been on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors for 16 years.
He’s served as the Coles District Supervisor for all of that time, and how he’s running for Chairman, At-large seat.
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Patrick Sowers is making his first run at the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
He wants to replace Marty Nohe, the longtime Coles District Supervisor who is now seeking the Chairman At-large seat.
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Peter Candland is vying to keep his seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
He’s spent seven years on the Board and has made a reputation of arguing for conservative principals, evoking the “advocating for the taxpayer” in many of his arguments on the dias.
Go to Candland pushes for Tri-County Parkway, abolishing current schools funding agreement
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