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Today: Civil War Trunk Show, Manassas Park Photo and Video Club

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:27AM

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Looking for something to do today to take your mind off Election Day? Here are a few events in our community:

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Pharmaceutical Firm Announces $1.5 Million Expansion in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:18AM

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Granules Consumer Health, a subsidiary of Granules India and a manufacturer of over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals, will invest $1.5 million to expand its operations in Prince William County.

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NEW OPITZ BLVD RAMP TO OPEN, Providing Direct Access to I-95 Express Lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 5:19PM | Updated November 4, 2024 at 9:06PM

In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Shirley Contracting Company, Transurban is set to unveil a new access point from Opitz Boulevard to the 95 Express Lanes in Woodbridge.

The access point, opening on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10 p.m., will allow northbound entry during morning rush hour starting Friday, November 15, providing Prince William County commuters a faster and more reliable route.

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Traffic: Overnight 95 Express Lanes Closures for Opitz Boulevard Project

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 2:52PM

Drivers are advised of upcoming overnight lanes and full closures on the 95 Express Lanes to facilitate the completion of the Opitz Boulevard Project.

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Manassas Park Community Center Open Regular Hours on Election Day

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 2:25PM

MPCC will be open and operating under normal business hours on Tuesday, November 5.

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Updated: DOJ to Monitor Elections in Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 11:33AM | Updated November 4, 2024 at 2:37PM

Voters stand in line to cast their ballots at a DMV in Woodbridge.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will deploy federal monitors to observe elections in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park on Election Day.

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FATAL SHOOTING at Woodbridge Commuter Lot; Suspect Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 10:20AM

A man was fatally shot in a commuter parking lot along Prince William Parkway late Saturday night in what police have described as an altercation that turned deadly.

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Journey Theater Premieres ‘Voices From Vietnam’: Honoring Veterans Through Stories of Courage and Sacrifice

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 10:00AM

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Journey Theater is pleased to present the World Premiere of Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich’s and Bruce H. “Doc” Norton’s Voices From Vietnam, a collection of interviews, stories, letter and reflections from Vietnam Veterans; Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as the Nurses and Women who served, POWs, MIA families, a Vietnamese refugee, an embassy statesman and college and school students.

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Anderson to Rally with Speaker Mike Johnson, Governor Youngkin today in Spotsylvania

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 9:31AM

Derrick Anderson

Today, November 4, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will join Republican congressional candidate Derrick Anderson in a Get Out the Vote Rally in Spotsylvania County.

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Four Richmond Men Charged with Tampering with Spotsylvania Homeowners Cars

By Potomac Local News

Published November 4, 2024 at 9:19AM

On the early morning hours of October 24, 2024 deputies responded to Courthouse Commons Subdivision to several reports from homeowners about multiple males tampering with vehicles parked on the street and in driveways.

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