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Wasabi Express opens in Manassas Mall food court

Published July 7, 2016 at 8:16AM | Updated July 7, 2016 at 8:47AM

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Manassas Mall Marketing Director Kelly Gilfether sent us this email:

Manassas Mall is excited to announce that Wasabi Express is now open in the food court. Wasabi Express has earned a solid reputation by providing quality menu items and excellent service. The food is made fresh daily from scratch using only the finest ingredients for the freshest taste. Wasabi Express prides themselves on authentic Japanese cuisine and appreciation for a memorable dining experience that offers quality food and affordable sushi to the public. The menu consists of many traditional Japanese dishes that include, Nigiri, Uramaki, Futomaki, Hosomaki, Cup Bap, Miso Soup,Edamame and Seaweed Salad.

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Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello resigns

By Potomac Local News

Published July 7, 2016 at 8:06AM | Updated July 7, 2016 at 3:29PM

Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello’s last day on the job is Sept. 8, 2016.

Romanello has overseen the operations of Stafford County Government since 2003. He’ll leave Northern Virginia for a new position as Deputy County Administrator in Henrico County outside Richmond.

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Dumfries Town Manager Dan Taber resigns

By Potomac Local News

Published July 6, 2016 at 8:28PM

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We’re going from record cool to major heat by the end of the week

By Potomac Local News

Published July 5, 2016 at 5:43PM

James Fitzgerald and Brandon Corey load up the ice bins at Kangaroo Express on Va. 610 in North Stafford. They’ve had to use a bigger truck to keep up with demand that has more than doubled due to the unusually hot weather. (Mary Davidson)

Independence Day was the coolest July 4th in 37 years.

States the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office:

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Occoquan plans River Mill Park opening celebration

By Potomac Local News

Published July 5, 2016 at 5:01PM

From Occoqaun Town Manager Kirstyn Jovanavich:

In partnership with Prince William County and Fairfax Water, the Town will host a grand opening event for River Mill Park in Occoquan on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, a concert by the Ashleigh Chevalier Band, face painting and balloon art with Fairy Jennabelle, a scavenger hunt organized by the Mill House Museum and the Fairfax Water water bar will be on site providing glasses of free water! In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the park’s development, as well as the history of the site. The first 300 visitors to the grand opening will receive a free commemorative coin! This event is sponsored by Occoquan town businesses The Polka Dot Divas, Puzzle Pazlooza and Man Overboard.

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Nightly closures continue in Haymarket for I-66 work

By Potomac Local News

Published July 5, 2016 at 4:51PM

From VDOT:

Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on I-66 this week at Route 15 in Haymarket, weather permitting, for crews to remove beams from the old Route 15 overpass.

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State wins grant to extend E-ZPass Express Lanes to Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News

Published July 5, 2016 at 4:48PM

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is celebrating today, announcing the state won a $165 million federal FASTLANE grant to improve transportation along Interstate 95 and 395.

The 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes will be extended from North Stafford to Fredericksburg as part of the project.

Brentsville Baseball headed to first-ever state tournament game

By Potomac Local News

Published July 5, 2016 at 10:55AM | Updated July 13, 2016 at 11:56AM

Submitted from Prince William County Neabsco District Supervisor John Jenkins:

This past weekend the Brentsville baseball team won the regional baseball playoffs at Stafford . I traveled to the games in Stafford with my wife and was thrilled to see the PWC team win it’s championship. The team will travel to NORFOLK in a week or so for another championship tournament. I am enclosing a press release sent to me by the team manager (who is also my grandson). Can you arrange some press coverage?

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