WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Stafford Hospital Imaging at Woodbridge has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases.


By STEPHANIE TIPPLE

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — An unpopular plan to expand an office park is on hold, and the lot on which it was to be built is marked by a “for sale” sign.


DUMFRIES, Va. — McDonald’s franchisee Bill Boston held a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning, attended by the Town of Dumfries Mayor Gerald Foreman and several Councilmen, to celebrate and officially dedicate the restaurant to the Dumfries community. Once the restaurant officially opens this Friday, August 31 at 4 a.m. ,Boston foresees that the restaurant will be a staple in the community and is excited that this remodel will provide the opportunity to employ more crew and managers within his new restaurant.

Boston’s construction plan included contemporizing interiors and exteriors by upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing restaurant capacity. Architecturally some of the features include a defined and inviting entry into the restaurant, modern community and lounge seating areas to accommodate all customer preferences.


WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The plan to build two towers at the entrance of Prince William County might change.

Approved in 2005, the planned Rivergate complex on Annapolis Way in Woodbridge included two 15-story towers overlooking the Occoquan River. Inside was going to be 720 condominium homes, and the buildings were going to be a keystone in an effort to revitalize the area near the heavily used commuter routes U.S. 1 and Va. 123.


WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Sentara Northern Virginia Comprehensive Breast Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.


PRINCE WILLAM COUNTY, Va. — Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has always been welcomed at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, he just won’t visit them this year.

With that, the chamber this afternoon answered mounting questions focusing whether or not it would host Cathy at speaking engagement in Manassas on Nov. 27. Cathy was scheduled to speak with local business leaders about the success of his fast food restaurant chain, but chamber members complained after following a public statement by Cathy noting marriage should only be between a man and woman.


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