Potomac Local Leaders
Back to School preparations are at a seasonal high. Actually, based on a recent study by Four Square, this weekend is projected to be the busiest Back-to-School shopping weekend in 2013.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The local Spirit & Life United Methodist Church is part of a new trend that’s sweeping the nation. It’s one of thousands of new church plants that seek to redefine traditional concepts of worship in our Twenty-First Century world, while still remaining true to millenias-old principles of the Christian faith.
Spirit & Life is hosting an exciting “Fall Kickoff Event” on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Forest Park High School (located at 15721 Forest Park Drive, Woodbridge). Electric guitars, a keyboard, and drums will rock the school auditorium. Adults will be treated to a rooted but relevant message. Children and youth will be supervised by professional staff as they enjoy age-appropriate activities including a moon bounce and other games. Plus a free lunch on site will conclude the morning’s fun.
Former New Mexico Governor and 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson endorsed Libertarian Robert Sarvis for governor of Virginia today.
In endorsing Sarvis, Governor Johnson remarked, “Robert Sarvis is the only candidate in this year’s most-watched and most negative election who offers a relentlessly positive libertarian vision for Virginia that’s both ‘Open-minded and Open for Business.’ Be Libertarian with me, Virginia, in 2013 and vote for Robert Sarvis for Governor.” Accepting Gov. Johnson’s endorsement, Sarvis stated: “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Gary Johnson. Gov. Johnson campaigned for the White House with a ‘fiscally responsible, socially accepting’ message that complements the Sarvis vision for a Virginia that’s ‘Open-minded and Open for Business.’
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WOODBRIDGE, Va — Five males attempted to rob a Stafford woman as she walked to her car.
More in a police press release:
DALE CITY, Va. — Water has been restored to some 200 customers in Dale City who lost it Sunday night, and we now know more about the cause of the problem.
The break was caused by rusted bonnet bolts that, when working properly, provide a leak-proof enclosure for the water value on the main. The main that ruptured Sunday night on Catalpa Court in Dale City was 12-inches wide, said Virginia American Water spokeswoman Samantha Villegas.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A suspicious package at IKEA Tuesday morning prompted customers to go elsewhere, and it led to a free lunch for employees.
A clothes hamper was found in the 2-story furniture store at Potomac Mills mall about 9:30 a.m. The store called police who spent the better portion of the next two hours investigating the hamper, which turned out to be harmless.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Plans for a Fredericksburg bypass show drivers would be able to exit Interstate 95 in Stafford County, cross the Rappahannock River, and end up in Orange County.
Once off I-95, drivers would connect with the new bypass via U.S. 17 near the Celebrate Virginia complex in Stafford County, head south on a planned Berea Parkway, cross the Rappahannock into the Culpeper County, and then exit the bypass at a terminus near Va. 20 in Orange County.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va — Multiple burglaries in the area have authorities asking for information, and they’re willing to pay for it.
More in a police press release.
Jobs — Rated PG-13 — 4 star out of 5
The movie “Jobs” is a good thing for this country — and mankind. I went into this movie with some trepidation knowing this was a product of a rookie screenwriter (Matt Whiteley) and novice director (Joshua Michael Stern of Swing Vote). And I underestimated them, just like so many people underestimated Steve Jobs.
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MANASSAS, Va. — When compared to other areas in the U.S., employment in Manassas is booming.
Between 2010 and 2012, Manassas grew by roughly 2,000 people and the city government is growing right along with the population. Currently, there are 23 open positions in the city, everything from a dispatcher for the police department to a city manager to replace John Budesky who announced he was leaving the city in March. Interviews to fill his old seat will take place this week and next.