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U.S. 1 ‘Quad’ Intersection Part of Potomac Shores

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — With an unanimous vote, Prince William officials approved the Potomac Shores development on the banks of the Potomac River.

The development will bring nearly 4,000 new homes, a central business district, a new Virginia Railway Express station which the developer will pay for, and hopes of a high-end hotel. While a rezoning of the overall property was approved Tuesday night, some of Potomac Shores’ first homes are already under construction and are slated to be on the market early next year.

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Delays, Detour Expected I-95 South at Telegraph Road Bridge Work

By Potomac Local News
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QUANTICO, Va. — Yes, Interstate 95 south at Quantico closed during the overnight hours last weekend And, it’ll close again this weekend, too.

Virginia Department of Transportation officials plan to close a southbound portion of the highway in North Stafford at 9:30 p.m. Friday so crews can lay steel for a new bridge that crosses the highway.

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Veteran Getting a Helping Hand with Home Repairs

By Potomac Local News
BAE Systems sponsored a volunteer workday with Habitat for Humanity Prince William County to make critical repairs to a Manassas Veteran's home.

MANASSAS, Va. — Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park is currently making critical home repairs at the home of Michael and Crystal Levine of Manassas. Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps and now works for a government agency and Crystal is a stay-at-home mother.

Unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses for their daughter quickly mounted immediately after moving into their home. Simultaneously, they discovered several problems with their home including rotting trim, loose gutters, water leaks, damaged and inefficient windows and doors and a faulty HVAC system in need of replacement.

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Adult Summer Basketball League at the Manassas Boys & Girls Club

By Potomac Local News

For the first time the Boys & Girls Club will be offering an adult Basketball League that is put on 100% by the Club.

Why should the kids have all the fun? We have blocked out 4 weeks of gym time to give the parents and adults the opportunity to show their skills on the court. Registration is open right now and ends on August the 7, 2013. Games will begin August 12.

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Craigslist Car Sale Ends in Sheriff’s Pursuit

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — There was an all-out pursuit for three people in Stafford County on Monday night after authorities learned that a stolen car was about to be sold via the Craigslist online classifieds site.

It started after after someone made arrangements through Craigslist to buy a car and to meet the seller in Stafford County. But a check of the car by the would-be buyer revealed the car had been stolen, police said. The buyer then called the sheriff’s office.

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Driver Sentenced to Community Service after Fatal Police Crash

By Potomac Local News
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Margaret A. Luecke, the 70-year-old grandmother charged with reckless driving following the death of Prince William police Officer Chris Yung on Dec. 31, 2012, was sentenced 200 hours of community service.

Luecke has had no criminal record and no driving infractions in the past 30 years, according to the Washington Post.

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