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MLK student orators deliver nonviolence message

By Bekah Whittacre
MLK Orators - PWCS winners

Prince William County Public Schools student talent was displayed at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Youth Oratorical Competition, and Program held virtually on January 16, 2023.

The event is held each year on the MLK holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST), the student speeches are one component of the celebration, now in its 38th year. The MLK Community Choir, made up of students in grades K-12, added thematic musical selections for the program.

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Barbara R. Kahrer

By Potomac Local News
Kahrer

Barbara R. Kahrer, 85, of Woodbridge, Va., formerly of New Castle, Penn. passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Barbara was born on January 19, 1937, in New Castle, Penn. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zarilla) Quarella. She was of Roman Catholic Faith.

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Fredericksburg regional companies look to interns for help

By Potomac Local News
Marilynn Nguyen, 17, and Jorge Mensilla, 19, both student interns, spoke during a panel discussion at Germanna Community College on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Two student interns spoke to a group of Fredericksburg-area business owners about what they’ve learned in the workplace and how interning enriches their overall education.

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Prince William gas pipeline concerns: Residents demand answers about ‘communication breakdown’

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County landfill

Some Prince William County residents in the Dale City area are learning about a new natural gas pipeline that could be laid near their homes.

According to project documents, New York-based Opal Fuels is considering laying a seven-mile pipeline from the county’s landfill on Route 234 along a powerline easement that cuts through the Hillendale, Mapledale, and Princedale neighborhoods in Dale City, to the county government center at 1 County Complex Court, off Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.

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Occoquan says ‘thank you’ to Mom’s Apple Pie closing this weekend

By Press Release

As some of you are no doubt aware, after 20 years in the Town of Occoquan, Mom’s Apple Pie is closing this weekend.

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Suspected thief who likes Target and facial massages led police on chase

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office captured a serial shoplifter after a brief pursuit in Stafford Marketplace.

On January 19 at 7:12 p.m., a Target in Stafford Marketplace staff reported shoplifting. Two sheriff’s deputies were in the area and found the suspect driving a black Mercedes SUV in the parking lot.

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VRE unveils plans for bridge over tracks at Broad Run station in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Virginia Railway Express today unveiled plans for a new street bridge to connect drivers and pedestrians to its Broad Run station at Manassas Airport. 

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$24 million innovative intersection project approved in Manassas Park

By Deshaun Jefferson

On January 17, 2023, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) voted to approve funding for Phase I of the Route 28 (Centreville Road) Innovative Intersections project from Manassas Drive to Spruce Street in Manassas Park.

The CTB approved over $24 million worth of funding for the Innovative Intersections project. This funding was approved after years of efforts from Delegate Danica Roem (D), the Manassas Park Governing Body, and the Manassas Park Government staff to secure funding to improve Route 28, the city stateed in a press release.

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