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Focusing on Seniors Matters, Connolly to Hold Conference at Westminster

Published September 4, 2013 at 9:30AM | Updated September 4, 2013 at 10:16AM

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Congressman Gerry Connolly will host his annual Senior Issues Forum on Thursday at Westminster at Lake Ridge in Prince William County. Citizens interested in learning more about legislative matters and other issues concerning seniors and retirees are invited to attend.

Representatives from the AARP, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission will join Connolly on a panel at the forum. Congressman Connolly’s issues forum will run from 3 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, September 5, in Westminster’s Potomac Room at 12191 Clipper Drive in Woodbridge.

Summer Break Ends, Students Return to Class

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 3, 2013 at 4:37PM | Updated September 3, 2013 at 8:07PM

Potomac Senior High School Principal Michael Wright, 53, directs a student to her next class on the first day of school. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Back to School 2013

Defense Agency Leaving Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published September 3, 2013 at 4:00PM | Updated September 3, 2013 at 5:12PM

The Department of Defense is trading Prince William for Fairfax County, and will move 300 jobs from the Manassas area to Chantilly.

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Dumfries Mulls Discount Card

By Potomac Local News

Published September 3, 2013 at 3:30PM | Updated September 3, 2013 at 8:04PM

DUMFRIES, Va. — If you had a card that would allow you discount at local businesses, would you use it?

That’s what Dumfries officials want to know, and they’ve asked the town’s business association to solicit feedback from business owners to see if they would like to be listed on such a card that could be used at merchants in the small town.

Artist Turned Entrepreneur, Strauss’ Volunteerism & Community Involvement Key to Success

By Potomac Local News

Published September 3, 2013 at 11:49AM

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Potomac Local Leaders

All of us have either received help and/or given help to others in our lives. Especially in business, where lasting relationships are built on helping one another.

Fuel Spill Causes I-95 Delays

By Potomac Local News

Published September 3, 2013 at 11:14AM

Photo: Mary Davidson

DALE CITY, Va. –– Virginia State Police were called to the scene of a fuel spill on Interstate 95.

A tractor trailer headed north on I-95 at mile post 155 in Dale City ran off of the highway while attempting to avoid colliding with another car while switching lanes. At 2:10 p.m., the truck hit a Jersey wall and ruptured its right fuel tank, which sent diesel spilling across two of the three northbound travel lanes, said police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.

Stanley ‘Pepper’ Johnson, Veteran Firefighter, to be Buried at Quantico

By Potomac Local News

Published September 2, 2013 at 8:46PM

Greeting family and friends one final time, Stanley “Pepper” Johnson hugs one of the many who came to say farewell to the long-serving,terminally ill Dumfries volunteer firefighter. [Photo: Dumfriesfire.com]

DUMFRIES, Va. — A firefighter who spent years in the Dumfries-Triangle Fire Department passed away after a battle with cancer.

Captain Stanley “Pepper” Johnson died Monday, Aug. 26 and will be buried on Wednesday at Quantico National Cemetery.

Sexual Assault Reported at Red Box

By Potomac Local News

Published September 2, 2013 at 5:48PM | Updated September 3, 2013 at 9:25AM

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WOODBRIDGE, Va.– Woman said she was sexually assaulted at a Red Box.

Prince William Boasts Area’s Best Kept Farms

By Potomac Local News

Published September 2, 2013 at 8:00AM | Updated September 2, 2013 at 9:32AM

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Editors note: From exceptional museums and children’s programs to historic haunts and unique hikes, there are numerous hidden places waiting to be explored in Prince William & Manassas. Through a monthly feature, Discover Prince William & Manassas will help residents and visitors alike discover some of the best kept attractions, activities and events the community has to offer.

Empty-Nester Grocery Shopping Means Smaller Sizes, No Peanut Butter & Jelly

By Potomac Local News

Published September 2, 2013 at 7:59AM | Updated September 2, 2013 at 11:02AM

Mom on the Run

I’m in the grocery store, wheeling my cart slowly, slowly down the aisles. Up and down, up and down. If I don’t go through the store in the same order, not skipping any aisles, I forget things. I may not remember I need mayonnaise until I’m in the actual condiments aisle, confronted with it. So up and down I go for the whole length of the store, every time.