DUMFRIES — The groundbreaking ceremony for “Potomac Shores” Middle School took place today. Local elected officials joined School Board members and Superintendent Dr. Steve Walts for the ceremony.
The school, which will be officially named in the coming months, is set to open in the fall of 2021.
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WOODBRIDGE – Victor Angry has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission.
This appointment was preceded by Angry winning a special election last month to fill the vacant Neabsco District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
MANASSAS — The 50th-anniversary celebration in remembrance of IBM’s Manassas facility was held on May 2.
IBM announced in October 1968 that it was building a 250,000 sq ft manufacturing and laboratory facility. Construction began shortly after the first such IBM facility in Virginia. The decision by IBM to build a facility in Manassas was significant for this predominantly rural and agricultural community.
Ryan David Green, age 18, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.
He was born on June 3, 2000 in Fairfax, VA to Frederick Jeffrey Green and Janice Katherine (Dicus) Green. Ryan was a 2018 graduate from Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, VA and was attending Grove City College in Grove City, PA.
STAFFORD — A Woodbridge man is in custody and is charged with grand theft after police said he stole over $900 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Stafford County.
He’s also a suspect in two other larceny-related incidents that occurred at Home Depot.
STAFFORD COUNTY — Authorities in Stafford County said a woman received a letter in the mail telling her she had been hired to be a secret shopper.
It turned out to be a scam, and now the sheriff’s office is warning residents.
WOODBRIDGE — Police say they have arrested a suspect in a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at Veterans Park in Woodbridge.
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DALE CITY — On Saturday, Leadership Prince William (LPW) and Comcast saw a record-breaking 318 volunteers in a day of service.
This is the fifth consecutive year that LPW and Comcast have teamed up on a local community service project for the annual Comcast Cares Day. According to LPW Executive Director Andrea Money, the normal turnout for these events is around 200 to 250 people.
