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It hasn’t always been easy for small business owners to set up shop in Prince William County.
From zoning rules to code enforcement, small shop owners have long been at a disadvantage when compared to large developers who have teams of lawyers who know the ins and outs of building development.
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StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
WOODBRIDGE — Prince William officials want to give the county’s water tanks a makeover.
A new Prince William County wordmark will be painted on the sides of Service Authority water tanks throughout the county.
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Virginia Service invites you to nominate your favorite volunteer for the 2019 Governor’s Award in Volunteering Excellence.
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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On December 4 at 12:11PM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the intersection of Opitz Blvd and River Walk Way in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a two-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2008 Toyota Camry was attempting to make a left turn onto southbound River Walk Way from westbound Opitz Blvd when the vehicle collided with a 2016 Hyundai Genesis which was traveling eastbound on Opitz Blvd. The driver of the Genesis was transported to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries on December 6. The driver of the Camry sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Speed, alcohol, and drug use are not factors in the collision. Charges are pending. The investigation continues.
The driver of the 2008 Toyota Camry is identified as a 25-year-old woman of Woodbridge
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STAFFORD — Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner has followed through with a promise to draft a policy that will allow transgender students to use the locker and bathrooms of their choice.
The policy will allow transgender students to use the locker rooms that correspond with their self-identified gender identity. They’ll need a confirmation letter from either a parent, health care provider, school staff member familiar with the student or other family members or friends to do so, according to the new policy.
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DUMFRIES — Dr. Mary Kate Moriarty is a contestant in an upcoming episode of Jeopardy!
She’s a dentist at Modern Day Dentistry in Fettler Park just outside Dumfries and has been a resident of Northern Virginia for more than 20 years.
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DUMFRIES — James McCarty has been appointed the new police chief in Dumfries.
McCarty was already serving as interim chief after former chief Nicholas Esposito resigned in October after about a year and a half on the job.