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We’re told the suspect in a breaking and entering that occurred Thursday in Park Ridge is an adult. The suspect celebrated his 18th birthday on the same day he was charged with breaking and entering, said Stafford sheirff’s spokeswoman M.C. Moncure.

The victim in this case heard someone trying to break into his house about lunchtime on Thursday and called police. The victim chased the suspect outside the house as neighbors looked on, said Moncure. Those neighbors were able to assist sheriff’s deputies in locating the suspect, she added.


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The 12th Annual Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival is back on Sunday, June 19 from 12-7  p.m. on the Manassas Museum Lawn.

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day at this day-long event with plenty for all to enjoy. Featuring Virginia farm wineries and two local breweries, the event is a great kickoff to summer as people plan their weekend getaways.


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Prince William County leaders are again are exploring the possibility of privatizing the management of the county’s public library system.

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland earlier this year called for a study to find out what would need to happen to convert library managers from county employees to agents working for a private firm. He said move could save county taxpayers up to $15 million over the next five years.


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A new Dunkin Donuts store will open at the corner of  Route 28 and Leeland Road  in Yorkshire. It will be c0-located with the El Taco restaurant that has been in this location for years.

More  from Marnie Baddock, who works in public relations for the corporation: 


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An effort to open up the Manassas City Parking Garage for the first time on July 4 fell flat this year.

Historic Manassas Inc., the city’s downtown promotional arm, was selling tickets for a rooftop party to take place on Independence Day. The event would coincide  with the city’s annual fireworks show — the largest in the region.