Prince William

Erica Janelle Hickson missing from Lake Ridge

By Potomac Local News

From Prince William police: 

*MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing, endangered adult, Erica Janelle Hickson. On the morning of August 5th, officers responded to the 12300 block of Pond Run Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a missing person. The investigation revealed that Ms. Hickson was last seen at approximately 8:30PM on August 4th in the area. Ms. Hickson may be in need of assistance which qualifies her as being endangered. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call police at 703-792-6500.

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Obituaries

Alfred J. Bahr

By Press Release

Alfred “Al” J. Bahr, 77, of Dumfries, Va, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2016. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Al will be remembered fondly for his many years of service to his country, community, and the Catholic Church.

The son of the late Alfred and Margaret Ann (Haggerty) Bahr, Al was born Nov. 8, 1938. He grew up in Arlington, Va., and attended St. Thomas More Elementary School and St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C.

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Event

World of Travel Show 2027

Event location

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.

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Prince William

Prince William School Board must appoint interim replacement for deploying Naval Officer

By Potomac Local News

The Prince Willaim County School Board must decide who will become a temporary replacement for one of its eight members.

Brentsville District representative Gil Trenum, a Naval Commander, will deploy for duty to Djibouti, Africa this month. It’s the first time “in many years” Trenum has been deployed, he told the School Board in July, adding that the Navy gave him only a short notice to pack his bags.

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Opinion

Lovejoy: A strong city needs a strong manufacturing base

By Potomac Local News

Importance of Manufacturing To Local Economy

Watching both party’s conventions on television this week as both a City Councilman and concerned Republican, I couldn’t help but reflect on just how lucky we are to live in such a great country. I’m so very proud to play a small role in our representative democracy as a member of the Manassas City Council. We have such a great city.

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Business

Proposed sign for Uptown Alley ‘doesn’t look like a cheap, blinking, neon billboard’

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Supervisors on Wednesday will vote to allow a large metal sign, shaped like a bowling pin, at Uptown Alley. The new entertainment destination will mix bowling, food, and live entertainment.

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