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Free Paper Shredding Planned at Pfitzner Stadium

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:17PM

Prince William County Solid Waste Division

Prince William County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium parking lot in Woodbridge, VA.

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UVA Health/Germanna Community College Program Receives $75K Boost

By Aya Karouane

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:00PM

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The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has granted $75,000 to UVA Health to support the development of healthcare workers in the Culpeper Region through a new program. This initiative aims to create connections among local education and healthcare stakeholders, expose students to healthcare careers, and prepare educators for healthcare-related teaching.

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Put Your Child’s Halloween’s Candy Under an X-Ray Here

By Aya Karouane

Published October 29, 2024 at 11:56AM

Halloween Cupcakes bought at Sam's Club Woodbridge, VA 10/31/2014

Patient First is offering free safety blinkers at their medical centers to enhance visibility during trick-or-treating. Additionally, they will provide free digital X-ray imaging of Halloween candy from October 27 to November 1, allowing parents to check for foreign objects.

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KEEP THE KEYS Book Signing

November 6, 2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

A&B Creative Events Center

5012 Southpoint Pkwy

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

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You get to enjoy $400 worth of value with a Best selling author for only $20 workbook if you pre register! Come out and take advantage of this best selling author coming to Fredericksburg and surrounding area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Doors will open at 6p!

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Sheriff’s Report: Deputies Crack Down on Animal Cruelty, DUI

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 29, 2024 at 11:53AM

Deputies responded to multiple incidents, including animal cruelty, a DUI hit and run, a larceny at Virginia ABC, a non-credible threat at North Stafford High School, and the arrest of a wanted suspect.

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Freedom High School Awarded $25k for Outdoor Learning Space

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 29, 2024 at 11:00AM

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Manassas Unveils Major Details for New Hilton Tapestry Hotel Project Downtown

By Potomac Local News

Published October 29, 2024 at 9:08AM | Updated November 25, 2024 at 4:32PM

During the October 28, 2024, Manassas City Council meeting, Patrick Small, the city’s economic development director, provided a long-awaited update on the upcoming Old Town Hotel project.

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Kid-Designed Playground Unveiled in Manassas’ Fairmont Park

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 29, 2024 at 9:00AM

Volunteers from the community, along with staff and volunteers from Prince William County Parks and Recreation, KABOOM! and Amazon Web Services InCommunities pose for group photo to celebrate the completion of the playground build at Fairmont Park. [Photo by Tavan Smith]

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Virginia Appeals Order to Return Noncitizens to Voter Rolls

By Potomac Local News

Published October 28, 2024 at 3:46PM

Virignia Attorney General Jason Miyares

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced late Sunday the commonwealth will file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to block the return of more than 1,500 noncitizens to voter rolls.

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Deadly Shooting Claims the Lives of a Man and His Dog in Lake Ridge Home

By Potomac Local News

Published October 28, 2024 at 2:43PM

Police have launched an investigation into a shooting in Lake Ridge, where a 56-year-old man and his dog were killed early Monday morning.

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