Obituaries

James B. Pittman

By Potomac Local News

James B. Pittman, 90, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on January 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Grace Pittman. Loving father of Randy Pittman (Sandra); Sherry Lucas ( Herbert); Brenda Simmons; Eddie Pittman (Lisa); and Jennifer Via (Jl). Cherished grandfather of 20, great grandfather of 38 and 1great great grandson. Dear brother of Mildred Herndon and Elizabeth Williams. Mr. Pittman was predeceased by his sons Alec Pittman (Late Sharon) and Jeff Pittman (Late Patty), as well as a sister Doris Sears. James was a Navy Veteran of World War II. The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery with Navy Honors at 1:30 PM.

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Flash Cube

By Potomac Local News

Bi-County Parkway By the Numbers: Does Population Spike Prove Need? —As Loudoun moves to third in county population estimates, advocates say road is needed for “regional equity.” [Patch.com]

VDOT considers truck ban for Occoquan — The GPS programs in some big rigs are telling drivers that cutting through Occoquan between Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road is a great way to save some time. [Insidenova.com]

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Event

Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.

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Temps will Determine Changeover from Rain to Snow

By Potomac Local News
[Photo from Lake Ridge, Va. -- March 6, 2013]

The time it takes for rain to change over to snow will determine how much accumulation, if any, we will see from the low pressure system to move through our area tonight and into Monday morning.

A winter storm watch is issued for Loudoun County, but no warnings are in effect for Prince William. But we still could see some flakes, according to the weather service.

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Hello, Meet StaffordLocal.com and ManassasLocal.com

By Uriah Kiser
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As I look ahead to our fourth year of covering Virginia’s Potomac Communities in Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas, you told us you wanted more local news for your neighborhood, delivered on an easy-to-read website that’s focused on where you live.

We heard you, and that’s why, today, I’d like to introduce you to our newest news sites – StaffordLocal.com and ManassasLocal.com. As you might guess, both sites will focus on the communities of their namesake, telling stories that are important to you, as well as showcasing community events and people.

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Originals

Moser: Confronting Panic, Fear in the Face of a Hip Replacement

By Connie Moser
Moser

One of the first rules of writing is to write about what you know. I confess, I do not follow that rule very often. If I did, I probably would have exhausted my writing skills three years ago, when I first began writing for Potomac Local. I tend to write more about what I feel and then attempt to add some factual, useful content and some helpful links so by the end of a column I know more than when I began. I hope it works that way for you when you read it, too.

Sometimes the “knowing” and the “feeling” are not compatible. Monday morning, I am going to Sentara hospital for a hip replacement. Almost everyone knows what that is, but I suspect not many of us actually know how that is done unless you are one of the 285,000 patients per year who undergo this surgery.

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Snowflakes Expected in Stafford Tonight

By Potomac Local News

Snow is back in the forecast is back for us tonight. While Stafford County is not currently under a winter storm watch, nearby Loudoun County and counties in Maryland are under a winter storm  watch, with a projection of more than five inches of snow to begin tonight.

There is a possibility for wintry conditions in Stafford, with a mixture of rain and snow, although little snow accumulation is expected.

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Call to Action: Black History Month Exhibit to Open

By Stephanie Tipple
Foley

Good morning  – Brain Injury Services is looking a 12-month PALS friendship with a young Burke area man in his 20’s, loves any and all sports and would love a once or twice a month outing to enjoy sports and varied activities. Several more volunteers are needed to visit clients in specific neighborhoods. They have a client in Manassas who would like company to help with her crafting. They also have a gentleman who would love the company of a Columbia University alum as he is very proudly of the class of 1940. Please email Michelle at: [email protected] to learn more.

· Reflections for Black History Month at the Center for the Arts invites all to the grand opening of the Reflections Exhibit on Saturday February 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Delta Sigma Theta is hosting this event with wine and cheese to celebrate the works of 20 artists nationally and internationally recognized from the University of Maryland Driskell Arts Center. Please visit their website at: pwcacdst.org to learn more.

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