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My roommate, Leyla and I enjoy eating similar things. This makes both of our lives easier, as we can share food and alternate cooking meals (she’s an exceptional sharer). 

Last week, Leyla shared with me that she was planning to take the 10-day “Real Food Pledge.”  Since it sounded like something I would be on board with, I immediately said, “Oh, I’ll do that too.” I wasn’t too sure what exactly I just signed up for, but I’m always up for a healthy dietary challenge. I’m currently on day four.


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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 39-year-old library in Woodbridge will soon feel as if it’s brand new.

A newly constructed patio will open at the Potomac Library on Saturday. Residents have been invited to gather with officials from the Prince William County Public Library System and elected leaders to cut the ribbon for the new terrace Saturday at 10 a.m.


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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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The penalties for drinking and driving or texting and driving will change Monday, July 1.

Currently, texting while driving is considered a secondary offense, meaning the offender must be stopped for another, separate offense in order to be charged for texting and driving. Under the new law, it will become a primary offense, allowing police to stop drivers suspected of texting or reading text messages while driving.


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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Dr. Randy Bridges is fairly out and William C. Symons, Jr. is fairly in.

Symons was selected as the interim superintendent for Stafford County Public Schools this week. The selection comes as Bridges announced he would leave the school system to return home to his native North Carolina on July 31.


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Several new lane closures are planned this weekend as part of the 95 Express Lanes Project on Interstates 95 and 395 in Northern Virginia.

The closures will impact the entire stretch of HOV lanes from the Washington, D.C. line to Va. 234 in Dumfries, from 11 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Satruday, and then again 11 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday.