A road rage incident on Interstate 95 near the Garrisonville exit in Stafford County has police seeking information from drivers.
At 7:32 p.m., Thursday February 9, 2023, a Mercedes sedan was traveling north on I-95 when a silver Toyota Corolla pulled alongside the Mercedes near the 143 mile marker.
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Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
During the past few weeks, families, students, Girl Scout troops, and more created handwritten messages for local Veterans and sent more than 1,000 valentines to Spanberger’s office for the event.
“The respect and appreciation that Virginians hold for our neighbors who have answered the call to serve is made clear in every line and picture within these thoughtful cards,” said Spanberger in a submitted press release. “Yesterday, I was honored to meet some of these brave men and women and share my own gratitude for their service and sacrifice, as well as leave the kind words of many of their neighbors for others to receive.
On Monday, February 13, at 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to the Walmart at 11 Village Parkway for larceny. Store employees said reported a female had been shoplifting. When confronted, she abandoned over $600 of merchandise and fled with three heart-shaped boxes of candy, police said.
The suspect drove away in a grey Mercedes C30. The employees also provided vehicle registration for responding deputies.
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Four poeple are homeless after a fire ripped through an apartment building in Woodbridge.
At 9:41 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2023, units responded to the 1300 block of Eisenhower Circle for an apartment fire. Crews found a fire on a second-floor deck extending to the balcony above.
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CTE, or work-based learning, as it’s also known, is a hot topic in the region as public school divisions aim to place students into internships and externships at companies in the region. The practice gained steam in 2018, but it was derailed by government-ordered school building closures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
In Fredericksburg today, more than 500 students were invited to attend an internship expo at the city’s event center, where they could interview representatives from prospective companies looking to attract new talent. Regional school divisions, including Stafford County Public Schools and Mary Washington University, participated in the second-annual event organized by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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The details of a new gas pipeline running from the Prince William County Landfill to the heart of county government operations, the James J. McCoart Administration Complex, will be discussed at a public meeting.
Some Prince William County residents in the Dale City area are learning about a new natural gas pipeline that could be laid near their homes.
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Collective bargaining is moving forward at Prince William County Public Schools.
It’s increasingly likely that everyone from teachers, counselors, and coaches to bus drivers will be able to bargain with a union for their salary starting in 2024. County school employees chose the Prince William Education Association to bargain on behalf of employees.