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Call to Action: Fall waterway cleanups planned across area

Published September 27, 2022 at 8:00AM

Greetings, Prince William – If you love fundraising, BEACON wants to talk with you! They’re seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Fundraiser age 18+ to support their third annual BEACON Walkathon being held in April 2023. Just 2-3 hours a week will help to make this a successful event and you’ll feel great as you support this fundraiser for adult literacy! Please email [email protected] to learn more about how you can help.

Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run 20137 is holding their 3rd Annual Pond Cleanup October 1, 9am-12pm. Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Thoroughfare Road. It’s a terrific way to get out in the Fall weather with friends/family and help beautify this nature conservancy! Please visit https://bit.ly/3cGdeBq to RSVP and learn more.

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Off-duty federal cop shoots man who fired gun into air, pointed gun at drivers, police said

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 7:47PM

On Sunday, September 25, at 5:50 p.m., officers were called to the 14400 block of Club House Road in the Virginia Oaks neighborhood in Gainesville to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed a man was walking along the street and pointing a firearm at passing drivers.

One of the motorists, an off-duty federal law enforcement officer with the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service, pulled to the side of the road a short distance away and observed the accused firing into the air.

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A. Duie Pyle opens Manassas logistics center

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 3:23PM

A. Duie Pyle opened a new regional distribution center today in Manassas.

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Fredericksburg-area library trustees appoint new leadership

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:43PM | Updated September 26, 2022 at 3:38PM

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The organization that oversees the operation of public libraries in the Fredericksburg region selected new leadership.

During a quarterly meeting of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Board of Trustees on September 12, the Board elected Diana Risavi as Chair and Xavier Richardson as Vice Chair.

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I-95 overnight closures, height restrictions start tonight

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:31PM

Interstate 95 travelers can expect overnight delays over the next two weeks in the Fredericksburg area for bridge work as part of the 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

Starting tonight, crews will begin to lift and install bridge beams for a replacement American Legion Road overpass. This overpass is at mile marker 138 in Stafford County, which is between exit 140 (Courthouse Road) and exit 136 (Centreport Parkway).

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Prince William police welcome residents at 2nd Annual Community Fair

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:28PM

The Prince William County Police Department held its second annual community fair on Saturday, September 24.

The event attracted families, members of law enforcement, and the county’s fire and rescue department, who educated residents about the roles of each public safety agency and how they can work together to keep the community safe.

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Pedestrian dies after two cars struck him on Sudley Road

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 9:44AM | Updated September 26, 2022 at 10:17AM

A pedestrian was struck by two cars on Sudley Road and died.

On Friday, September 23, at 9:48 p.m., police went to the area of Sudley Road and Stream Walk Lane, near a Sonic restaurant outside Manassas, to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

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Opinion: Comprehensive plan update features developer gold mines and citizen land mines

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 9:28AM

Chair Ann Wheeler acknowledged that the Prince William Digital Gateway CPA review was “confusing” and announced a delay in bringing it to the Board of County Supervisors for a vote.

Despite the compromised nature of the September 14th Planning Commission public hearing, there was no mention of invalidating its recommendation or conducting a new hearing under more trustworthy conditions. So, you can expect the pause is merely designed to give weary citizens time to forget.

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Tomorrow: Prince William Community Fair

By Press Release

Published September 23, 2022 at 3:07PM

The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, to celebrate the county’s diversity, embrace unity among the various communities in the county, and to showcase the many facets of police work in the county with displays, fun activities, appointments with a recruiter, pet adoptions and much more.

A host of Prince William County agencies will be on hand to register voters, sign up election officer volunteers, adopt a companion animal, complete a Child ID form for children’s safety, sign up to receive emergency alerts, learn about employment opportunities with the Police, Fire & Rescue and Public Safety Communications agencies.