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Local Bakery Receives National Recognition

Published March 28, 2013 at 8:38AM

Miss America, Caressa Cameron's Cake

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STAFFORD, Va. – Local bakery, The Icing, has recently been awarded three major designations within the wedding industry. The Icing was named the best wedding cake bakery in the 2013 Wedding Professionals Edition of Virginia Bride, an honor given to only one bakery in the entire state. The Icing also snagged best wedding cakes by The Knot’s Best of Weddings and Bride’s choice from Wedding Wire. The awards come at the same time that the bakery was chosen to create Miss America, Caressa Cameron’s December wedding.

Brooke Point Student Tackles Colon Cancer

By Chris LeCompte

Published March 28, 2013 at 8:35AM

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Brooke Point High School students dressed in Blue on March 1 for National dress in Blue day for Colon Cancer Awareness. Freshman Danielle Cornwell, whose father battled with stage IV colon cancer, is leading the charge at her school this March along with the school’s Learn & Serve program.

Merrimac Farm Master Naturalist Program Begins May 23

By Chris LeCompte

Published March 28, 2013 at 8:32AM

Bluebird near nesting box at Merrimac Farm

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Merrimac Farm Master Naturalist Program, beginning on May 23, is a fun way to learn about nature close to home and meet new friends.

New Manassas Gym Offers Pole Dancing

By Chris LeCompte

Published March 28, 2013 at 8:28AM

Aradia Fitness is proud to announce the opening of its new location in Virginia.

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350 New Jobs Coming to Stafford County

By Potomac Local News

Published March 26, 2013 at 7:33PM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:41PM

A press release sent this evening from the governor’s office means good news for Stafford County as well as nearby residents looking for work.

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Nurses Honored in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published March 24, 2013 at 9:14PM

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MANASSAS, Va. — Prince William Health System celebrated Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring its board certified nurses. The following nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care:

House of Mercy Collects Food to Help Families

By Potomac Local News

Published March 24, 2013 at 10:45AM | Updated March 25, 2013 at 2:56PM

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MANASSAS, Va. – April orders for SHARE food packages can be placed now through Saturday, April 6, at the House of Mercy, a nonprofit organization in Manassas.

Shumaner Makes Dean’s List

By Potomac Local News

Published March 23, 2013 at 10:22AM

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Frank Alan Shumaner, senior history major from Haymarket, Va. (home schooled) has been named to the Dean’s List at Waynesburg University for the Fall Term 2012.

Exceptional Women Sought for Awards

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2013 at 2:55PM

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Mary Washington Healthcare is accepting nominations for the regional Spirit of Women Awards. The Awards Program honors ordinary women who do extraordinary and selfless things to benefit their communities at large. These individuals represent the unsung heroes of American society in their own unique and special ways.

Letter: Woodbridge Man Returns Missing Wallet

By Letters to the Editor

Published March 11, 2013 at 6:33PM | Updated November 3, 2013 at 8:07AM

You must be doing something right in Woodbridge!

Last week, after several days frantically searching for my perpetually-misplaced wallet, I received a call from a wonderfully honest Woodbridge man whose selfless action brought me joy and, finally, a good night’s sleep.