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WinterFest to bring magical moments December 8

By Potomac Local News

OCCOQUAN – (Press Release) The Occoquan River Communities Alliance (ORCA) is proud to present WinterFest for the 4th consecutive year, bringing areas in Lorton, Occoquan and Lake Ridge together for a full-day celebration of the season. This year’s regional event will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations.

WinterFest will feature Santa’s Lake Ridge Parade celebrating this year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World.” Following the parade, which starts at 11 a.m., spectators and participants are encouraged to stay for the trophy ceremony, free hot chocolate, pictures with Santa inside Clearbrook Center of the Arts and other fun children’s activities.

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Attempted carjacking, child pornography cases in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 20 at 4:11AM, officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The investigation revealed that a Ford truck backed through the front of the above address. Four men then exited the vehicle and loaded the store’s ATM in to the back truck bed. The suspects then fled the area at a high rate of speed causing the ATM to fall out of the truck and into the roadway. Shortly after the burglary, at approximately 4:21AM, officers received a report of an attempted carjacking in the 14300 block of Westminister Ln. The victim, an adult woman, reported to police that four men attempted to steal her vehicle. The men implied they had a weapon. The victim’s husband intervened and the men fled on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 and the Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the suspects. One of the men believed to be involved in the incident has been detained. The Ford truck used in the initial burglary at the 7-Eleven was also located and determined to have been stolen out of Washington D.C. The ATM stolen was recovered. The suspects were only described as black males wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation continues.

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It will cost billions to remove and recycle Virginia coal ash

By Amy Taylor

DUMFRIES — Environmental experts are warning of a potential catastrophe if the coal ash at Possum Point and other toxic Virginia coal ash ponds is left as it currently is, in unlined pits.

Recycling industry experts say there is a market for the ash — the substance left over after coal is burned to make electricity —  to use in products like concrete and wallboard.

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Opioids are a ‘huge’ problem in Prince William: Resources and training are available to combat the epidemic

By Jane Fullerton Lemons

MANASSAS PARK — The somber message from everyone involved with the drug epidemic resonated clearly: Opioid addiction continues to be a growing problem in the Prince William County area that cuts across all demographic distinctions, costing lives and wreaking havoc in its wake.

More than 80 people gathered Nov. 17 at the Manassas Park Community Center to assess the scope of the current opioid crisis as well as ways to combat it. They heard from law enforcement officers, health care professionals, elected officials and people whose lives have been devastated by opioid drugs.

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After body found in Woodbridge pond, police say no foul play

By Potomac Local News
Gainesville fatal crash

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Death Investigation *UPDATE – On November 17, an autopsy was conducted on the man discovered deceased in a pond near the area of Pond Way and Park Lake Rd in Woodbridge last week.

Preliminarily, based on the autopsy, there were no indications of foul play. The death appears to be non-criminal in nature. A final determination regarding the death will be made by the Medical Examiner’s Office pending toxicology results.

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Officials excited for Amazon jobs, but concerned over lack of housing even before the tech giant arrives

By Kimberly Scharfenberger

In the wake of Amazon’s announcement to build its second headquarters (dubbed HQ2) in Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood, real estate prices are projected to soar and officials are mixed on how to ensure affordable housing for Northern Virginia residents.

Finding housing in a rapidly growing community has been a concern in the area for years. A recent survey conducted by Suburban Virginia Republican Coalition (SUV GOP) found that suburban residents in the area named affordable housing as one of their four key issues, in addition to commuter transportation, property taxes, and education.

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One in serious condition after shooting at Woodbridge apartment complex

By Potomac Local News
Gainesville fatal crash

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Shooting Investigation – On November 17 at 9:48PM, officers responded to the Landings at Markhams Grant Apartments located in the 15700 block of Tassia Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 20-year-old man, was attending a party at an apartment in the above area.

During the party, the accused, who resides directly below the apartment, engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim. At one point, the victim left the party and went to the other apartment where he proceeded to pound on the door.

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Call to Action: Un-Trim-A-Tree, MADD, SERVE and more need your help this holiday season

By Potomac Local News

Good Morning Prince William and Happy Thanksgiving!   The Un-Trim-A-Tree Holiday Gift Program is in full swing and needs your help to provide toys and warm clothes to needy kids in our community. We still have 1,500 little people who are waiting to be “adopted!” It’s simple and fun to share the joy by buying […]

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