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Cabbie robbed, pistol whipped

Published January 27, 2017 at 5:12PM | Updated January 28, 2017 at 11:41AM

From Prince William police:

Armed Robbery – On January 25 at 8:33PM, officers responded to the 8200 block of Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 60-year-old man of Alexandria, reported to police that he picked up two unknown men in Alexandria in his taxi then transported them to the above area. While the victim was driving, one of the men brandished a handgun and demanded money. At some point, the victim was hit on the head with the handgun. The suspects then fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.

McPike law would make tax returns mandatory to get on presidential ballot

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2017 at 2:17PM

RICHMOND, Va. – In a slap at President Donald Trump, two Democratic legislators are pushing for a state law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to get on the ballot in Virginia.

Del. Mark Levine of Alexandria and Sen. Jeremy McPike of Woodbridge filed their legislation after Trump refused to make his tax returns public during the Republican nominee’s successful presidential campaign last fall. It had been a tradition for presidential hopefuls to disclose their tax filings; candidates had done so for 40 years.

School overcrowding threat spooks Prince William leaders, rezoning deferred

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2017 at 1:42PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The verdict is still out on whether to approve construction of 45 new homes on one of the last open spaces in eastern Prince William County.

The county’s Board of Supervisors deferred a vote that is now scheduled for Feb. 14, 2017, on approving Mia’s Meadow, a planned rezoning of 19 acres of agricultural land to planned mixed residential at the intersection of Minnieville and Spriggs roads. Single family homes tightly packed on the parcel, and new homeowners and residents would join their neighbors in nearby Hope Hill Crossing, a newer development located on what used to be a farm.

Souper Bowl is Back in Manassas for a third year

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Published January 27, 2017 at 11:44AM | Updated February 1, 2017 at 1:32PM

First Friday is back and it is time for the Third Annual “Souper Bowl!”

On Friday, February 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., merchants in Historic Downtown Manassas will be hosting restaurants and serving up soup. This year, 10 locations will feature soups, ranging from chili to gumbo and more.

‘Silver Sparkles Family Fun Day’ in Woodbridge this year

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2017 at 10:36AM

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pwcMoms.com, a local resource blog for families with over 10,000 followers, will again host its popular “Silver Sparkles Family Fun Day” on Saturday, February 18^th from 1pm-5pm at Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. The event, organized by website owner Kristina Kotlus, raises money for brain cancer research, inspired by Kotlus’ own battle with the disease. “I was diagnosed with an ependymoma at 29, and going through the surgery, the radiation, and the recovery inspired me to help fight for a cure so that others won’t have to endure what I did.”

Updated: Dumfries will hold Black History Month event

By Potomac Local News

Published January 26, 2017 at 4:16PM | Updated January 27, 2017 at 10:46AM

DUMFRIES, Va. — The Town of Dumfries Mayor/Town Manager Jerry Foreman has reversed his recommendation to cancel the annual Black History Month Celebration.

Multiple sources said the town would move ahead with the event planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Dumfries Elementary School. Foreman earlier this week emailed his fellow elected officials and town staff with a recommendation to cancel the event.