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Published April 30, 2025 at 3:53PM

DALE CITY, Va. – In honor of National Volunteer Month, Dunkin’ showed appreciation for local heroes at the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department by delivering a sweet surprise on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

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Prince William County Schools’ $1 Billion Capital Improvement Plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 30, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:50AM

The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

Prince William County Schools (PWCS) are embarking on an ambitious $1.098 billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) aimed at alleviating overcrowding, modernizing aging school facilities, and preparing for future shifts in student enrollment. The plan, presented at the January 15, 2025, school board work session, includes new school constructions, significant renovations, and sustainability-focused upgrades.

To address overcrowding in high-growth areas, PWCS will build multiple new schools, including:

Occoquan Replacement School – Scheduled to open in December 2025, this school will add 226 seats and include specialized programs for students with special education and autism support needs.
Woodbridge Area Elementary School – Opening in the 2026-2027 school year, this school will provide a capacity of approximately 632 students and will serve the Cardinal and Neabsco Mills Districts, areas currently experiencing significant overcrowding.

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Prince William Board Discusses New Hockey Rink for Dale City Boys and Girls Club

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 19, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated December 19, 2024 at 2:33PM

Prince William Ice Center

Prince William County could soon be home to a new inline hockey rink at the Hylton Boys and Girls Club in Dale City, following an in-depth discussion by the Board of County Supervisors during their December 17, 2024, meeting.

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1 Arrest in Downtown Killing; Driver Dies in Dale City Crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated December 16, 2024 at 3:07PM

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Governor Celebrates Dale City Red Cross Donation Center Opening

By Alan Gloss

Published December 10, 2024 at 3:09PM | Updated December 10, 2024 at 4:03PM

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Dale Kunce, the CEO of the Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region enjoy a moment as technicians prepare equipment for their blood draw. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) marked the grand opening of Prince William County’s second Red Cross Blood Donation Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, December 9, 2024.

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Interstate 95 Closures in Dale City Begin Monday

By Aya Karouane

Published December 7, 2024 at 10:00AM

Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

Starting Dec. 9, lane closures will occur on both southbound and northbound I-95 near Neabsco Creek for bridge-related geotechnical work, with closures scheduled intermittently until late winter. The closures are part of preparations for the I-95 bridge replacement project, which will begin in 2027, and drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.

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Woman, 20, Shot and Killed in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published November 28, 2024 at 9:48AM

Press release:

Murder Investigation – On November 27 at 8:50PM, officers responded to 13500 block of Delaney Road in [Dale City] to investigate a domestic dispute. The initial caller reported a domestic altercation involving a family member and then stated gun shots were heard when leaving the residence. Officers arrived on the scene and located the accused, later identified as a 20-year-old man, attempting to leave the residence. The accused was detained without incident.

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CAPTURED: Second Suspect In Dale City Murder-for-Hire Case

By Aya Karouane

Published November 2, 2024 at 10:43AM

On October 29, a suspect was arrested in connection with a murder that occurred on February 2 in Dale City, following a previous arrest of another individual on October 15.

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Another Woman Walking Her Dog Struck, Killed in Prince William

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:36AM

On October 17, officers responded to a crash on Mapledale Ave. where a Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian walking her dog, resulting in the pedestrian’s death. The driver remained at the scene and was uninjured, with charges pending as the investigation continues.

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Dale City Shooting Suspect Surrenders to Police

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:03AM

On October 8, 2024, a suspect turned himself in to police in connection with residential shootings that occurred on April 7, 2023, in Dale City. The individual faces multiple charges related to the incidents, which were linked to gang activity, and the investigation is ongoing as detectives seek additional suspects.

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