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‘When she got there turns out baby Kenzi was ready, and birthed at 4:42 am on New Years Day’

Published January 4, 2017 at 3:21PM

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Baby Kenzi was originally due on Jan 17 and his date was pushed up a couple times. While home on New Years Eve, mom randomly begin to get contractions every 3 mins. Mom was unsure then contacted her mother, her mother told her she needs to go to the hospital. Mom still did not think she was ready, but went anyway. When she got there turns out baby Kenzi was ready, and birthed at 4:42 am on New Years Day. Baby was the first baby born in the 2017 at Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, Va. Weighing in at 9.47 ounces with a length of 20 inches.

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‘We have the first 2017 baby born at Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center’

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 2:52PM | Updated January 4, 2017 at 3:16PM

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Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center’s first baby of 2017 is a boy, Colt Alan Hopkins born at 8:23 p.m. on January 3 delivered by Eugene Louie-Ng, MD and weighing in at 8 lbs. 6 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Heather and Alan Hopkins of Culpeper, Va. Older brother Tyler age two will welcome him at home.

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‘Snow…spread into the area Thursday afternoon…greater coverage Thursday evening’

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 11:36AM | Updated January 4, 2017 at 5:41PM

National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, D.C. office forecasters discussion:

SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/…
Skies cloud up quickly on Thursday as a jet streak crosses the area. Guidance still suggesting that there will be enough upper diffluence to induce some associated precipitation. Thermally, this will be cold enough for snow. While there is basic agreement in this solution, there are some fine-scale detail adjustments/differences.

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Anderson ‘alerted to a problem with “lack of lighting” at the Chinn Center bus stop’

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 11:09AM | Updated January 4, 2017 at 2:31PM

New OmniLink buses that serve Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The buses have a new look more aligned with the overall color scheme for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission. [Submitted photo]

The text of an email from Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson to Prince William County Public Works Director Thomas Brunn:

“A few weeks ago, I was alerted to a problem with “lack of lighting” at the Chinn Center bus stop shelter……….both in early mornings and after dark in the evenings. I did meet with Perrin from PRTC after dark one evening to confirm that it is a problem. I do know from a previous experience that there are some folks who “hang out” in this area…so, good lighting is needed.

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5K Runs and walks in Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 10:54AM | Updated June 13, 2017 at 1:29PM

We’ve compiled a listing of 5K runs and walks in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. This list is a public service and should come in handy when you’re looking for your next marathon. The list will grow as more events are submitted to [email protected]. More fine print at the bottom of the post.

On March 11 at 10 a.m. Look for the Shamrock 5K and 1-mile fun run – https://www.facebook.com/GCRShamrockRun/

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‘Two adults and three pets are displaced due to the fire’

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 10:25AM

On Sunday, January 1st, at 2:06 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a two-story single family home located in the 13000 block of Kerrydale Road in Woodbridge.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire showing from the rear of the home. A request for a second alarm was issued due to reports of people trapped in the structure. As firefighters attacked the fire, the homeowner arrived on scene and confirmed all occupants were safely out of the home except for their pets. During extinguishment, firefighters located and rescued the owner’s three dogs in which one sustained minor injuries.

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‘A passerby noticed the fire and called 911’ for Haymarket house fire

By Potomac Local News

Published January 4, 2017 at 10:22AM

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On Saturday, December 31st, at 8:37 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a two-story single family home located in the 3800 block of Delashmutt Drive in Haymarket.

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‘We have all of this retail space available on the bottom floor of the building, but NO retailers’

By Press Release

Published January 4, 2017 at 9:50AM

City Center (Submitted image)

Submitted by Lisa Frey:

I recently relocated to Manassas Park (City Center). We have all of this retail space available on the bottom floor of the building, but NO retailers.

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