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Manassas Park Ready for Dogs to Drool in Their Pool

Published August 23, 2013 at 7:30AM

English Bulldog, Max, took a dip in Veterans Memorial Park’s swimming pool during summer 2011. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Attention pet lovers everywhere- are you ready for a doggone good time? The City of Manassas Park, Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Doggie Paddle to take place at Signal Bay Water Park on Saturday, September 7th from 10am-2pm.

This event is the perfect opportunity for you to bring your best furry friend for one final dip in the water before we close for the winter. Bring your dog out to enjoy a playful romp, receive some tasty treats, and make some frisky new friends!

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Man Struck for Cell Phone

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 6:01PM | Updated August 23, 2013 at 8:29AM

Suspect from Potomac Mills robbery

WOODBRIDGE,Va.– A man was struck in the chest and his cell phone was taken, according to police.

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Robbers Demand Cash, Not Chicken

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 3:57PM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 4:59PM

WOODBRIDGE ,Va.– A KFC restaurant was robbed at gunpoint, police say.

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Pilot Identified, Uninjured in Manassas Airport Crash

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 11:50AM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 1:05PM

A small plane crashed upon landing at Manassas Regional Airport on Thursday. No one was injured. [Photo: City of Manassas]

Update 1 p.m.

This just press release just in from Virginia State Police:

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City Barbershop Secure in Location by the Rails

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 11:45AM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 1:24PM

[Photo: Logan Waldron]

Where is Manassas?

Editor’s note: “Where is Manassas?” is a series of stories showcasing small business owners in the Greater Manassas area.

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Prince William Schools Release Bus Schedules for 2013-14 School Year

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 9:56AM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 10:37AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County schools have put their bus schedules for the 2013-14 school year online.

The school division has a website dedicated to providing school bus information, including time the bus arrives, the street on which the bus picks up, as well as express bus service that is provided for students in specialty programs. Copies of the school bus schedule have also been placed in the mail and will be sent to parents, according to school officials.

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Updated: Foul Play Ruled Out after Body Discovered in Manassas Park

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 8:36AM | Updated August 23, 2013 at 12:03PM

8:30 a.m. Friday, August 23

Police in a press release identified the body found in Manassas Park as that of a Woodbridge man:

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Manassas’ Finest & Bravest Show Children the Ropes of the Job

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 8:32AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:05PM

Students formed the Osbourn "O," taken from the top of the ladder truck. [Photo: City of Manassas]

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MANASSAS, Va. — On Wednesday morning, 120 incoming Osbourn High School Freshmen got an up close view of the Manassas Fire and Police Departments in action.

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Vandals Turn North Stafford Home into Swimming Pool

By Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2013 at 8:30AM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 8:52AM

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A townhome in North Stafford was severely damaged over by vandals, and investigators said it appears it was done intentionally.

The home sits on Powhatan Court in the Stafford Meadows subdivision near Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School.

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Electrical Storm Lights Up Night Sky

By Potomac Local News

Published August 21, 2013 at 10:38PM | Updated August 22, 2013 at 7:07AM

[Photo: Mary Davidson / Potomac Local News]

There was never a storm warning issued on Wednesday night, but thunder rolled in the skies over top of our region.

A large electrical storm gathered in the skies over Stafford County just as the sun was setting about 8 p.m. The lightning flashes continued for the next two hours.