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Prince William police: “Aggravated Malicious Wounding – On October 18 at 2:05PM, officers responded to Game Stop located in Potomac Mills, 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge (22192), to investigate a fight. The investigation revealed the victim, 30-year-old man and a patron of the store, and an employee, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated.”

“During the encounter, the accused retrieved a pocketknife and stabbed the victim in the upper body. Officers provided first aid to the victim who was treated at an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury. The accused initially left the store before returning where he was detained without further incident. No additional injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Xavior Robert Lee COURTNEY, was arrested.


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Press release: “Circus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to Woodbridge, Virginia when it plays Potomac Mall (2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge) from August 4 – 21.”

“Circus Vazquez is currently the largest family-owned circus in the United States. Featuring incredible performers from Mexico, Columbia, Mongolia, Chile, Ukraine, India, and the U.S. All-human cast (no animals) The show, which used to be presented in Spanish, is now presented in English Presented in the largest tent currently touring in the U.S., and it’s air conditioned.”


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Volunteers of America: “Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) will launch its annual Operation Backpack back-to-school campaign on July 7, 2023… The goal of this year’s campaign is to raise $50,000 and collect brand-new backpacks, supplies, and school uniforms to support at least 3,000 boys and girls from income-constrained families in Maryland, DC, Virginia & North Carolina.”

“Initiatives like Operation Backpack® play an important role in helping to fill the gap in academic proficiency for children who are underserved and have experienced homelessness. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, children experiencing homelessness are more likely to show delayed development and have twice the rate of learning disabilities compared to non-homeless children. Among children who experienced homelessness in the U.S. in 2018, less than 30 percent achieved academic proficiency in reading, mathematics, and science.”


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Press release: “To help ease that frustration, Bahama Breeze wants to give these travelers the island escape they deserve and can always find at Bahama Breeze by offering a “Flight for a Flight” – a FREE margarita flight in exchange for proof of a canceled airline flight at restaurants located near some of the country’s busiest airports – including in Washington D.C.”

“From July 1 – July 8 (the July 4th holiday travel week), guests in Washington DC can redeem their free margarita flight when they visit a nearby participating restaurant and show their server proof of a flight that was canceled during the holiday week via an email from the airline. A full list of participating restaurants and additional offer details can be found here.”


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Camille La Vie at Potomac Mills mall donated 10 dresses from their bridal collection to the military, first responders, and healthcare workers.

The donation event took place on Thursday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Prices ranged from $500 to $1000, and styles from ballgowns, mermaid, a-line, and tiered bridal gowns.


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Paranormal Cirque opened on Saturday at Potomac Mills mall following a snafu with the Prince William County Government.

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Updated 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 — The show didn’t go on tonight outside Potomac Mills mall. Paranormal Cirque was supposed to open for 10 days of shows starting Thursday, November 3. But, when showgoers arrived, they found a red circus tent in the mall parking lot, but the gates to the big top closed.

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