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Toys for Tots now collecting year-round

Published May 15, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

National Foster Care Month and the Marine Toys for Tots Program is expanding their support beyond the holiday season to deliver gifts to children living in Foster Care.

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Black Metal Mercantile opens in Manassas

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 12, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

In Historic Downtown Manassas, a new shop called Black Metal Mercantile has opened. The store opened in April at the 1,300-square-foot retail space at 9082 Center Street.

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OmniRide says ditch your car and ride your bike to work

By Madina Habib

Published May 12, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

[Photo: Bike to Work Metro DC]

OmniRide and Prince William County are participating in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. As well as supporting National Bike Month, an awareness campaign, for the entire month of May

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Summit Community Bank opening Manassas location

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 10, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Summit Community Bank will be opening a new location in Manassas at Landing at Cannon Branch office buildings. This can be found at 10500 Gateway Boulevard.

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Prince William Police to hold neighborhood watch meeting

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department will host a presentation on the Neighborhood Watch program on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6 p.m.

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Flags for Heroes at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 9, 2023 at 2:50PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Photo: Flags for Heroes set up in front of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center by the Woodbridge Rotary Club in recognition of healthcare heroes.)

A “Flags for Heroes” installation was set up at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center by the Woodbridge Rotary Club on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Labelle sworn in as new fire chief

By Madina Habib

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:19AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas Labelle came on duty Monday after a swearing-in ceremony at the McCoart Government Center.

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Franklin announces 13 bus shelters for Route 1

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 3, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Bus Shelter, Courtesy of Stafford County Government

Prince Wiliam County Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin announced 13 new bus shelters would be erected on Route 1 bus shelters in Woodbridge, between Occoquan Road and Wayside Drive near Dumfries.

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Latin pop, rock, jazz band to kick off Fridays at 5 concert series

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 3, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

On May 5, 2023, Trio Caliente, a D.C.-based Latin pop, rock and jazz band, will open this year’s Fridays at 5 Concert season. The performance will take place at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge.

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OmniRide proposes changes to Lake Ridge, Dale City services, more commuter lot service

By Madina Habib

Published May 2, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

OmniRide bus service recently proposed changes to three bus routes in the Lake Ridge and Dale City areas. OmniRide also proposing a new service to provide more access to commuter lots in the eastern and western parts of Prince William County. OmniRide has scheduled a public hearing to discuss these proposed changes.

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