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Men Charged After Shots Fired in Woodbridge

Published November 27, 2024 at 2:14PM

Detectives concluded an investigation into a shooting incident from August 2023, where shots were fired into an unoccupied vehicle and a man was targeted but not injured. Two suspects face charges related to reckless firearm handling and conspiracy.

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Skating and Winter Reading Pair Up on the Ice

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 27, 2024 at 2:07PM | Updated November 28, 2024 at 9:53AM

Prince William Ice Center

This December, Prince William County residents are in for a treat as two pastimes—reading and skating—come together at the Winter Reading Kick-Off event.

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Final Suspect Charged in Tacketts Mill Robbery

By Aya Karouane

Published November 27, 2024 at 2:06PM

On November 24, a suspect was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at a McDonald’s near Woodbridge on September 24. Two other suspects were arrested earlier in November.

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OmniRide Announces Front Royal, Warrenton Service

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 26, 2024 at 10:30AM

OmniRide launches new Express routes connecting Front Royal and Warrenton to Washington, DC.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Lights Up Mayfield with LEDs

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 26, 2024 at 9:30AM

Fredericksburg upgrades 95 Mayfield streetlights to LEDs, boosting safety and cutting energy use.

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Interstate 95 and 395 Express Lanes Thanksgiving Reversal Schedule

By Aya Karouane

Published November 26, 2024 at 8:30AM

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

The Interstate 95 and Interstate 395 Express Lanes will be operating under a modified reversal schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Prince William County Expands Addiction Treatment

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 26, 2024 at 8:00AM

Prince William County Facility Receives Prestigious OBAT Designation, Enhancing Addiction Treatment Services:

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Be the Reason a Child Smiles This Christmas—Sponsor Through Untrim a Tree Today!

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 26, 2024 at 7:00AM

Over 600 children need sponsors! Join Un-trim a Tree to bring joy this Christmas.

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Fredericksburg

New Rappahannock River Crossing Study Survey Now Open

By Aya Karouane

Published November 25, 2024 at 10:54PM

Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

FAMPO’s River Crossing Parkway Study Survey is open until January 3, 2025, inviting public feedback on transportation development in the Fredericksburg region. The survey allows residents to share opinions on the project’s impact on regional needs, the community, and access to goods and services.

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Mother and Son Charged With the Neglect and Death of a Disabled Relative

By Aya Karouane

Published November 25, 2024 at 10:52PM

On November 22, two individuals were arrested in connection to a felony homicide investigation involving the neglect of a vulnerable adult, which began after a call to a home in Woodbridge earlier this year.

The victim, a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy, was found severely neglected and later died from sepsis caused by the neglect, leading to charges of homicide and abuse against the two family members involved.