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WOODBRIDGE — The numbers used to project how many children will fill Prince William County classroom seats in the coming years are inaccurate.
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Northern Virginia elections officials are seeing a significant increase in the number of voters casting absentee ballots, a trend they expect to continue as the Nov. 6 midterm election draws closer.
Officials in Prince William and Stafford counties, along with Manassas city, will have extended hours for absentee voting in the final two weeks before next month’s local and federal election.
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Despite growing demands for transportation improvements and shrinking revenue streams, Monica Backmon aims to improve transportation for residents of Northern Virginia.
A juggling act — managing a regional board and dealing with revenue losses
Hylton pounds out steady beat in win over Battlefield
A sigh of relief undoubtedly filled the air in Hylton’s locker room after Friday’s 16-13 win against Battlefield in a Virginia high school football matchup at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge.
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WOODBRIDGE — Ten brand new buses are parked in Woodbridge waiting for their new colors.
The new commuter coaches built by Motor Coach Industries today are a bright white, but soon they will don the new colors of a rebranded OmniRide.
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WOODBRIDGE– Prince William County is trying to become a safer, more accessible place for all its residents by adding sidewalks and bicycle trails.
On Tuesday, “The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to authorize the submission of the grant applications for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program,” Paolo Belita, regional transportation planner for Prince William County, states in an email.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On October 17, detectives with the Special Victims Unit, in conjunction with detectives from the Intel Unit, Robbery Unit, and Special Investigations Bureau, charged a man, identified as Damion Jalil PETERSON, in connection to the sexual assault that occurred in the 12200 block of Stevenson Ct in Woodbridge on July 25. […]
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) Free training on the management of universal wastes and hazardous waste disposal will be held on Monday, October29 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station/Recycling Center. Northern Virginia facility managers, property managers and apartment managers that deal with disposal of fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, thermostats, or electronics should attend this training sponsored by AERC.
A complimentary lunch and snacks are included. Space is limited. Register online at www.knowtoxics.com.
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WOODBRIDGE — Prince William County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a special use permit for Virginia Solar- a developer based in Henrico County – to begin construction of a solar farm in Nokesville.
Nokesville Solar will be located on 331 acres at what was previously known as Dixon Farm on 13204 Warrenton Road.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On October 17 at 3:45PM, officers responded to investigate threats made towards police involving an individual residing in the 2900 block of Williamsburg Ct in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that a man, later identified as the accused, call the Prince William County Public Safety Communications Center to inquire about a family vehicle that was towed. During the conversation with the call taker, the accused made threats to harm the police officer who towed the vehicle, as well as, threats to burn the vehicle at the tow lot where it was being stored. Officers were able to identify the accused who was located at his residence in the above area and detained without incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Richard Benard DENNEY, was arrested.
Arrested on October 17: