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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Achieves Accreditation by SRC

Published October 24, 2024 at 9:12AM

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center recently received accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery, recognizing its adherence to established standards. The hospital utilizes the da Vinci® robotic surgical system, which enhances surgical precision and enables quicker recovery for patients.

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Poilce Search for Rape Suspect Alvarado-Aguilar

By Aya Karouane

Published October 24, 2024 at 9:12AM

Detectives obtained charges on October 17, 2024, related to a sexual assault reported in 2023 involving a victim and her acquaintance. The accused is wanted for rape and abduction, and efforts to locate him have not been successful.

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First-of-Its-Kind Crisis Center in Prince William to Open in 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 3:27PM

Prince William County is poised to address the community’s mental health needs with the projected 2025 opening of its first Crisis Receiving Center (CRC), a facility to be located in the old Gander Mountain Store on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge.

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Woodbridge Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency in Car

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 1:48PM | Updated October 23, 2024 at 10:54AM

On October 8 at 7:58AM, crash investigators responded to the area of the Prince William Pkwy and Clover Hill Rd in Manassas (20110) to investigate a single vehicle crash.

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VRE Ridership Increases Slightly as System Adjusts to the ‘New Normal’

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated October 22, 2024 at 8:34AM

As the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) heads into 2025, its proposed budget reflects its challenges and opportunities in a post-COVID world. The budget discussed at the October 18, 2024, Operations Board meeting outlines plans to support ridership recovery, maintain reliable service, and position VRE for future growth as a regional rail provider.

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Two Charged in Woodbridge Child Neglect Case

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:38AM

On October 16, officers found two adults and two girls in a vehicle in Woodbridge, where suspected illegal drugs were accessible to the children. The adults were arrested and charged with child neglect and drug possession, while the children were treated at a hospital but were not injured.

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Suspect Charged in Woodbridge Stabbing

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:07AM

A suspect was charged for a stabbing incident that occurred on September 9 in Woodbridge. The suspect faces charges of aggravated malicious wounding after a physical altercation with a man.

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Driver Charged in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 10:18AM

Police charged the driver of a 2009 Mack roll-off truck involved in a fatal crash on September 5 in Woodbridge.

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Spooky Season Returns with Workhouse Haunt: Twisted Tales of Terror

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 8:30AM

Workhouse Haunt is back for its 11th season, delivering spine-chilling thrills with a twisted take on classic fairy tales. Running every weekend from October 4 to November 2, this haunted trail through the historic Workhouse prison will transport guests into reimagined, terrifying versions of Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and more.

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IKEA Reopens Smaland Playground at Potomac Mills After 3-Year Closure

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 15, 2024 at 1:30PM

IKEA at Potomac Mills Mall is reopening its Smaland kids’ playground after being closed for over three years.

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