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“Santa Cops” on duty to take children toy shopping this holiday season

Published November 27, 2017 at 12:29PM | Updated November 27, 2017 at 4:15PM

From the Fraternal Order of Police Battlefield Lodge #43:

On December 9th, the safest place to be will be at the Super Wal~Mart at 7:15 a.m. in Manassas as the “Santa Cops” 2017 charity event makes it’s way to the West end of Prince William County teaming up with uniformed officers from Prince William County Police, Prince William Adult Detention Center, Prince William County Sheriff’s Office, Manassas City Police, Manassas Park Police, Haymarket Police, GMU Police and Virginia State Police to take an additional 50+ selected “at risk” children, ranging in ages 5-10, Christmas shopping.

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How FreshySites updated this 3-year-old website that didn’t share the sleek look of this modern national security school

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2017 at 10:23AM | Updated November 27, 2017 at 4:19PM

At FreshySites, we’re dedicated to taking our clients’ online presence to the next level through the creation of beautiful, clean and user-friendly websites.

This mission extends from regional to national clients.

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Support local shops, restaurants, and services for Small business Saturday

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Published November 21, 2017 at 11:58AM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:36PM

“Small Business Saturday” was launched in 2010 by American Express to encourage shoppers across America to focus a portion of their holiday shopping on small, local businesses. The program was initially aimed at helping main street businesses survive the economic downturn and cardholders were offered various perks for shopping small. “Small Business Saturday” has since evolved into an annual event featuring tens of thousands of participating shops, restaurants and service providers throughout the country.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Manassas and significantly contribute to this historic City’s modern beat. The revenues generated from these businesses are what helps enable the City to provide high-quality public services.

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Surovell’s short-term 3: Medicaid expansion, criminal justice reform, and nonpartisan redistricting

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2017 at 10:10AM | Updated November 21, 2017 at 5:29PM

Election Day was an electoral earthquake in Virginia politics. Fourteen seats in the House of Delegates switched from Republican to Democratic members – the largest switch since 1899. Two have not yet been certified due to irregularities and three are heading to recounts. We do not know if any party will control the House and probably will not know until late in the day on the first day of session after the dust has settled.

While the new situation in the House of Delegates will create some uncertainty over the next fifty days, it will create some opportunities in Virginia public policy, but not a wholesale change of direction. The Senate of Virginia is still controlled by the Republican Party and most major committees have significant partisan majorities.

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I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes to bring sweeping changes from Gainesville to Dunn Loring

By Potomac Local News

Published November 18, 2017 at 3:14PM

BRISTOW — If all goes as planned, Interstate 66 will expand to help alleviate Northern Virginia’s crushing traffic volume and boost public transportation by the end of 2022, according to Virginia traffic officials.

Dozens of area residents turned out Thursday for a public hearing on plans for widening I-66 to include tolled express lanes outside the Capital Beltway. Three regular lanes and two express lanes will run in both directions from Haymarket in Prince William County to Dunn Loring in Fairfax County.

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FreshySites designs, builds first e-commerce website for USA Volleyball

By Potomac Local News

Published November 17, 2017 at 1:40PM | Updated November 27, 2017 at 10:39AM

At FreshySites, we’re dedicated to taking our clients’ online presence to the next level through the creation of beautiful, clean and user-friendly websites.

With that mission front and center, we recently harnessed our commitment and passion to partner with WorldWide Sport Supply and create a website for a globally recognized brand and organization – USA Volleyball.

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The message from Sentara’s opioid town hall: It’s OK to hate the addiction but still love the addict

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 7:52PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:16PM

Narcan is often used to “wash out” the effects of opioid use for someone who overdosed.

In the past year, 1,159 doses of the counteracting drug — which is also an opioid — were administered at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center to counteract the effects of heroin and other drugs.

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No charges pending for discharge of shotgun in thwarting burglary

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 11:45AM | Updated November 16, 2017 at 2:42PM

From Prince William County police:

Shooting Investigation | Residential Burglary – On November 11 at 5:03 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14100 block of Morrison Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a fight. The investigation revealed that a large group of males responded to the home and were involved in a verbal altercation with the residents who were still inside.

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Chronic compression of the spinal cord meant he couldn’t write a letter or open a bottle. Then Dr. Lotfi stepped in.

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 11:22AM | Updated November 27, 2017 at 2:15PM

Lou Ferrao knew something was terribly wrong. He had suffered from neck pain before.

He even had surgery which gave him limited relief. But the neck pain he felt now was severe and accompanied by other, more ominous, symptoms. He had been experiencing spasms and weakness in his legs and now had begun experiencing the same symptoms in his arms.

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Woman standing in home kitchen grabbed from behind, sexually assaulted

By Potomac Local News

Published November 15, 2017 at 5:52PM | Updated November 15, 2017 at 9:41PM

From Prince William police:

Sexual Assault | Residential Burglary – On November 14 at 6:33PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12700 block of Gazebo Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary in progress. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 54-year-old woman, was standing in her kitchen when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male. During the encounter, the suspect inappropriately touched the victim. The victim was eventually able to break free from the suspect who then fled the residence on foot. Minor injuries were reported. Entry was made into the home through an unlocked rear door. A police K-9 responded to search for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.