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Police investigate rash of robberies in eastern Prince William

Published August 8, 2016 at 5:53PM

From Prince William police:

Armed Robberies – On August 7, officers and detectives with the Robbery Unit responded to investigate three separate robberies which occurred between 12:37AM and 2:06AM at 7-Eleven stores located at 14820 Cloverdale Dr, 15052 Cardinal Dr, and 1701 Featherstone Rd in the Woodbridge area. In each incident, employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store brandishing a firearm and a silver bat. During the encounter, the suspects demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing the area possibly in a dark SUV or van. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

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Italian water circus comes to Potomac Mills mall

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2016 at 10:23AM

From a public relations firm hired to represent Potomac Mills mall:

The first-ever Italian Water Circus in the US is coming to Virginia this week when Potomac Mills hosts “Cirque Italia” from July 28 to the 31.

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Firefighter burned at Occoquan Road house fire

By Potomac Local News

Published July 27, 2016 at 10:38AM

Submitted:

Woodbridge, VA July 26, 2016 — 8:45 p.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 13412 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported fire showing from the first and second floor. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down on the first floor, but were driven out from the second floor as fire vented through the roof and for fear of a roof collapse. Firefighters had the fire under control within 50 minutes.

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McAuliffe praises Leesylvania shoreline restoration project partners

By Potomac Local News

Published July 20, 2016 at 3:20PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

From the Virginia Governor’s office:

WOODBRIDGE – Governor Terry McAuliffe highlighted Virginia’s successes in land conservation and water quality today at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County. The event honored the many partners behind the Potomac Heritage Trail and the under-construction living shorelines at the park.

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Leesylvania will be backdrop for McAuliffe budget announcement

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 2:29PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will speak at Leesylvania State Park on Tuesday.

He’s expected to make a budget announcement that will have to do with the funding of conservation efforts in state waterways and on land, according to a Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation spokeswoman.

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Number of 4th of July visitors at Leesylvania up ‘significantly’ over last year

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2016 at 9:55AM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

From Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:

Leesylvania’s attendance numbers for this past 4^th of July weekend were 26,744 for the four-day holiday weekend stretch. This is up significantly from last year and follows a several year trend of substantially higher numbers of park guests coming out to visit.

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Go to Leesylvania on Saturday night for music, stay for fireworks

By Potomac Local News

Published June 21, 2016 at 1:00PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

Submitted by Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:

Music at the Marina is Leesylvania State Park’s outdoor summer concert series featuring live military and local bands performing against the backdrop of the Potomac River. Starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until about 8:30 p.m., this year’s dates are Saturday, June 25; Saturday, July 23; and Saturday, August 27. Everyone is invited out to enjoy a fun and family-friendly evening of music.

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Work to repair Woodbridge gas lines ongoing. Cost? Anyone’s guess.

By Potomac Local News

Published June 21, 2016 at 10:21AM

We asked Washington Gas spokesman Jim Monroe for an update on the work to repair leaking gas lines in the Marumsco Hills neighborhood.

You’ll remember the utility earlier this year detected leaks in 10 major gas leaks after a home exploded. Firefighters called to the home just made it to safety before a fireball ripped through the house.

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Crews called to condo fire Sunday morning in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published June 12, 2016 at 9:21PM

From OWL Volunteer Fire Department:

10:10 a.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a condominium fire at 12841 Cara Drive Woodbridge. OWL VFD arrived on scene within minutes and saw smoke coming from the eaves of a three story condo unit. Crews quickly contained a small fire to the attic and extinguished within few minutes of arrival. There were no injuries.

Roof, sidewalk repairs meet Woodbridge Habitat for Humanity home

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Published May 18, 2016 at 4:28PM

Volunteers completed 75% of the roof repairs last week at Habitat for Humanity’s Central Park Drive Rehab so plans are set for this week to finish up the roof, to remove the cracked front sidewalk and to pour a new one.