Another round of violent storms swept through the region late Thursday into early Friday morning causing more power outages.
At 5 a.m. Friday, 66 Dominion Virginia Power customers who live near Leesylsvania State Park in Woodbridge and four who live in the Brooke section of Stafford County, were without power. Eight Northern Virginia Electric Power customers in Prince William County were also without power.
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By URIAH KISER
By URIAH KISER
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — For the Potomac Nationals, a new $25 million stadium in the heart of Woodbridge’s developing business and residential district is a chance to bring in new fans and offer an entertainment destination for those living along Interstate 95.
By URIAH KISER
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – There were victims in a fire that ripped through a Woodbridge apartment complex Monday night, but officials didn’t immediately treat any of them.
FROM POLICE REPORTS:
Armed Robbery / Malicious Wounding – On July 11th at 11:30PM, police responded to the 18500 block of Old Triangle Rd in Triangle (22172) for a robbery. The victim, a 17 year old male juvenile of Triangle, reported to police that he encountered the accused, a known acquaintance, in the above area. The accused allegedly approached the victim from behind, punched him in the face, threatened him with a knife and kicked him numerous times in the head prior to fleeing the area on foot with the victim’s cell phone and wallet. Following an investigation, and utilizing a police K-9, officers were able to locate the accused in a wooded area nearby. The accused was subsequently arrested without incident. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. The wallet and cell phone were recovered and returned to the victim.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Leesylvania Park in Woodbridge offers children young and old the chance to rent a backpack to explore the park. Backpacks are free and can be rented at the Visitor Center:
Birding – Get to know our feathered friends with this backpack. Inside you will find binoculars, a book that will tell you everything there is to know about being a bird, an Identiflyer bird song identifier, and two color field guides to help you. Also included are a nature journal to record your observations, coloring pages and park trail guides.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Ten mascots have stepped in to pinch hit for Uncle Slam who will sit out the rest of the season.
The iconic mascot for the Potomac Nationals had his suit damaged in a June 29 fire that ripped through the management offices at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge. No one was injured, but the suit was ruined by smoke. The stadium reopened to fans on July 4.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A group of Woodbridge residents want to educate voters on recent changes involved in the electoral process.
The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – Woodbridge Alumni Chapter will host a voter education forum at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building on U.S. 1 in Woodbridge Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — It appears a deal is in the works for residents who were told to leave their homes in a flood-ravaged trailer park in Woodbridge.
Police on Friday told those living in six trailers in the Holly Acres Mobile Home Park off U.S. 1 they had to leave because the homes had been deemed uninhabitable after flood waters inundated the park in September.
