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The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas event in Woodbridge.

The Holiday Open House will take place Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Appliance Connection, 13851 Telegraph Road. Marty Nohe, an elected Prince William Board of County Supervisors member from 2004 to 2019, owns the business.


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Prince William police today report two instances of assault and battery on law enforcement officers.

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Falsely Summoning Law Enforcement – On November 17 at 3:07PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate the report of a domestic-in-progress. Upon arriving at the residence, officers made contact with a 40-year- old male resident and determined there was no active domestic between the caller, identified as the accused, and the resident. While investigating the incident, officers determined a separate incident occurred earlier in the day where the accused struck the male resident. When officers attempted to take her into custody, the accused actively resisted and refused to follow officer’s commands. Officers quickly secured the accused and as they were escorting her to the police vehicle she kneed an officer. The accused was resecured, and no injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Pamela Lynn GOSS, was arrested.


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Students from Potomac High School in Woodbridge visited Emerald Ironworks on Wednesday, November 16, to get a closer look at metal fabrication.

The students are part of the Prince William County School division’s career and technical education program, which “offers a wide variety of rigorous and engaging Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to improve academic and technical understanding, offer leadership opportunities and deliver instruction through realistic, hands-on applications.


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Potomac Mills mall is inviting families across the area to a host of holiday events at the shopping center this Christmas season.

Santa will land his sleigh at Potomac Mills on Friday, November 18. The mall will kick off its 2022 holiday festivities with the Santa Claus is Coming to Town Arrival Party from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be special character appearances, a balloon artist, and giveaways. Santa will be available for photos each day from November 18 through December 24.


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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge is celebrating 50 years of serving Eastern Prince William County and surrounding areas.

The hospital opened as Potomac Hospital and operated under the name until 2012. Dr. Carol Shapiro recalls being part of the hospital’s opening day ceremonies on November 7, 1972.


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Camille La Vie at Potomac Mills mall donated 10 dresses from their bridal collection to the military, first responders, and healthcare workers.

The donation event took place on Thursday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Prices ranged from $500 to $1000, and styles from ballgowns, mermaid, a-line, and tiered bridal gowns.


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Supervisor Jeanine Lawson vowed continue the fight against the Prince William Digital Gateway next to the Manassas National Battlefield. Lawson, a Republican who represents a portion of western Prince William County, visited polling places in the east on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8 to encourage residents to contact their respective supervisors to oppose the digital gateway project, which plans 27 million sure feet of new server server farms next Civil War battlefield.

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The Prince William County government will honor its veterans tomorrow, Thursday, November 10, 2022, in Woodbridge.

The county will hold a ceremony at its Liberty Memorial fountain at the county government center, 1 County Complex Court, just off Prince William Parkway. Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler says the event begins at 9:30 a.m.


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Prince William police said on November 6, 2022, at 1:35 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Research Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a death. The caller reported to police that they last had contact with an acquaintance on November 5.

When they attempted to contact the acquaintance that day, he did not answer. Upon checking the acquaintance’s tent, which was in a wooded area near the above location, the caller located the man unconscious.


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Woodbridge-area businesses have until December 15 to apply and receive funds in the Route 1 Refresh grant. The Route 1 Refresh Grant program provides financial aid to offset the anticipated costs associated with replacing printed materials, signage, and business cards, or to cover costs related to website updates, search engine optimization (SEO), marketing, and other related expenses.

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