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Forecasting a Musical Journey: From Weather Channel Fan to Featured Artist

Published January 2, 2025 at 10:00AM

In the late 1900s, before smartphones and 24/7 weather updates, people often tuned into The Weather Channel (TWC) for the most up-to-date forecasts; as a child, Tony Craddock tuned in to listen to the soothing background music that accompanied the forecasts.

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Gar-Field High School Plumbing Teacher Wins National Award

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 13, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated December 13, 2024 at 1:34PM

Michael Carter is the first high school teacher to receive this award. [Courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

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Woodbridge Supervisor Advocates for Permanent Housing Assistance Programs

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 11, 2024 at 7:00AM | Updated December 11, 2024 at 10:27PM

On December 2, 2024, local and state officials gathered at the Kelly Leadership Building for the annual Joint Legislative Meeting.

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OmniRide Announces Service Changes Effective December 9

By Dalila Conde

Published December 10, 2024 at 12:30PM

OmniRide will introduce significant service changes starting Monday, December 9, affecting all Express, Metro Express, and Local routes.

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‘Slick City’ Action Park Coming to Potomac Mills in Spring 2025

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 10, 2024 at 9:00AM

Slick City renderings coming soon to Potomac Mills in Woodbridge. [Rendering courtesy of Luquire]

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Hire Heroes USA Brings Hope and Opportunity to Woodbridge Veteran

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published December 6, 2024 at 8:50AM | Updated December 6, 2024 at 1:37PM

Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and military spouses in their transition to meaningful civilian employment, is leaving a significant mark on communities like Woodbridge, Virginia. Through tailored programs and services, the organization provides free, comprehensive assistance that extends beyond securing a job, offering veterans and military spouses the tools and guidance needed to thrive in their new careers.

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Updated: 1 Injured at Woodbridge Gym Complex Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 5, 2024 at 5:06PM | Updated December 6, 2024 at 9:36AM

Update 9 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 — Fire crews monitored the scene overnight and will continue overhaul operations with daylight to fully extinguish the fire, as Fire Marshals investigate the cause. Both structures sustained major damage, and one employee of Kid’s Choice Sports Center was treated for a non-life-threatening injury; no firefighters were injured.

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Updated: Police Chief Peter Newsham Addresses Officer-Involved Shooting at Fire Station

By Potomac Local News

Published December 5, 2024 at 8:38AM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 7:49PM

Update 7:50 p.m. — Prince William County police have identified Michael David Burke, 58, as the man who died in an officer-involved shooting on December 5 in Woodbridge.

Police did not say where the man was from.

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Domino’s is Collecting Toys for Tots in Stafford, Woodbridge

By Aya Karouane

Published December 2, 2024 at 6:04PM | Updated December 6, 2024 at 11:30AM

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Domino’s stores in Greater Woodbridge are partnering with Ghostbusters Virginia to collect Toys for Tots until Dec. 8, offering a large one-topping pizza for $6 in exchange for toy donations.

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Registration is Still Open for the 2025 Polar Plunge

By Aya Karouane

Published December 2, 2024 at 1:43PM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:43AM

Polar plungers take a dip in the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

Registration is open for the 2025 Polar Plunge at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on February 15 to raise funds for Special Olympics Virginia.

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