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Exhibit Showcases Wounded Warriors

January 27, 2012 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
Marine 2nd Lt. Fernando Perez stops to admire the photographs in the “Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines’ Achievements” exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. Most of the photographs use selective color making the subject, a wounded Marine, standout from the background. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The National Museum of the Marine Corps’ newest temporary exhibit, titled “Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines’ Achievements,” features photographs and artwork of wounded, ill and injured Marines thriving on their journey to recovery.

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Weekend Get Out Guide

January 27, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
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This weekend, we’re thinking some ice might be nice, as two local skating destinations offer special programs.

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Dudenhefer Hosts Telephone Town Hall

January 27, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
At his Richmond office for the start of the 2012 General Assembly, Freshman Delegate Mark Dudenhefer has been appointed to the House Transportation Committee which will allow him to focus on improving roads in the Potomac Communities. (Amir Vera/Capitol News Service)

On Tuesday night, January 24th, Delegate Mark Dudenhefer hosted his first ever Telephone Townhall for his constituents.

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Prince William Parks Approves County Merger

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Members of the Prince William County Park Authority Board unanimously passed a resolution supporting the merger of the Park Authority into County Government as a new Parks and Recreation Department.

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Senate Approves Lifting Ban on Sunday Hunting

January 27, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Richmond, Va. — Virginians are one step closer to being able to hunt on Sundays. On a 29-11 vote Thursday, the Senate passed a bill that would allow Sunday hunting on private land.

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Museum Shooter Pleads Guilty

January 27, 2012 Crime Leave a Comment
Yonathan Melaku

Yonathan Melaku, 23, of Alexandria, Va., pled guilty today to damaging property and firearm violations involving five separate shootings at military installations in Northern Virginia between October and November 2010 and attempting to injure veterans’ memorials at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Poll: Should Children Go Back Before Labor Day?

January 27, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Morning poll: Do you think children should be allowed to go back to school before Labor Day?

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Around Town

January 27, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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The Kings Dominion remains in place, the trial for the driver of a bus behind the wheel during fatal crash on I-95 last year is postponed again, and a popular retail store has a new look in this morning’s Around Town.

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Prince William Neighborhood Conference Planned

January 26, 2012 News, Woodbridge Leave a Comment
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The Prince William Neighborhood Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Development Services, 5 County Complex Court in Woodbridge.

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Hundreds Headed to Ice Center

January 26, 2012 Dale City, News Leave a Comment
The ice skating rink in Dale City that fell victim to a major snowstorm last year has reopened as Prince William Ice Center. (Photo: Kristina Schnack Kotlus)

Prince William, VA- The Prince William Ice Center will play host to about 1,000 skaters, families, officials and spectators from around the country this weekend during a national speedskating competition .

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New Website Will Show Plowed Streets

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a new web tool that shows the status of plowing in northern Virginia neighborhoods.

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Woman Aims to Help Military Mothers Sleep

January 26, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
Denise Stern is dedicated to helping military mothers get a good night’s rest. (Photo: Kristina Schnack Kotlus)

When Denise Stern learned she would be graduating from one child to three, she had some very real concerns about her ability to cope.

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Plan Would Transform Courthouse Area

January 26, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
A rendering of what a newly developed area near Stafford County’s courthouse shows a walk able streetscape environment with shops, apartments, contained in three-story buildings.

Stafford, Va. — The plan to give Stafford a new downtown will have to wait.

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Poll: Ever Cheated to use I-95 HOV?

January 26, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Morning poll: Have you ever had less than three occupants inside your vehicle when you used the lanes during peak HOV rush hours?

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Around Town

January 26, 2012 News Leave a Comment
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Eating a hamburger behind the wheel could get you in trouble is this new law is passed, Stafford schools make up a new $40 million wishlist, improvements set to begin on U.S. 1 in Woodbridge, and a hometown hockey team at home again on new ice, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Early Morning Crash Closes Joshua Road

January 25, 2012 Stafford Leave a Comment
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North Stafford, Va. — A man was trapped inside his car this morning after it crashed in North Stafford.

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Fast Food Spot Under Renovations

January 25, 2012 Lake Ridge, News 3 Comments
McDonalds at Old Bridge Road and Prince William Parkway in Lake Ridge is closed for renovations. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com

Lake Ridge, Va. — Those pulling into the drive through at a McDonalds restaurant in Lake Ridge could be in for a surprise when they find the fast food joint closed for renovations.

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River Island Up for Sale

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Woodbridge, Va. — They say land is the one thing they’re not making any more of, and there’s some for sale in the middle of Occoquan Bay.

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Schooled: What Do Our Schools Need?

January 25, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
Kristina Schnack Kotlus

For the record, I think the more they learn to analyze various viewpoints, check the facts, and skillfully and respectfully argue their followings, the better our country will be, but that’s just an aside.

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Theatre Comes to the Workhouse

January 25, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
Lorton Workhouse Arts Center (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The Lorton Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural season of its own Workhouse Theatre.

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Police and Crime News

Museum Shooter Pleads Guilty

Yonathan Melaku

Yonathan Melaku, 23, of Alexandria, Va., pled guilty today to damaging property and firearm violations involving five separate shootings at military installations in Northern Virginia between October and November 2010 and attempting to injure veterans’ memorials at Arlington National Cemetery.

Crime Watch: Cigarettes Land Man in Jail, Shooting Arrest Made

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A roundup of crime news in Virginia’s Potomac Communities.

Crash, Foot Pursuit Lead to Arrest

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North Stafford, Va. — Two deputies and a retired law enforcement officer at right place at the right time all chased down a Dumfries man.

The Latest Traffic and Transit News

New Website Will Show Plowed Streets

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a new web tool that shows the status of plowing in northern Virginia neighborhoods.

Schools Delayed, Icy Roads Expected

The view of Interstate 95 at Garrisonville Road in North Stafford on Jan. 21, 2012. (Trafficland)

Monday morning’s rush hour could be a bit hairy due to ice, and transportation officials have asked commuters to delay their trips if they can.

PotomacLocal.com, NewsiT Probe Commuter Lots

The Staffordboro commuter lot on Staffordboro Boulevard in North Stafford is filled to capacity. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

PotomacLocal.com in partnership with NewsiT is putting the power of reporting in your hands, and we want to know more about the commuter lots you use each morning.

Happenings in Our Communities

Weekend Get Out Guide

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This weekend, we’re thinking some ice might be nice, as two local skating destinations offer special programs.

Senate Approves Lifting Ban on Sunday Hunting

(Photo: Joey Campbell)

Richmond, Va. — Virginians are one step closer to being able to hunt on Sundays. On a 29-11 vote Thursday, the Senate passed a bill that would allow Sunday hunting on private land.

Poll: Should Children Go Back Before Labor Day?

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Morning poll: Do you think children should be allowed to go back to school before Labor Day?