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In a Rush, Even After Work Events Require Commuter Planning
May 22, 2013
A long commute can pose quite a challenge when it comes to having a social life.
Drivers Urged to Beware of Trucks Entering Highway in Express Lane Work Zones
May 22, 2013
Beware in the 95 Express Lanes construction zone. Trucks pulling into and out of the zone have to merge into the left lane, so stay alert and watch your speeds.
Bobby Flay’s Burgers & Fries Shake Up Woodbridge
May 22, 2013
A long line circled the Potomac Mills parking lot Tuesday, waiting in anticipation for the opening of Bobby Flay’s 15th Bobby’s Burger Palace in Woodbridge.
Antietam Elementary Hosting First Mustang Stampede
May 22, 2013
The Antietam Elementary PTA is hosting the first annual Mustang Stampede Friday May 31, 2013.
Novant Health Top Fundraiser in Prince William County March for Babies
May 21, 2013
On Sunday, April 28, Novant Health participated in the 75th anniversary of the March for Babies.
Terminally Ill Boy from Lynchburg Gets Magical New York City Trip
May 21, 2013
Whirlwind isn’t the word for the weekend that police from Bergen County – particularly a Westwood patrolman and county sheriff’s officer — showed Nathan Norman, a 6-year-old cancer survivor from Virginia who won the world’s hearts with a simple Christmas wish.
Cicada Season Nearing Peak
May 21, 2013
If you haven’t yet heard them or seen them, there is no doubt – the cicadas are here.
Restaurants Give 750 Food Samples at Taste of Lake Ridge
![Attendees at the annual Taste of Lake Ridge line up for a food sample from Jo on the Go, [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/052113-taste-of-lake-ridge-200x169.jpg)
May 21, 2013
The community came together in Lake Ridge to make this year’s Taste of Lake Ridge a successful event.
Flay to Open ‘Bobby’s Burger Palace’ on Tuesday
May 20, 2013
Food Network TV star Bobby Flay will be in Woodbridge on Tuesday to open his latest eatery, Bobby’s Burger Palace, at Potomac Mills mall.
Owner Builds TelNet after Key Decision to Never Serve Another Boss
May 20, 2013
For Mike Howard, his road to becoming the owner of a successful telecommunications company, has been a long and winding one.
Mom Runs Through Mud, Barbed Wire, Over Walls & Hits Deep Water in one Day
May 20, 2013
I am standing almost at the top of the man-made hill, and I am shivering. I’m already soaked through, and the chilly wind is blowing.
Keeping Abreast of Local Government Issues Easier Than Before
May 19, 2013
I have one simple rule in life that has worked to great effectiveness: You only get what you ask for. This doesn’t mean that you always get what you ask for.
Auto Repair Shop Stays in Business by Educating Employees on Cost of Doing Business
![Service Managers Michael Lowe and Jason Philippy with Sudley Car Care owner Craig Ginther, [Photo: Kelly Harman / For Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/051613-Sudley-Car-Care-200x196.jpg)
May 16, 2013
Let’s face it – going to an auto repair shop is a lot like going to the dentist. You know you have to go once in a while, but there is always somewhere else you would rather be spending your time, and your money.
Breaking the Food Rut at the Farmer’s Market
May 16, 2013
Every couple of months, I’ll be eating my “old standby” meal when I realize mid-bite: I am in a food rut.
Area Fraternities Honor Members
![[Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/051513-fraternity-01-200x200.jpg)
May 15, 2013
On 12 April 2013, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc hosted their Eastern Province Council meeting at Dulles Hyatt in Dulles.
Aquia Boy Scouts Help Plant Trees Along I-95 for Express Lanes Project
![Cub Scouts from Aquia Pack 213 join Virginia Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, Stafford County Supervisor Cord Sterling and representatives from the 95 Express Lanes private partners, Transurban and Fluor, to plant trees off Centreport Parkway in Stafford County. The trees were offered under the 1,000 Trees in 1,000 Days program, an initiative by Transurban-Fluor to help replace trees along the 29-mile 95 Express Lanes project corridor. [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/051513-trees-planted-200x200.jpg)
May 15, 2013
Some area Boy Scouts lent a helping had to improve the scenery along Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Ride Involving 90 mph Speeds, iPad Ends with Angry Husband, Slug
May 15, 2013
Whew. It took me a while to calm down after that Slug ride. Some people just have no business having a license to drive, let alone transporting passengers in their car.