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DTVFD Plans Dinner for Safety Week
October 11, 2011
Dumfries-Triangle Vol. Fire Dept. invites you to join us for a free spaghetti dinner at our station on Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 – 8 p.m. at 15219 Holleyside Drive off Waterway Drive in Montclair.
OWL VFD Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 10, 2011
OWL VFD, usually known for putting out fires and responding to 911 calls, put on pink tee shirts for the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
DMV System Maintenance Scheduled
October 7, 2011
Some DMV services, including getting a new driver’s license, will be unavailable Saturday.
Planetarium to Host “Freaky Lights” Show
October 7, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — There is going to be some freaky lights at the planetarium at C.D. Hylton High School this month.
Personal Property Tax Due in Prince William
October 5, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Today is the day for Prince William County residents to pay their personal property taxes.
Workhouse to Hold Black Tie Event
October 4, 2011
Lorton, Va. — The Lorton Arts Foundation is turning 10 this year and they’re having a black tie event.
Free Jewelry Cleaning Offered
October 3, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — An area jeweler is offering to clean your jewelry for free.
Table Games to Benefit Charity
October 3, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Table games, a silent auction and live music will soon benefit several charitable organizations.
Free Flu Shots Offered for Seniors
September 30, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Seniors in the Potomac Communities will have the opportunity to get free flu shots.
Letter: Chamber Supports I-95 HOT Lanes
September 28, 2011
Research from George Mason University found that construction of the I-95 project is expected to support 8,000 jobs and create significant opportunities for small businesses and contractors.
Basketball Leagues Forming
September 27, 2011
Stafford County, Va. — It’s time for children and teenagers to sign up for a basketball league for Stafford County Parks and Recreation.
PRTC Offers Free Prizes, $25 SmarTrip Card
September 26, 2011
As part of its month-long anniversary celebration of service to the community, [the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission] will host a community give-back event.
Fall Fun Guide Released
September 26, 2011
Fall has arrived and with it comes family fun events throughout the area.
Prince William, Stafford Among Nation’s Richest
September 23, 2011
Prince William County, Va. — New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show the Potomac Communities lie in two of the nation’s richest counties – Prince William and Stafford.
Fall Begins with Flash Flood Watch
September 23, 2011
Rain and flash flooding warning greeted the Potomac Communities on this first day of fall.
Leesylvania to Remember River Blockade
September 22, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Following their victory at the Battle of Manassas, Confederates shifted their focus to the Potomac River and an eventual blockade of Union shipping traffic to Washington.
Teacher Advances from High School to Marine Museum
September 22, 2011
Nothing brings history to life quite like a passionate teacher, and the National Museum of the Marine Corps welcomed a new one to their staff. James Hunniford is the new full-time Teacher-in-Residence (TIR) at the museum.
Letter: Frederick Will Work to End BPOL Tax
September 21, 2011
The 36th Senate District of Virginia needs new leadership, and Jeff Frederick is the best person for the job.
Stafford to Host Yard Sale
September 20, 2011
Stafford, Va. — Stafford County will host an old-fashioned yard sale at its government center complex this weekend.
Exercise to Help End Child Abuse
September 19, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — On Saturday Oct. 15, they’ll be exercising to help stop child abuse.