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TitleMax Coming to Parkway

February 21, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
TitleMax loans will open a new location in an old convenience store in Woodbridge, according to bills posted on the building.

Woodbridge, Va. — Changes are coming once again to a corner of Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.

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Facebook Push Prompts Ice Cream Stand to Open Early

February 18, 2012 Business, Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
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Dumfries, Va. — A popular ice cream stand opened for the season two weeks early.

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Burger King to Reopen at Tacketts Mill

February 15, 2012 Business, Lake Ridge Leave a Comment
An old Burger King location in Lake Ridge will soon reopen. (Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com)

Lake Ridge, Va. — Whopper lovers in Lake Ridge can rejoice as Burger King looks to reopen their doors in that neighborhood.

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Pack ‘N Ship Store Moving

February 15, 2012 Business, Stafford Leave a Comment
Pack 'N Ship Store in on U.S. 1 in Stafford.

North Stafford, Va. — The owner of the Pack ‘N Ship Store in Aquia Park said he’s moving one building over in search of cheaper rent.

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PotomacLocal.com Launches Deals Pages

February 6, 2012 Business 1 Comment
PL Deals on Facebook.

Local businesses have a new place to reach area customers for free.

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Business Recycling Reports Due Feb. 15

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All Prince William County businesses are asked to complete the annual recycling report by Feb. 15, 2012.

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Staffing Agency Recognized

February 1, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
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Express Employment Professionals announced that it has been named to Inavero’s 2011 Best of Staffing™ Client list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service within the staffing industry.

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IKEA Has Gift Cards for First 100 Customers Saturday

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Woodbridge, Va. — IKEA on Saturday is celebrating 25 years in business in Woodbridge by offering free gift cards to the first 100 adult customers.

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Woodbridge Chick-fil-A Sales Top in Nation

Road delineator posts erected in the drive-through lane at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Woodbridge forces drivers to circle the building before they can enter the lane to order food from their vehicles.

Woodbridge, Va. — It has one of the most confusing drive-through lanes of any of the fast food restaurant in the Potomac Communities, but that hasn’t kept away the thousands who clamor for chicken sandwiches.

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New Chinese Restaurant Opens in North Stafford

January 17, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
Vicente and Nancy Santos of Stafford try out the new Jin's Garden restaurant in North Stafford on Monday. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford, Va. — If you’re craving some Chinese food for dinner, then you should consider heading over the Jin’s Garden, a newly opened Chinese restaurant in North Stafford.

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Food Lion Stores Returning

The Bottom Dollar grocery store in Station Plaza in Woodbridge is one of several Bottom Dollar and Bloom stores in the Potomac Communities that will be converted to Food Lion stores as part of a plan to boost slumping sales. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — The Food Lion grocery store brand will be roaring back into the Potomac Communities.

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Real Estate Brokerage Opens

January 10, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
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Stafford County, Va. — A new real estate brokerage firm has opened, and they’re operating without walls.

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Another Thrift Store Coming

Savers Thrift Store will open a new location in the Potomac Festival shopping center in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge, Va. — Another store is entering the growing thrift store market in Woodbridge.

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Milk Delivery Popular Again

January 6, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
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A Virginia couple is delivering milk to Woodbridge residents the old fashioned way: right to their doorstep.

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Doc Popcorn Opens at Mall

January 4, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
Tong Zheng serves up new popcorn flavors at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — If you’re looking for a tasty snack while shopping at the Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge then look out for the bright yellow Doc Popcorn shop in the food court.

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Health Foundation Accepting Grant Apps

January 3, 2012 Business Leave a Comment
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Woodbridge, Va. — The Potomac Health Foundation Board of Directors announces the start of its next round of large grants.

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Diner of TV Fame to Reopen in January

December 29, 2011 Business, News, Stafford 3 Comments
The old County Fare restaurant in Stafford will reopen as County Café in January.

A restaurant that gained national attention on TV this year will reopen after being dark since October.

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Dumfries Coffee Shop Serves Up Joe, Treats

December 22, 2011 Business, Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Emoni’s Coffee and Desert Bar founder Cici Matthews. [Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com]

Emoni’s has been open for just three months, in the previous Dumfries Coffee location, but has already been warmly received by various members of the Dumfries community, due to Emoni’s wide variety of offerings and excellent baked treats. The word “emoni” means faith in Swahili, and Emoni’s CEO Cici Matthews has quite a bit of faith in her business and her product.

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JCPenney to Reopen

December 19, 2011 Business, News, Woodbridge Leave a Comment
JCPenney will reopen in Potomac Mills mall.

Woodbridge, Va. — After closing its outlet store at Potomac Mills mall earlier this year, JCPenney will reopen in its old location as a full retail store.

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Jeweler Buys Elizabeth Taylor Piece

December 19, 2011 Business Leave a Comment
Jenny Caro of Jewelry By Design purchased a piece of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry and will now display it in their store in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge, Va. — The owners of a Woodbridge jewelry store are now the owners of jewelry worn by Elizabeth Taylor.

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Police and Crime News

Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

3 Nabbed in Target Store Larceny

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North Stafford, Va. — Authorities in Stafford County say they have three people in custody who have previously eluded sheriff’s deputies and security officers at big box retail stores.

Stafford Business Burglarized

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Stafford County, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies said $60,000 in appliances is missing from a business on U.S. 1.

The Latest Traffic and Transit News

Fare Increase Public Hearings Announced

Virginia Railway Express passengers exit a train at the Brooke station in Stafford County. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. — Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to discuss a proposed three-percent fare increase that could take effect in July.

More Highway Signs Coming Down

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Woodbridge, Va. — Another highway sign at Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is coming down tonight.

Snowfall Has Road Crews Ready

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Fredericksburg, Va. — Transportation officials in the Fredericksburg area report snow is falling on roads there.

Happenings in Our Communities

High School Play Focuses on Bullying

Mountain View High School in Stafford.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

Poll: Shackle Birthing Inmates?

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Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?

Around Town

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Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.