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New Program Acquaints Residents with OmniLink

Prince William County service providers learn how to use OmniLink local bus service as part of a the new “On the Go” program, aimed at teaching residents how to better utilize public transit in the Potomac Communities. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com)

May 17, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — OmniLink buses are an easy and convenient way to get around Prince William County. But some residents may not know how to use them.

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Woman Faces Unlawful Wounding Charge

Ragusa

May 14, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — A woman faces unlawful wounding charges after an argument turned violent Saturday morning.

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Sticky Situation for Unwanted BBQ Vendors in Dumfries

Derrick Wood, of Devine Barbeque in Motion, wants to set up his roadside food business in Dumfries, but a law in the small town prevents him from doing business.(Photo: Courtesy of Cydny Neville)

May 11, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Saturday will be a good day for roadside barbeque vendors in Dumfries. The annual Charter Day celebration will be held there tomorrow, and that means grill masters can set up shop and satisfy the cravings of those who love slow-smoked meats in savory sauce.

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Dumfries Proposed Noise Threshold Increased, Penalties Unchanged

Dumfries Police Chief Robert E. Forker explains proposed changes to the town’s noise ordinance. (Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com)

May 10, 2012

Now, for the first time since 2007, the town police department wants to update its noise ordinance – a document that dictates how loud certain noises can be within town limits, and what fines or penalties violators have to pay.

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Biking Students Offered Healthy Snacks

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May 8, 2012

DUMFIRES, Va. — It’ll be a bike-to-school day in Dumfries on Wednesday.

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Potomac High School Students Champion Debaters

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May 8, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — If you want to get your point across in any argument, take a cue from skilled debaters at Potomac High School.

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Dumfries Mayor Swear-In Set for Tuesday

Foreman

May 7, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s first town is ready to induct it’s new mayor.

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Top Home Sales in Eastern Prince William

Row houses line streets in Woodbridge’s Belmont Bay neighborhood. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

May 7, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Woodbridge area has long harbored a reputation of having low home values, but this appears to be the year that changed.

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Photos: Dumfries Multicultural Festival

The Third Annual Dumfries Multicultural Festival went off without a hitch on Saturday, May 05, 2012. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

May 5, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Vendors, crafters, musical acts, dancers, and barbeque restaurateurs all converged on Garrison Park in Dumfries on Saturday for the Third Annual Dumfries Multicultural Festival.

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Steak Brings Boys & Girls Clubs Online Donation Options

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May 3, 2012

MANASSAS, Va. – For the past 32 years at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Prince William County, the food of choice at their annual charity dinner has been steak.

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Foreman Wins in Dumfries Election Upset

Gerald Foreman (Photo; KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

May 2, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Gerald Foreman has been chosen Mayor of Dumfries during a town election that saw heavy voter turnout.

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Schools Want Changes in Potomac, Forest Park Boundaries

Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

May 2, 2012

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A community meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at Graham Park Middle School to gain public input on proposed boundary changes to balance enrollment at Potomac and Forest Park high schools for the 2013-14 school year.

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2,300 Pounds of Litter Removed from U.S. 1

Dumfries Multicultural Festival is Saturday

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May 1, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s first town will celebrate multiculturalism this weekend for the third year in a row.

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Dumfries 2012 Voter Guide

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April 30, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries residents will head to the polls Tuesday to elect new Town Council members as well as a new mayor.

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Fatal Joplin Road Crashes Cause Concern

One man was killed and another person injured in a crash on Joplin Road near Triangle on September 5, 2011. (File)

April 27, 2012

QUANTICO, Va. — Within the past few weeks there have been two fatal accidents, involving motorcycles on Joplin Road, not far outside of Quantico’ main gate. Neither accident involved base personnel.

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Candland: Back Room Dealings Lead to Budget Increase

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April 25, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William’s new kid on the political block has done more to distance himself from this fellow Board members.

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Dumfries Likely to Lead Water Clean-Up Efforts

Quantico Creek

April 24, 2012

DUMFRIES, Va. – Virginia’s first town wants to take the lead on the effort to fix their waterways.

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HOV Lanes to Close this Weekend, Again Next Week

Photo: Mary Davidson

April 20, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A portion of the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes will close again tonight and tomorrow as work on the 95 Express Lanes project ramps up.

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Rock Star Bandit Hits Pizza Shop

(Photo: Prince William police)

April 20, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A delivery pizza restaurant was robbed by a man wearing a Kiss mask Wednesday night.

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