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Transit Strike Looms

OmniLink switch riders buses at the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Center in Woodbridge.

February 29, 2012

Woodbridge, Va. — Transit officials in Prince William County are bracing for the impacts of a possible bus operator strike.

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Portions of Mine, Occoquan Roads to Close

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February 27, 2012

Two road constructions projects in the Potomac Communities could have some drivers searching for an alternative route.

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May Holds Town Hall Meetings

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February 27, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. – Prince William Occoquan District Supervisor Mike May continues a series of public meetings this week as he aims to hear from voters on issues around the community.

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Prince William Bans Burning

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February 23, 2012

Prince William County, Va. — Fire officials in Prince William County have banned all outside burning for Friday due to unusual weather circumstances.

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Prince William Touts $5 million Savings

The seal of Prince William County, Va.

February 20, 2012

Prince William County executed a $51.6 million refinancing bond sale that will result in $5.17 million of savings for the County.

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Townhouse Fire Investigated

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February 20, 2012

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a town house fire at 11614 Nellings Place. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported smoke coming from the front of the house.

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Burger King to Reopen at Tacketts Mill

An old Burger King location in Lake Ridge will soon reopen. (Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com)

February 15, 2012

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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Sentara Lake Ridge Opening Mid-March

A rending shows Sentara Lake Ridge medical center, which will open next month and will offer 24-hour emergency medical services to residents in the Potomac Communities. (Submitted)

February 10, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — An area healthcare provider is expanding their footprint and will soon open a new 24-hour medical facility in Lake Ridge.

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Library Relocation Costs Rise

The “Old Mill” at Tackett’s Mill, a shopping center in Lake Ridge that opened in 1985. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

February 9, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — The relocation of the Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library just got more expensive.

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Following Stafford’s Lead, Prince William Suggests Dissolving Park Authority

Children, along with county and park officials, break ground at what will be a redesigned skate park at Veterans Park in Woodbridge. (Submitted photo)

February 8, 2012

Woodbridge, Va. — Just in time for summer weather, the Prince William Park Authority could be no more.

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Business Recycling Reports Due Feb. 15

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February 3, 2012

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

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New Fire Chiefs Promoted

Pictured in the photo left to right: Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky, Operations Section Assistant Chief Lance McClintock, Community Safety Section Assistant Chief Tim Keen, Systems Support Section. (Submitted)

February 1, 2012

Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County has three new assistant fire chiefs.

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Online Coupon Leaves Diner Hungry for Deal

A coupon for Los Toltecos restaurant in Lake Ridge as it appeared on Restaurant.com Friday.

January 30, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — When Lauren Maher saw a deal for an online deals website for Los Toltecos Mexican restaurant in Lake Ridge, she decided she would get the coupon and a friend for lunch. However, when it came time to settle the bill, the restaurant staff refused her coupon.

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Prince William Parks Approves County Merger

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January 27, 2012

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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Fast Food Spot Under Renovations

McDonalds at Old Bridge Road and Prince William Parkway in Lake Ridge is closed for renovations. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com

January 25, 2012

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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Occoquan Reacts to Oaks III Rezoning

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January 19, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — Occoquan residents and the town’s mayor have reacted to Prince William officials’ decision to allow construction of an office building just outside the town limits.

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Unpopular Oaks III Plan Approved

Occoquan residents Brenda Seefeldt and John Amodea were forced to sit on the floor of the Prince William County Government Center on Tuesday as more than 100 people appeared to oppose the rezoning of land and eventual construction of an office building on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan.

January 11, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. – Despite overwhelming opposition, officials Tuesday night approved a land rezoning that will lead to the construction of an office building in Lake Ridge.

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Public Will Speak Tonight on Contentious Development

Prince William County documents show the proposed Oaks III development at the corner of Old Bridge and Tanyard Hill roads in Lake Ridge, outside Occoquan.

January 10, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — Prince William Supervisors tonight will hear from the public about a developer’s contentious plan to construct an office building at a busy intersection in Lake Ridge.

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Power Outage Hits Lake Ridge

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January 6, 2012

Lake Ridge, Va. — The power is back on in Lake Ridge after just 1,900 customers lost their juice Friday afternoon.

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Rotarians Feed Children for Christmas

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December 22, 2011

Lake Ridge, VA – The Woodbridge Rotary Club hosted their Annual Christmas Dinner for the children of the Prince William County / Manassas Boys & Girls Clubs.

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