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2,400 Area Children Need Christmas Gifts

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November 30, 2012

There is an increased need in our area this season to provide a bit of Christmas cheer for some needy children in Prince William County.

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New Transit Buses Arrive

Dozens of OmniRide busses are lined up ready to go out on the afternoon runs at PRTC in Woodbridge.

November 29, 2012

Bus commuters in Prince William County will now have new seats on 13 new buses.

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Panel Will Address Local Government Transparency

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November 27, 2012

After Prince William County has made moves to abandon its internal auditing department, questions have arisen about transparency in local government.

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‘Santa Cops’ Returns to Prince William Dec. 8

Sophia, 4, and Lillian, 2, took a minute from shopping in Occoquan to let Santa know what they would like for Christmas. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

November 27, 2012

Police and Santa will take some special children shopping and to breakfast this year.

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Crash Closes Portion of I-95 North

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November 26, 2012

A crash has closed a portion of Interstate 95 north at the Stafford / Prince William County line.

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Giant Food Wants Drive-Up Grocery Service

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November 21, 2012

If you’re already thinking about your Thanksgiving feast, Giant Food stores in Prince William County are thinking about new ways to get it to you.

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Paper Ballots to be Used in Prince William

A long line of voters in Woodbridge’s River Oaks precinct waited for four hours to cast their vote during the Nov. 6 General Election. (Submitted photo)

November 21, 2012

The Prince William County Electoral Board thought they had enough voting machines.

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School Questions Swamp Budget Session

Prince William County Budget Director Michelle Casiato held a public meeting about the county’s 2014 budget on Saturday at Woodbridge’s McCoart Building. (Photo: Al Alborn)

November 18, 2012

Topics also included the history, pros and cons, and future of the county’s current revenue sharing agreement with the School Board.

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Fans Flock for Final Twilight Movie

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November 17, 2012

The fifth and final film adaptation of the Twilight book series was released in midnight showings Thursday.

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Virginia Writers Club Welcomes Prince William Authors

Newly elected 2013-14 president of the Virginia Writers Club, Betsy Ashton (second from left, Blue Ridge Chapter), and current 2011-12 president, June Forte (center, Northern Virginia Chapter), welcome Write by the Rails as the statewide organization’s newly chartered Prince William Chapter. Representing Write by the Rails in Richmond on Nov. 3 are June Kilpatrick (Gainesville), Linda Johnston (Gainesville) and Terry Reardon (Woodbridge).
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November 13, 2012

Write by the Rails, a networking group of writers, has been officially chartered as the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club.

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Child ‘Future Delegates’ Invited to Info Session

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November 12, 2012

Delegate Richard Anderson said this one is for the children.

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Monies Would’ve Not Gone for New Voter Machines

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November 12, 2012

Officials failed to forecast the record turnout at polls on Tuesday.

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Closures for Veterans Day 2012

The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

November 12, 2012

Some government offices in the Potomac Communities will close Monday in observance of Veterans Day.

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800 Expected for Quantico Vets Day Service

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November 10, 2012

A special service honoring military veterans will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Sunday.

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E Book Downloads Up In Prince William

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November 2, 2012

Ahead of Superstorm Sandy on Monday came a influx of downloads of e Books from the Prince William County Library System.

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Utilities Promise All Power Restored by Thursday

Utility crews staged at Spotsylvania Mall in advance of anticipated power outages spawned by Superstorm Sandy. (Mary Davidson)

October 31, 2012

Power is coming back on for the thousands in our area that lost it following Superstorm Sandy.

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Halloween Still a Go for Area

A mask is a simple, but always effective last minute Halloween costume idea. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/For PotomacLocal.com)

October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween. It’s not canceled.

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Roads Closed in Prince William County

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October 30, 2012

Officials are telling people to stay indoors and keep of area roads so crews can clean up storm damage.

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Update: No Damage to Quantico Gym Roof

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October 30, 2012

Power is out in portions of Quantico Marine Corps Base, and a high school gym has been damaged.

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Sandy Leaves Power Outages, Closed Roads

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October 30, 2012

10 a.m.  Prince William County will close the Ferlazzo Shelter at 11 a.m. this morning. A total of 40 residents Keep Reading…

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