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Most-read Potomac Local News stories of the week: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

The band from Colgan High School in Prince William County [Photo: Prince William County School Coles District School Board Member Lisa Zargarpur]
I’ve always heard Labor Day described as summer’s last gasp. That assessment is hardly accurate.

Those of you that have lived around here know our growing season ends in early October, with the arrival of crisp mornings, warm days, and cool nights.

Even though the calendar says it’s over, there are still many more warm days to come. I hope you do something fun over the holiday weekend.

Here’s a snapshot of the most-read stories on Potomac Local News this week.

  1. Traffic lights along Route 610 retimed to reduce congestion, emissions
  2. Texas Roadhouse to open soon near Manassas
  3. 3 shooting incidents investigated in Prince William County
  4. Cafe Cinema drops Manassas Park movie theater deal; Library to open soon
  5. County seeks comments on $53 million, 7-story parking tower
  6. Manassas residents fuming over tax bills, Revenue Commissioner stonewalls press
  7. Vega vows to secure U.S. border, combat socialism at Spotsylvania office opening
  8. Protesters gather in Manassas to protest data center noise
  9. Mr. Handyman Northern Virginia to donates labor, materials to Vietnam Vet in Dale City
  10. 2 taken to hospital after officer-involved shooting in Dale City

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