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At 3:55 p.m., fire and rescue crews went to the 5000 block of Reardon Lane in Dale City about a mile from Hylton High School, for a fire at a single-family home.

Crews arrived to find a house fully involved, with heavy smoke conditions billowing from the home.


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A Prince William County Tourism Advisory Board member resigned following the passage of a new four percent meals tax on food and beverage purchased at county bars, restaurants, food trucks, and anywhere food and drinks are prepared and sold.

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Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.


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A sedan ran off northbound Interstate 95, near the exit for Quantico, and into a wooded area. The car caught fire, trapping one person inside.

Crews worked to extinguish the blaze and found an unidentified occupant with a large head wound, according to initial reports.


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The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project will E-ZPass Express Lanes stretching nearly 23 miles from the Capital Beltway to Route 29 in Gainesville, rebuild major interchanges along the I-66 corridor, create thousands of commuter parking spaces, and expand trail options for cyclists and pedestrians.

The lanes are scheduled to open in December.


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(The Center Square) – A Virginia Senate committee controlled by Democrats voted to reject a proposal that would have suspended the commonwealth’s entire 26.2-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline for three months.

The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 12-3 to prevent Senate Bill 6001 from passing. Each of the committee’s Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Emmet Hanger, R-Augusta, voted against the bill. Three of the four Republicans voted to advance the legislation.


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On April 28 at 5:20 p.m.,  officers went to the Broadstone at River Oaks Apartments in the 3100 block of Chesapeake Drive near Dumfries to investigate a shooting in progress.

Officers found a 22-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Rescue crews took the woman to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.