Manassas, VA|News|
Man Strangles Family Member, Assaults Cop In Bristow: Police
A man was arrested after strangling a family member and then assaulting a cop at a home in Bristow, say Prince William County Police.
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Skip Wood, Patch Staff
- Fairfax City, VA
Career journalist, including 13 years with USA Today after nine years with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. skipwood@patch.com
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Dollar General Burglar Sought In Woodbridge: Police
Authorities are looking for an unknown man who burglarized a Dollar General store in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
In Memoriam: Thomas E. Foley, Jr.
Thomas E. Foley, Jr. died surrounded by his family in West Michigan on March 14, 2019, following a long period of debility.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Man Arrested After Shooting Gun At Vehicles In Manassas: Police
A man was arrested after shooting and damaging several vehicles with a BB gun in a Manassas neighborhood, according to Manassas City Police.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Neighborhood Watch Meeting April 8 In Woodbridge
If you're looking for a way to become more involved in your neighborhood's safety efforts, here's a good way in Prince William County.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
McGruff Safety Camp Registration April 15 In Loudoun County
Dates for the widely popular McGruff Safety Camp have been announced for two elementary schools in Loudoun County.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Special Easter Events This Month At Potomac Mills In Woodbridge
Several photo-centric Easter Bunny events are this month at the Potomac Mills shopping complex, including one for special-needs kids.
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Fairfax City|News|
Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: 12 Violations At One Place
One place had 12 violations: Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 23 Violations At One Place
One place had 23 violations, and another had 19: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections for the Fredericksburg area.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Weather: Temperature Dip Won't Last Long
Northern Virginia's work-week weather forecast features a gradual upswing for temperatures and only a slight chance of rain until later.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
13-Year-Old Girl Strangles Classmate In Dumfries: Police
A 13-year-old girl was arrested after assaulting two classmates—strangling one of them—at a middle school in Dumfries, say PWC Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Man Sought In Wife's Death In Fredericksburg Found Dead: Police
A "person of interest" in his wife's death was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday following a police chase, say police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Weather: Topsy-Turvy Weekend On Tap
Weird is the word for Northern Virginia weekend's weather outlook, according to the National Weather Service and other area forecasters.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Police Seeking Witnesses To Truck-Bicycle Crash In Stafford
Police are looking for anyone who saw a truck hit a bicyclist Thursday afternoon in Stafford, says the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Teens Rob Macy's At Knife-Point In Manassas: Police
Authorities are looking for three boys who threatened an employee at knife-point after stealing clothing from a Macy's in Manassas: Police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Infants Left Alone Inside Vehicle In Ashburn: LCSO
A woman was arrested after leaving two infants in a vehicle for more than an hour in Ashburn while she was in a nearby business: LCSO.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Cell Phone Thieves Arrested In Stafford: Police
Police have arrested two people in connection with a string a cell phone thefts from businesses throughout the area, according to the SCSO.
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Fairfax City|News|
Easter Bunny Arrives At Fair Oaks Mall In Fairfax
If you're looking for a place to take the kids to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny, you might want to check out Fair Oaks Mall.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 11 Violations At One Place
One place had 11 violations; others had zero: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections in the Woodbridge area.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 14 Violations At One Place
One eatery had 14 violations: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections in the Manassas area.
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