Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Weather: Midweek Surprise
Northern Virginia's work-week weather forecast offers a midweek surprise, according to the National Weather Service and other forecasters.
Skip Wood, Patch Staff
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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Leesburg, VA|News|
Missing Teen Girl Sought In Loudoun County: Police
Police are looking for a missing girl not seen since early Saturday night near Leesburg, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Restaurant Inspections: Roaches, Expired Food
Some Northern Virginia restaurants recently earned high marks for cleanliness and others were cited for critical food violations.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Weather: Weekend Gradually Improves
Northern Virginia's weekend weather forecast is the ultimate split-screen dichotomy, with one day looking good and the other not so much.
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Leesburg, VA|News|
Runner Killed By Drunk Driver In Lovettsville: LCSO
A woman apparently on a run was killed Friday morning after being hit by a drunk driver in Lovettsville: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woman Charged In Fatal Woodbridge Crash: Police
A woman has been charged for her role in a fatal crash last month at the intersection of Opitz Boulevard and River Walk Way in Woodbridge.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Crash Kills Man In Manassas: Police
BREAKING: A 46-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Manassas, according to Manassas City Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Stafford PNC Bank Robber Busted In Prince William: Police
A Woodbridge man was arrested Thursday night after robbing a PNC bank branch inside a Giant grocery store in Stafford, according to police.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Sewage Waste Closes Famous Place: Manassas Restaurant Inspections
A famous place had to close because of sewage waste: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections in the Manassas area.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Beating Suspect Arrested In Triangle: Police
A man who beat a female passenger late last month in Triangle has been arrested, according to Prince William County Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Armed Sunoco Robbers Sought In Fredericksburg: Police
Authorities are looking for two men who robbed a Sunoco gas station at gunpoint Thursday night, according to Fredericksburg Police.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Jewelry Store Burglars Sought In Manassas: WATCH
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying two men who robbed the Jewelry Etcetera By Olga store early last month: MCPD.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Loudoun County: Information
Looking to get rid of your used-up and ready-to-discard Christmas tree but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Here are some tips.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Passed-Out Drunk Mom Leaves Kids Unattended In Woodbridge: Police
A drunk woman passed out while her three young children were left unsupervised with bottles of booze within reach was arrested: PWC Police.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Suspicious Man Confronting Young Women Sought In Manassas: Police
Authorities are looking for a man who confronted two young women in separate incidents and tried to lure them into his vehicle in Manassas.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Discarded Christmas Tree Pickup Dates In Fredericksburg
Just so you know, the city doesn't consider discarded Christmas trees as trash to be picked up on the usual schedule. Here's when to do so.
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Fairfax City|News|
Man Arrested After Assaulting Two Cops In Fairfax: Police
A man suspected of possible larceny was arrested Thursday after assaulting two officers in a Fairfax neighborhood, say Fairfax Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Armed Man Robs CVS Pharmacy Drive-Thru In Stafford: Police
Police are looking for an armed man who robbed a CVS drive-thru pharmacy in Stafford early Wednesday, according to the SCSO.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Prince William County
Dispose of the drying trees at several sites recommended by the county, and free wood-chip much is available.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Vape Shop Burglars Sought In Sterling: LCSO
Authorities are looking for three people who burglarized the Sterling Smoke & Vape shop early Wednesday, according to the LCSO.
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