🌱 Dale City Library Drainage Issue + Manassas St. Paddy's Day Parade

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Dale City Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Windy with partial sunshine. High: 46 Low: 28.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy. High: 51 Low: 29.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 57 Low: 35.
• Friday: Mainly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Dale City:

1. The Dale City Library was closed from Feb. 22-24 due to drainage problems, which caused erosion and the buildup of mulch. Crews worked to fix the issue by cleaning out the drain box, removing the existing curb and sidewalk, and digging a drain ditch. The renovations cost $22,685, and the library reopened to the public fully on Feb. 24. (PotomacLocal.com)
2. Inisfail, Inc., an incorporated nonprofit organization, planned its 23rd annual Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade. The event took place over the weekend on Mar. 11 after being canceled for two years due to snow and the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrick Sullivan, the organizer, explained during a Feb. 27 Manassas City Council meeting that the parade has been a tradition for 25 years in the city. You can see photos from the event here. (PotomacLocal.com)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Dale City area. Available properties range from a 1,412-square-foot, three-bed, three-bath home for $339,900 to a $600,000 home with three beds, four baths, and 2,324 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Dale City Patch)

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Coming up in and around Dale City:

Tuesday, March 14

• Open Mic Comedy At The Electric Palm, Woodbridge (7:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 15

• Dennis Wayland At Farm Brew LIVE, Manassas (5:00 PM)
• Music Bingo At Doug's Deli & Tap Room, Manassas (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rosa Parks Elementary PTO is organizing its inaugural Spring Vendor Fair on Mar. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring various small businesses in the community. (Dale City Patch)
• Discover 10 exciting events and activities you can enjoy in Prince William County this March at the link! Attend a Mind-Body Educational Yoga Flow Workshop or a Northern Virginia Developmental History lecture at the Old Manassas Courthouse and much more. (NewsBreak Original)
• The Prince William County Police Department is warning the public to not click on deceptive video links in Facebook comments as it can lead to viruses. (Prince William County Police Department via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up. I'll see you around!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.