🌱 Patch AM: How long Quartz District construction could snarl your Minnieville commute

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In today's newsletter:

• How long Quartz District construction could snarl your Minnieville commute
• How a late‑night Orchard Mills gathering ended with a teen’s arrest

Also on today's calendar: Santa is coming to the Woodbridge Xfinity - Saturday, 12/20 and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 52, low: 27.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 53 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New traffic signal rises along Minnieville Road as Quartz District project moves forward (potomaclocal.com) — Drivers along Minnieville Road in Dale City will soon feel the impact of Quartz District construction, starting with a new traffic signal near the Four Seasons community and expanding into a major intersection overhaul. Officials warn of more than a year of disruptive roadwork as the Courts District brings new housing, shopping, and Prince William County’s first Whole Foods to the area.
   

• Stabbing At Juvenile Gathering In Dale City Leads To Teen's Arrest (patch.com) — Police say a teen has been charged after a late‑night stabbing at a juvenile gathering at Orchard Mills Apartments in Dale City, where two 16‑year‑olds were injured but survived. Officers also recently handled separate firearm, robbery, and burglary cases in nearby Dumfries and Woodbridge, and are asking anyone with information to contact the Prince William County Police tip line.
   

📸 Around Dale City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Santa is coming to the Woodbridge Xfinity - Saturday, 12/20
  Xfinity Store by Comcast, 15101 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Santa Visits Dale City Library!
  Dale City Library , 4249 Dale Blvd , Dale City
  10:30 am
• Weekly Sound Baths
  Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center , 14300 Minnieville Rd , Dale City
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Zumbini: Dale City
  Dale City Library , 4249 Dale Blvd , Dale City
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Play and Learn
  Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
  10:00 am
• Ready for a Yeti Story Time
  Montclair Library - Montclair Community Room
  10:30 am
• FUN Time With Art!
  Dale City Library -
  10:30 am
• Cup of Cozy Mysteries @Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee
  Nokesville Library -
  11:00 am
• G.R.E.A.T. Math Minds Math Instruction (Neabsco) — Pink Space Theory
  United States Postal Service , 3360 Post Office Rd , Woodbridge
  4:00 pm
• Jingle & Mingle
  16400 Four Seasons Dr , Montclair
  5:00 pm
• Writing Fan Fiction
  Chinn Park Library -
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Gingerbread House Paper Bag Gift Wrap
  Dumfries Library -
• PWC Tech Help
  Potomac Library -
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

• Watch both new and classic movies at these local theaters (6amcity.com)

Triangle

• Dems call Tuesday primary for state House seat (princewilliamtimes.com)

Quantico

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-- The Patch AM Team

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