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🌱 Patch AM: How a nearby townhouse fire turned tragic for a local family
Happening soon: Christ mas Toy Giveaway on the Dale City Patch calendar
Good morning to you Dale City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a nearby townhouse fire turned tragic for a local family
Also on today's calendar: Christ mas Toy Giveaway.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 64, low: 27.
- Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UPDATED: Two women die after rescue from burning Manassas-area townhouse (insidenova.com) — Two women have died after being rescued from a devastating townhouse fire in the Bull Run area near Manassas, a tragedy affecting a Prince William County family not far from Dale City. Fire officials say the blaze was accidental, and relatives escaped with only the clothes they were wearing, prompting a fundraising effort to help them rebuild their lives. 
📸 Around Dale City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City
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★ Featured events ★
- Christ mas Toy Giveaway
7929 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
10:00 am - Santa is coming to the Woodbridge Xfinity - Saturday, 12/20
Xfinity Store by Comcast, 15101 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge
12:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Zumbini: Dale City
Dale City Library , 4249 Dale Blvd , Dale City
10:30 am
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Crafternoon
Dumfries Library -
11:00 am - Preschool Story Time
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
2:00 pm - Holiday Walk of Lights | FREE EVENT
Neabsco Regional Park , 15125 Blackburn Rd , Woodbridge
5:00 pm - Writing Hour
Independent Hill Library -
6:30 pm - Gingerbread House Paper Bag Gift Wrap
Dumfries Library - - Bull Run Ukulele Players
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
1:00 pm - Christmas Party/Program
WeSERVE CDC , 17948 Fraley Blvd , Dumfries
7:30 pm - Quilt with the Stone House Quilt Guild - Back to Basics
Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
10:30 am - Family Story Time
Bull Run Library - Tween Area
10:30 am - Crochet Away! Back by Popular Demand!
Manassas City Library - Manassas City Study Room B
11:00 am - Holiday Arts & Crafts Market - Last Minute Shopping
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center , 15201 Potomac Town Pl , Woodbridge
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗞 Nearby News
Dumfries
- Abduction and Sex Trafficking Arrest in Woodbridge (potomaclocal.com)
Manassas
- 2 Dead After House Fire In Manassas, Fundraiser For Family Says (patch.com)
- Prince William Family Medicine Location Return To Independent Ownership (patch.com)
- Counseling And Forensic Services A 'Strong And Reliable' Community Resource: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)
Ok Dale City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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