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🌱 Patch AM: Why a major Dale City gang case ended in dropped charges

Also, don't miss Winter Block Party on the Dale City Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Dale City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a major Dale City gang case ended in dropped charges

Also on today's calendar: SkeinWreck: Crochet Class with Cecily: Winter Mug Cozy Workshop: Dale City and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Dale Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Dale Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These were InsideNoVa's most-read stories of 2025 (insidenova.com) — One of 2025’s most-read stories was a high-profile federal gang arrest involving a Dale City resident, with charges later dropped and deportation planned instead. The roundup also highlights other big regional moments, from job losses and school board decisions to a new Publix planned for mid–Prince William County.
   

📸 Around Dale City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday January 3
  • Winter Block Party
    McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
    1:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Dale City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 2
  • Bull Run Ukulele Players
    Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Winter Wonder Wanders
    Independent Hill Library -
    10:25 am
  • Build a Winter Friend
    Independent Hill Library -
    10:30 am
  • Reading to Dogs
    Nokesville Library -
    10:30 am
  • In-Person Free coding Workshop for Kids at Woodbridge, VA (7-14)
    Comfort Suites Near Potomac Mills , 14525 Gideon Dr , Woodbridge
    11:00 am
  • Puzzling with a Purpose
    Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
    12:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

  • VRE board backs funding agreement for Woodbridge station platform extension (potomaclocal.com)
  • Rothermel finishes fourth at Powerade Tournament (centredaily.com)
  • The Stories You Read Most: Potomac Local's Top 5 Articles of 2025 (potomaclocal.com)

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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