What To Know In Dale City On Friday, Sept. 3

Get on up, Dale City! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Dale City today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Dale City today:

1. Teen Charged With Carjacking 90-Year-Old Woman: Police (Woodbridge Patch)
2. Virginia COVID-19 Update | September 1, 2021 (WAVY.com)
3. Prince William County Public Schools: School Board To Conduct Hybrid Meeting September 1 (Press Release Desk)
4. COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Virginia state employees goes into effect (WAVY.com)

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Dale City Patch Notebook

• Prince William County Police Department: "Congratulations to Officer Cathcart for being selected as the Western District Officer of the Month. In June 2021, Officer Cathcart was driving her personal vehicle to work on Prince William Parkway and observed two vehicles sitting on the shoulder of an overpass. Officer Cathcart stopped, surveyed the situation, and quickly determined there was a person leaning over the edge of the overpass and in mental distress.
  Officer Cathcart requested assistance of additional police officers then engaged the person in conversation. Officer Cathcart continued speaking with the person until a Co-Responder Unit with a clinician arrived. She stayed involved until appropriate assistance was given at a nearby hospital. Officer Cathcart's actions saved a life that afternoon. She is an excellent example of exceptional service to our community." (Facebook)
• Prince William County Animal Shelter: "So many cats looking for their #foreverhome!Visit our Petfinder.com web page https://bit.ly/3gQv4AK to see all the cats we have available for adoption!" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Animal Shelter: "Another great transformation from Lucky Dog Grooming! Meet Princess! This sweet girl was turned into the shelter after her elderly mom made the hard decision to turn her in. She was no longer equip to care for her, but wanted her to find a nice family. This sweet 7y/o maltipoo is looking for a new home. She is not spayed and requires some dental work, but in the right home we are sure she will fall in love with her new family!" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Animal Shelter: "The animals below are STRAYS turned into the Shelter between 08/30/2021 - 09/01/2021. We post photos of stray animals brought to the Shelter a couple of times each week to help owners find their missing pets." (Facebook)

• Prince William County Police Department: "Indicators of Human Trafficking: Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. Here are some common indicators to help recognize human trafficking. It explains the difference between trafficking and smuggling, lists a dozen common indicators of trafficking, and provides information on how to report suspected trafficking." (Facebook)
• Prince William County Public Schools: "Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. " (Facebook)
• Prince William County Police Department: "NOISE ADVISORY: Scheduled training for Marine Corps Base Quantico #SoundsOfFreedom" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Police Department: "September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. For information on how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health, visit: https://afsp.org/what-to-do-when-someone-is-at-risk
  . American Foundation for Suicide Prevention" (Facebook)
• Visit Prince William, Virginia: "Looking for things to do this month? Experience Occoquan's Arts & Craft Festival, Maroon 5, Tank Farm Open House, Oktoberfest, Live Music, Chili Cook-Offs & more in Prince William, VA. Virginia is for Lovers #visitpwc" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism: " The Ranger Public Safety Cyclist Unit checking out the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk this morning after yesterday's storms. All is good and the Boardwalk is back open after yesterday's closure. Come on out and enjoy today's beautiful weather." (Facebook)

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— Liam Griffin

About me: I have called Northern Virginia my home for more than twenty years. I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from nearby George Mason University in 2020. I believe that reliable local journalism is integral to the success and health of our communities, and I'm glad to serve my community in this small way. In my free time, you can find me watching sports, going to the movies, or hanging out with my 100-pound lap dog, Duke. If you have tips, comments, questions, or concerns, please send me an email at liam.griffin@patch.com

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