🌱 County Fire Dept. Recognized + Home For Sale In Woodbridge

Hello there, Woodbridge. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Milder with decreasing clouds. High: 62 Low: 37.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Woodbridge today:

1. The Prince William County Department of Fire Rescue was one of several recipients of the 2022 Governor's Fire Service Awards announced by Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week. The county's department was recognized along with the Dumfires-Triangle Volunteer Fire Department and the Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department for its outstanding fire department response in relation to the January 2022 winter weather event. (Brunswick Times-Gazette)
2. For those who have ever dreamed of living in a colonial home, a new house for sale in Woodbridge fits the bill. The six-bedroom, five-bathroom home features a sunroom and deck, a two-story family room, and a gourmet kitchen for $775,000. (Woodbridge Patch)
3. A 27-year-old man named David Emanuel Andrews has been arrested and charged with one count of robbery in connection with a bank robbery that occurred earlier this month at a Truist Bank in Woodbridge. Police identified Andrews as a suspect using forensic evidence found at the scene and arrested him on Thursday. Andrews could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, and police officials executed a search warrant at his home to collect more evidence. (Woodbridge Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodbridge:

Tuesday, February 28

• Potomac Tech Help At Potomac Community Library (3:00 PM)
• Art Skills: Getting Started With Procreate At Apple Potomac Town Center (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 1

• Potomac Monthly Reading Challenge At Potomac Community Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job? Check out this roundup of open opportunities in and around the Woodbridge area, including open positions in retail sales, sales, customer service, and more. (Woodbridge Patch)
• Join Tunnel to Towers Prince William for the 5K Run & Walk! The event will be on Sunday, Apr. 30 starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium. You can register for the event here. (Prince William County Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you have a fireplace? Practice these safety tips on how to safely use a fireplace and dispose of ashes by the local county fire and rescue system to keep your home and family safe. (Prince William County Fire & Rescue System via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.