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🌱 Patch AM: 2 NoVA Men Arrested As 7 Car Rallies Raided In MD
Be sure to catch 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th on the Woodbridge Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Woodbridge man charged after multi-county raids on Maryland car rallies
- Why is Freedom High’s football program rethinking its entire 2026 season?
- How a Woodbridge resident became central to the Jan. 6 bomb case
Also on today's calendar: 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Woodbridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodbridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 62 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 NoVA Men Arrested As 7 Car Rallies Raided In MD (patch.com) — Law enforcement in Maryland shut down seven illegal car rallies last week, leading to weapons charges against several people, including a 23-year-old man from Woodbridge. The multi-county crackdown, coordinated by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, targeted large driving exhibitions in multiple parking lots and industrial areas and underscores regional concerns about dangerous car meetups affecting Northern Virginia residents. 
• Paul Ronga steps down as Freedom-Woodbridge's head football coach (insidenova.com) — Freedom High School in Woodbridge is searching for a new head football coach after Paul Ronga stepped down following two challenging, winless seasons with a very young roster. School leaders hope to hire a replacement by the end of January and are even considering an independent 2026 schedule to keep the Eagles’ struggling program competitive and viable.
• BREAKING: Jan. 5/6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Federally Indicted (headlineusa.com) — A Woodbridge man has been federally indicted in connection with pipe bombs found near national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., resolving a dispute over his pretrial detention. Investigators say they recovered bomb-making materials from his Woodbridge home, while his attorneys argue the devices were nonfunctional and highlight his disabilities. The case ties into long-running controversies surrounding the Jan. 6 investigation.
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- Preschool Music & Motion
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10:30 am - English Conversation
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12:30 pm - Family Story Time
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10:30 am - Preschool Skill Builders
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2:00 pm - Trust and Estate Seminars
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6:00 pm - Play and Learn
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10:00 am - Rapid HIV Testing and Prevention
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1:00 pm - 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th
18410 Chapel St , Triangle
10:00 am
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Monday January 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Play Time Extravaganza
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:30 am - Stitching Bee
Nokesville Library -
11:00 am - Spanish Conversation
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
1:00 pm - Potomac Miniature Painting
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
5:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Styles And Smiles —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
- Good evening I found this sweet little dog, I think he's a poodle.
He has a harness and a little gold chain. If he is yours or if he looks familiar please send a message. I'll keep him for a few days until someone… (Nextdoor River Oaks) - Someone I admire very much, is back in as a star in at least my life.
That is Dr mesfin, at Davis Ford animal clinic. A friend of mine had his cat spayed at another clinic. The clinic damaged the cat's throat,… (Nextdoor Winding Creek)
- Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Woodbridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Father, Son From Prince William Win $1.6M On Game Show (patch.com)
- Top-ranked Westfield hands Patriot first loss (insidenova.com)
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- Why Dumfries Needs an Economic Development Authority Now (potomaclocal.com)
- Holiday basketball tournament at Wakefield showcased local talent for 23rd year (arlnow.com)
- My Kind of Town: Kirkcudbright (BBC Two, Sunday, 11 Jan 2026) MEMORABLE TV (memorabletv.com)
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