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🌱 Patch AM: DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Faces New Federal Charges
Coming up: 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th on the Woodbridge Patch calendar
What's up Woodbridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Woodbridge man held as federal pipe bomb case intensifies
- How will Woodbridge’s new homeless center and fire station change services?
- Will you take the icy plunge for Special Olympics in Woodbridge?
Also on today's calendar: 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodbridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 58, low: 50.
- Saturday: Warm with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Faces New Federal Charges (patch.com) — Woodbridge residents are learning more about local graduate Brian Cole Jr., now facing new federal charges for allegedly placing pipe bombs near national party headquarters in Washington. Prosecutors say bomb-making materials were found at his Woodbridge home and that he later admitted traveling to D.C. to plant the devices, which did not detonate. A judge has ordered him held in jail while his federal case proceeds. 
2. Prince William County awards $21M contract for homeless navigation center (princewilliamtimes.com) — Prince William County has approved a $21.5 million contract to build its first homeless navigation center in Woodbridge at the former Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, slated for completion in 2027. Supervisors also funded a new fire and rescue station near Forest Park High School, expanding emergency response and shelter services that will directly impact Woodbridge and nearby neighborhoods.
3. Brave the cold for a cause at the 2026 Polar Plunge in Woodbridge (potomaclocal.com) — A major winter fundraiser is coming to Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, Feb. 14, with residents invited to plunge into the Potomac to support Special Olympics Virginia. Hosted with strong backing from Prince William County Police, the event features team fundraising, food trucks, live music, games, and a costume contest, plus options to donate or cheer from the shore.
4. Gophers land former Cal defensive end TJ Bush Jr. out of transfer portal (startribune.com) — A standout defensive end from Woodbridge’s Freedom High School, TJ Bush Jr., is heading to the University of Minnesota after a productive season at Cal and earlier success at Liberty. His journey from Woodbridge to Freshman All-America honors and now a Big Ten program highlights a local athlete making a national impact.
5. Maduro's viral tracksuit has ties to Maryland (thebanner.com) — A Woodbridge model unexpectedly found his stock photo outfit mirrored in a viral image of Venezuela’s captured former president, suddenly putting him and Maryland’s fashion scene in the global spotlight. He calls it just another shoot, but the attention has been intense and a bit overwhelming.
📸 Around Woodbridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge
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- Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
10:30 am - English Conversation
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
12:30 pm - Family Story Time
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
10:30 am - Preschool Skill Builders
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
2:00 pm - Trust and Estate Seminars
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
6:00 pm - Play and Learn
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
10:00 am - Rapid HIV Testing and Prevention
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
1:00 pm - Books on Tap @ Ghost Fleet
Potomac Community Library , 15200 Potomac Town Place, Unit 100 , Woodbridge
7:00 pm - 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th
18410 Chapel St , Triangle
10:00 am
Friday January 9
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Monday January 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mobile Library at Wellington at Lake Manassas
Mobile Library -
10:30 am - Preschool Music & Motion
Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
10:30 am - Music and Motion
Nokesville Library -
10:30 am - G.R.E.A.T. Math Minds Math Instruction (Loch Lomond) — Pink Space Theory
United States Postal Service , 3360 Post Office Rd , Woodbridge
4:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors I’m Conner, I moved to VA from California and love to provide services for other people.
I run a window cleaning company in CA and would love to bring it to the East coast. I also clean trash cans, cars, yard work, and can move furniture… (Nextdoor Winding Creek Estates) - Looking for a trustworthy auto body repair that will work with my insurance company, and also not take a long time.
Daughter had accident last fall, breaking a front light, bending fender and hood slightly. I know a great local mechanic, but he doesn't do body work. (Nextdoor Cannon Bluff)
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.
Ok Woodbridge! 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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