🌱 Patch AM: Woodbridge man faces decades in prison in D.C. pipe bomb case

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In today's newsletter:

• Woodbridge man faces decades in prison in D.C. pipe bomb case
• Woodbridge standout midfielder takes her talents to Big Ten soccer
• Woodbridge man faces serious federal charges tied to D.C. pipe bombs

Also on today's calendar: 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 39 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 32.
• Thursday: A snow shower; windy, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in D.C. pipe bomb case (columbian.com) — A Woodbridge man, Brian J. Cole Jr., has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he planted pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Cole, who allegedly told investigators he wanted to “speak up” for people claiming the 2020 election was stolen, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
   

2. Maryland Women's Soccer Welcomes Five Transfers (umterps.com) — A Woodbridge native, midfielder Aryanna Oliver, is transferring from Radford University to join the University of Maryland women’s soccer team after an award-winning freshman season. She’s one of five experienced transfers expected to strengthen Maryland’s 2026 roster, bringing all-conference honors and national youth experience to a Big Ten program close to home.
   

3. Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb case (hotsr.com) — A Woodbridge man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he planted pipe bombs outside national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. While the case centers on events in D.C., it closely involves a local resident and could carry decades of potential prison time if he’s convicted.
   

4. The Erol's Video Club Locations Many Maryland and Northern VA Kids Grew Up With (mocoshow.com) — Longtime residents may remember visiting the Erol’s Video Club store right in Woodbridge, once part of a massive regional video-rental chain. A new nostalgia piece looks back at how Erol’s shaped movie nights and early internet access across Maryland and Northern Virginia, listing Woodbridge among its many beloved locations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge

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Tuesday January 13

• School Board Regular Business Meeting
  School Board Regular Business Meeting , 9027 Center St , Manassas
  6:00 pm
• Books on Tap @ Ghost Fleet
  Potomac Community Library , 15200 Potomac Town Place, Unit 100 , Woodbridge
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Play and Learn Science with PBS Kids
  Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
  10:30 am
• PWC Tech Help
  Potomac Library -
  10:30 am
• Spanish Conversation
  Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
  1:00 pm
• African American Book Club
  Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
  6:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Stroller Strides
  Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
  10:15 am
• English Conversation
  Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
  12:30 pm

Monday January 19

• 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th
  18410 Chapel St , Triangle
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• English Conversation for Adults
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:00 am
• Play and Learn
  Potomac Community Room Potomac Library -
  10:00 am
• Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español
  Dumfries Library -
  10:30 am
• Family Story Time
  Lake Ridge Library -
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
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  They are already patrolling along my fence line. Is anyone have any advice?? (Nextdoor Winding Creek)

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