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May 19, 2009
Learn to prune azaleas, other blooming shrubs
The Environmental and Natural Resources Program of the Prince William Cooperative Extension will host a session on pruning azaleas and other spring blooming shrubs June 2 at 7 p.m.
Police investigate reported abduction
Prince William County police are investigating the reported abduction of a 17-year-old girl near Chinn Park Regional Library.
May 18, 2009
Miss Galaxy Virginia visits Godwin Middle
The girls in Godwin Middle School’s Sophisticated Ladies club listened attentively as Miss Virginia Galaxy, Sharon Brown, spoke to them Monday afternoon.
Gar-Field loses principal to cancer
Gar-Field High School Principal Brenda L. Aiken died of cancer Saturday, just two weeks after taking a medical leave of absence.
May 17, 2009
Cigarmaker stops by Woodbridge store
There are few quiet moments as Rocky Patel works a group of people. He chats with customers, pausing occasionally to enjoy one of his cigars.
Everyone a winner at Special Olympics meet in Woodbridge
Every one of the athletes got a ribbon and all left with bigger smiles on their faces — an indication that they had a great time.
May 15, 2009
Woodbridge/Dale City community events
» Today, 8 a.m.: Prince William County Supervisor Frank J. Principi, D-Woodbridge, the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association (WPCCA) and volunteers will clean up and landscape the area along the east side of U.S. 1 from the VRE construction site to the bridge.
Neighborhood news: Occoquan Bay fishing event takes place today
Today is the day for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's eighth annual fishing event for youth at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Bel Air students show off artistic side
Becoming a Bel Air Elementary School tradition, the fourth annual Bel Air Art Show attracted several hundred parents and children.
May 14, 2009
Seniors Woodbridge: Family events seem to occur on holidays
In my family things seem to happen on holidays. My mother was born on Memorial Day.
Gar-Field to host AIDS prevention soccer tourney
Gar-Field High School will host a “Lose The Shoes” charity soccer tournament May 30 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Chamber expo highlights healthy life
Educational workshops, wellness exhibits and a NetBlitz session were highlights of the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, conducted recently at Potomac Mills mall.
ACTS offers jobseekers professional clothes
As a former contributor to charities, the now unemployed Christopher Klein hopes to once again donate instead of being on the receiving end.
July 17, 2008
Bowman receives certification
Brent Bowman with The Engineering Groupe, Inc. of Woodbridge recently received certification as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state.
June 18, 2008
911 call led to arrests in Popeyes shooting
Nearly three months after Keith Jamar Truesdale was fatally shot at a Woodbridge Popeyes restaurant, a 911 call led police to three suspects in his murder, according to court testimony.
Former Forest Park athlete faces serious charges
Former Forest Park standout and University of Georgia pitcher Ryan Woolley pled not guilty to several charges on Monday stemming from an incident in which one of his summer-league teammates was seriously injured.
June 16, 2008
Man charged with stealing gas from Woodbridge station
Acquaintances of a 23-year-old Spotsylvania man were apparently getting a steal at the pumps.
Birthright moves to new home on Dale Boulevard
For some women, pregnancy is a time of joy and celebration. But for others, it’s a time of strain, financial worry and anxiety. And this is where Birthright, a non-government funded organization, comes in to play.
Widening of I-95 between Woodbridge, Springfield begins
It’s official — the six-mile widening of Interstate 95 between Woodbridge and Springfield has begun. The Virginia Department of Transportation is adding a fourth lane to both the north and southbound sides of this heavily-traveled route to relieve a chokepoint.
