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Neighborhood news: Students, staff walk for housing
Occoquan Elementary School staff and students took part in a mini-walk sponsored by Good Shepherd Housing Foundation on Oct.
Superintendent of Schools Steven L. Walts has named 41 Prince William County schools as "Schools of Excellence" in the Division's annual school awards program.
Lake Ridge/Occoquan community events
Now through Friday, Poetic art Exhibition at the Lorton Workhouse, W-16, second floor, Poetic Art is a benefit for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, a nonprofit organization created in early 2005 to assist our wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan, and their families, while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval ...
New bus shelter to be dedicated in Lake Ridge
A long anticipated bus shelter will be dedicated in Lake Ridge on Thursday at 10 a.m., allowing handicapped riders and others better access to the local bus system.
Seniors Woodbridge: Learn how to cope with a turkeysa
Vicki Graham, director of Action in the Community Through Service Helpline, plans for a lively discussion titled "The Turkeys You Know and Have Learned to Love" on Nov.
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Neighborhood news: Christmas bazaars can be found throughout area
You don't have to look far to find a Christmas bazaar. There are several bazaars in the community this weekend.
Anderson gains 72 votes after election canvass
Republican Rich Anderson's victory in the House of Delegates' 51st District was underscored Wednesday after the Prince William County Electoral Board scrutinized Tuesday night's results.
Lake Ridge/Occoquan community events
Today, 7 p.m., Needles and Hooks crafts at the Chinn Park Regional Library. Adults are invited to come and have fun sharing the craft and meeting others who also enjoy needle work.
Webb stumps in Woodbridge for fellow Dems
If any tourists came to Woodbridge's famed Dixie Bones at lunchtime Friday, they got an unexpected side of politics with their barbecue.
Altering Price Tags, occurred on October 20, 2009, around 5:46 p.m. in the 14000 Foulger Square in Woodbridge.
Neighborhood news: Fall Festival comes to Tall Oaks on Saturday
Tall Oaks Community Center in Lake Ridge will be a busy place this weekend, as the "Fall Festival" is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Seven children honored for 9-1-1 calls
Seven boys and girls were honored recently by the Prince William County Office of Public Safety Communications during a Make the Right Call presentation.
Church prepares for annual a Christmas Bazaara
Bethel UMC's annual "Christmas Bazaar" will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7. There will be food and events.
Merchants hosting trick-or-treaters
The merchants of Potomac Festival and Festival at Old Bridge shopping centers will host free trick-or-treating on Saturday, rain or shine.
A recent report revealed Virginia has spent less of its federal stimulus money than any other state, allegedly hampering efforts to jumpstart the local economy.
Neighborhood news: Attend fashion show fundraiser
The Woodbridge Woman's Club will sponsor its 45th annual fashion show, "We've Come a Long Way," and luncheon at Westminster at Lake Ridge on Nov.
Kids honored for knowing when to dial 911
When Larry Hawkins of Dale City became unconscious and began to possibly have a seizure in April, his 12-year-old grandson, Troy Gilbert, knew what to do.
Neighborhood news: Help Friends of the Occoquan clean it up
Volunteers can help with the Occoquan River clean-up project, scheduled for Saturday.
Mudslinging starts in 51st District race
House of Delegates candidate Rich Anderson sent out a mailer Friday about Del. Paul F. Nichols being arrested in North Carolina in 2006, but the incumbent noted that the campaign material leaves out the fact that the charges were dismissed.