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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.
Sidewalk near schools unveiled
After months of construction and years of gathering money for the project, a ribbon cutting was held in front of Woodbridge Senior High School for new sidewalks along Old Bridge Road.
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 ...
Exploring historic Occoquan: A thriving Virginia community of artisans
The town of historic Occoquan is a haven for those who love antiques, art galleries and craft shops.
How do you remake a 2,000-acre former prison site a ' once a model for rehabilitating criminals a ' into a model of adaptive reuse? Very, very carefully.
Brandishing a Firearm, occurred on November 8, 2009, around 4:45 p.m. in the 300 block of Poplar Alley in Occoquan.
Hylton JROTC honors a Missing Mana
The C.D. Hylton High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps wasted no time accepting the invitation to the "Missing Man" table ceremony.
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.
Hanley: Ghosts are out to lunch in Occoquan
On my way down to the town of Occoquan to bone up on my otherwordly knowledge, I drove by a glum looking teenager who reminded me of Winona Ryder in the 1980s ghostly comedy Beetlejuice.
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.
Neighborhood news: BB&T aiding a Tell a Gal P.A.L.a program
The BB&T bank is proud to partner with The Allstate Foundation and the "Tell a Gal P.A.L." program for victims of domestic abuse in need of professional clothing.
Funding will pay for flood warning siren in Occoquan
The money for a warning siren in Occoquan is tacked onto a Homeland Security appropriations bill, so the $25,000 project should come the town's way soon.
Warning system could come for Occoquan Dam
The Occuquan Reservoir Dam holds back eight billion gallons of drinking water and for years there's been no warning system for people if the dam breaks.
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.
Nichols: Opponent a might as well have just pulled down my pantsa
Del. Paul F. Nichols was in Occoquan on Monday to talk about small business issues, but he also addressed a controversial campaign mailer his opponent sent out Friday.
Neighborhood news: Help Friends of the Occoquan clean it up
Volunteers can help with the Occoquan River clean-up project, scheduled for Saturday.
Lane Ranger: School bus blocks view of traffic
There is a Prince William County school bus that sits in the right turn lane on Ridgefield at Delaney roads in Dale City, waiting to continue their morning pickup around 6:25 a.m. I'm not sure if he just gets there too early or it's between routes.
a Heroesa campaign in full swing
The sixth annual Prince William Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign is in full swing and is well on its way to meeting its $60,000 goal.
Lake Ridge/Occoquan community events
Friday, 6 to 7 p.m.: Family Zumba for ages 3 at older will be at the Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center.
Will Dumfries council take pay cut?
Dumfries Town Council's pay - how much should be cut, if any - is expected to be brought up Tuesday following a public hearing on a proposed tax hike.
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