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November 17, 2008

Database of Virginia lobbying activity goes online

Lobbyists’ activities and spending in Virginia are now available online in a database based on annual disclosure documents.

Woodbridge woman killed, man injured in blaze
Woodbridge woman killed, man injured in blaze

A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in an early morning townhouse fire in Woodbridge, police said.

Immigration agency rejects Fairfax application

Sheriff Stan Barry says his application to enroll 12 deputies was rejected last month by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Tech shooting documents posted online

Thousands of documents that tell the story of the Virginia Tech massacre are now easily available to the public thanks to a handful of students.

Metro considers selling SmarTrip cards at CVS

Metro’s plastic, reusable farecards soon might be available at local pharmacies.

Chapter 11
Chapter 11

Where will we spend our gift card credit?


November 16, 2008

Family forever
Family forever

Since 2004, “30 children from the Prince William area have had their adoptions finalized,” said the Honorable William A. Becker, judge for the 31st Judicial Juvenile and Domestic and Domestic Relations District Court.

Board to address budget problems

Between January and December of 2007, the Prince William Human Rights Commission received 583 inquiries about discrimination and filed 58 charges, according to paperwork due for presentation to supervisors Tuesday.

Lane closures Nov. 17-21

I-95 widening project lane closures for Nov. 17-21I-95 widening project lane closures for Nov. 17-21

State sets new snow, ice removal plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation will use a new technique this winter to clear snow and ice covered streets.

Reader: Parking lot ripe for an accident

The commuter lot at U.S. 1 and Va. 234 is simply unsafe!

Potomac
Potomac

Input into the Potomac River.


November 15, 2008

Business alliance show support for Fort Belvoir
Business alliance show support for Fort Belvoir

Hundreds braved Saturday's sometimes inclement weather to show their appreciation for the nation's service members and their families and to pay special tribute to Fort Belvoir during an Army Community Covenant Signing Ceremony at Northern Virginia Community College's Woodbridge campus

Kids collect food for needy
Kids collect food for needy

It's Operation Turkey time of year, and Prince William County schools are among the many groups with a mission to collect food for the needy.<

Occoquan plans for future growth

Development and growth were far and away the top concerns to Occoquan District survey participants, according to initial results released at a Saturday charrette at Lake Ridge Middle School.<

Manassas thinks green
Manassas thinks green

Considering its Civil War history, Manassas might ordinarily be thought of in terms of the colors blue and gray.<

County auto decal deadline has passed

Prince William County would like to remind citizens that the deadline for vehicles to display a 2009 Prince William County decal was Saturday.

The political pop quiz

So much news, so little time. Are you keeping up with the latest from Washington?

Responding to you: Learning to be prepared

The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue is a staunch believer in being prepared for any and all situations should an emergency arise.

County roundup

On Dec. 6,  a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will examine all aspects of the Prince William County Office of Public Safety Communications' policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.

Region under tornado watch
Region under tornado watch

Stay close to the radio or TV. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the entire D.C. region until 7 p.m. Saturday.

Reward offered in dog’s death
Reward offered in dog’s death

The sight of her dog's water bowl is so upsetting to Cynthia Liberta that she can't even go down to her basement.

Fire scorches Woodbridge home
Fire scorches Woodbridge home

A grease fire caused an estimated $100,000 worth of damage to a Woodbridge home Friday evening.

Woodbridge leaders look for ‘Main Street’ feel

Providing a scenic gateway into Prince William County with improved intersections and a "Main Street" feel was on the tip of nearly everyone's tongue at the North Woodbridge Charrette this week.

Lawyer gets 11 years in fraud case
Lawyer gets 11 years in fraud case

A former Woodbridge lawyer was sentenced Friday to 11 years in federal prison for defrauding his clients of close to $4 million.

Houses
Houses

Houses for rent in Prince William County.


November 14, 2008

Airport security seizes collagen from traveler

CBP officers discovered 59 hypodermic needles and a jar containing approximately 10 fluid ounces of collagen.

Weekend tempatures should reach 60s

Highs should be in the mid 60s.

Police search for fourth suspect in hate crime
Police search for fourth suspect in hate crime

More than 100 cars in several Manassas area neighborhoods were painted with racial slurs and other hate messages early Thursday morning, Prince William County police said.

Woodbridge students rally for injured classmate
Woodbridge students rally for injured classmate

Students at Woodbridge High School held a prayer vigil this morning for a 17-year-old senior who has suffered life-threatening injuries.

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