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Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Kids Konnection /
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
Getting around made easier: Local bus service in Manassas area starting Aug. 26
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FROM OmnIRide 08/21/23 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Transportation /
OmniRide will be adding Saturday Service to its list of mobility services starting August 26, 2023. This Weekend Service, in addition to Local and Metro Express service, is ZERO FARE.
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Moped rider killed in 1:45 a.m. crash in Woodbridge Aug. 20
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FROM Prince William County Police Reports 08/20/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
The investigation revealed the operator of a 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was traveling southbound on Neabsco Mills Rd. approaching the stop bar with Smoke Ct. when it was rear-ended by a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The collision caused the operator of the moped to be thrown from the moped onto the windshield of the Malibu before rolling to the ground.
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Police investigate death of 17-year-old in Dale City area with gunshot wound to upper body
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/13/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The initial investigation revealed the victim arranged to meet other parties in the above area. At one point during the encounter, shots were fired, fatally striking the victim. Due to Virginia law, the identity of the deceased juvenile is not being disclosed. At this time, this incident does not appear to be random.
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Pedestrian struck by passenger train in Woodbridge area Aug. 12
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/13/23 / Health & Safety / Nonprofits / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On August 12, 2023 at 7:35PM, Prince William County Police investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the Featherstone Road railroad crossing in the area of Featherstone Road and Marseille Lane in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a pedestrian who was struck by a passenger train.
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Pedestrian struck by passenger train in Woodbridge area Aug. 12
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/13/23 / Health & Safety / Nonprofits / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On August 12, 2023 at 7:35PM, Prince William County Police investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the Featherstone Road railroad crossing in the area of Featherstone Road and Marseille Lane in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a pedestrian who was struck by a passenger train.
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PWC Crime Report Aug. 11: Two stabbed in middle of night in Woodbridge; police search for suspect
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/11/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On August 11, 2023 at 4:08AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Summerland Heights Apartments located in the 1800 block of Gableridge Turn in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate two stabbings.
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PWC Crime Report Aug. 11: Two stabbed in middle of night in Woodbridge; police search for suspect
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/11/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On August 11, 2023 at 4:08AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Summerland Heights Apartments located in the 1800 block of Gableridge Turn in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate two stabbings.
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It’s tick season - How to avoid Lyme’s disease and other tick illnesses
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau 08/10/23 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Virginia Farm Bureau's weekly newslettertells how to avoids ticks. While ticks can’t fly or jump, they can detect heat, breath and other signals from warm creatures. To find meals, they typically cling to the tops of grass blades or leaves with their back legs and hitch a ride on people’s apparel. Here are some tips from the EPA.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
