🌱 Patch AM: How officers finally caught the runaway pig near Dale Boulevard

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In today's newsletter:

• How officers finally caught the runaway pig near Dale Boulevard
• Where to find one of Virginia's cheapest gas pumps in Dale City

Also on today's calendar: Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Sunday: A steady breeze with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Loose pig safely captured by Prince William County police after chase (fox5dc.com) — Prince William County police safely captured a loose pig near Trident Lane and Dale Boulevard in Dale City after it had been roaming the area with a dog. The dog was later struck and killed at another location, while the pig's capture, shared on social media, drew lighthearted reactions and lingering questions about where the animals came from.
   

• Cheapest gas stations in Virginia (insidenova.com) — Drivers in Dale City can currently find one of Virginia's cheapest gas prices at the BJ's on Noblewood Plaza, tied for third-lowest statewide at $3.89 per gallon. The statewide list, compiled from GasBuddy data, highlights several other bargain stations, but the Dale City location is the closest money-saver for local commuters.
   

📸 Around Dale City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series →
  1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Knights of Columbus Contact Free Shredding →
  12809 Valleywood Dr, Lake Ridge
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Health and Wellness Book Club
  Dale City Library -
  11:00 am
• Edition No. 001: The Heat Edit →
  5497 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City
  12:00 pm
• Sukkah Hop: Northern Virginia →
  Congregation Ner Shalom, 14010 Spriggs Rd, Dale City
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• WARRIOR AND HER TRUTH VETERANS WELLNESS EXPO VENDOR REGISTRATION →
  VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Family Story Time
  Dale City Library -
  10:30 am
Thursday October 1
• Hooked on Craft Kits
  Dale City Library -
• Question of the Month
  Dale City Library -
• Genealogy Toolkits
  Dale City Library -
Saturday October 10
• Fall Fest →
  Learning Paths Academy Cardinal, 14910 Feeder Ln, Dale City
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• All travel lanes are now open and remaining delays are dissipating after a crash on I-95 NB before VA-619.
  6:25AM on Sep 24: Crash on I-95 North before VA-619 blocks left lane, causing 3-mile delays beginning before Marine Corps Base Quantico (Exit 148). (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

• Dixie Bones Restaurant Market Report: September 21, 2026 – That Wall Photo Is Why the Catfish Gets Fried That Way (potomaclocal.com)
• Volunteer Opportunities from Keep Prince William Beautiful (princewilliamliving.com)
• Prince William County Week 5 high school football schdeule (princewilliamtimes.com)

Quantico

• Effingham Deputy Police Chief graduates from FBI National Academy (newschannel20.com)

Manassas

• Fatal Stabbing In Warrenton Leads To Charges For Manassas Man, Brother: Report (patch.com)

Ok Dale City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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