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🌱 Patch AM: Police search Dale City area after missing man’s car is found
Also, don't miss FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" on the Dale City Patch calendar

Morning Dale City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police search Dale City area after missing man's car is found
Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man 'Critically Missing' In Prince William County, State Police Say (patch.com) — A critically missing 57-year-old Woodbridge man's vehicle was found near Mapledale Avenue and Miles Court in Dale City on Saturday, and police believe he is now on foot. Virginia State Police say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his safety and are asking anyone with information to call Prince William County Police's 24/7 dispatch line.
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📸 Around Dale City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City
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★ Featured events ★
- FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" →
Online,
11:30 am - Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series →
1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
5:00 pm - Knights of Columbus Contact Free Shredding →
12809 Valleywood Dr, Lake Ridge
10:00 am - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Library Card DIY
Dale City Library -
11:00 am - Fall Card Making Workshop
Dale City Library -
3:00 pm - Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español
Dale City Library -
10:00 am - Edition No. 001: The Heat Edit →
5497 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City - Health and Wellness Book Club
Dale City Library -
11:00 am - Sukkah Hop: Northern Virginia →
Congregation Ner Shalom, 14010 Spriggs Rd, Dale City
5:00 pm - WARRIOR AND HER TRUTH VETERANS WELLNESS EXPO VENDOR REGISTRATION →
14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City - Fall Fest →
Learning Paths Academy Cardinal, 14910 Feeder Ln, Dale City
10:00 am
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 10
📣 Dale City Shout Outs!
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🗞 Nearby News
Dumfries
- News Links: Bhatt Murder Trial Stays on Oct. 5; Dumfries Hotel Operator Gets 11 Years (potomaclocal.com)
- Dumfries hotel operator sentenced for profiting from commercial sex, drug ring (princewilliamtimes.com)
- Early Voting For 2026 Election Begins: What's On The Prince William County Ballot (patch.com)
Woodbridge
- 5 things to know about the high school football season so far (princewilliamtimes.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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