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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. PWC Community Event Nets School Supplies, Food Donations For Kids Returning To School (patch.com) — Families in Woodbridge turned out in force at Freedom High School for a back-to-school event that collected thousands of pounds of fresh produce and filled backpacks with supplies for local students. The gathering connected residents with 140 community partners offering resources like dental screenings, while helping address food insecurity and financial need among Prince William County children before classes resume on August 24.
2. Woman arrested, accused of firing gun at Woodbridge bar (dcnewsnow.com) — Police say an Ashburn woman has been charged after a July incident where a gun was fired outside El Establo on Richmond Highway in Woodbridge, though no one was hurt. Investigators reported finding a shell casing in the parking lot, and the woman now faces firearm-related charges after her arrest by Fairfax County officers.
3. Police Blotter: Firearm Arrest, Officer Assaults Reported (potomaclocal.com) — Recent police reports include an arrest tied to a July shooting outside El Establo on Richmond Highway in Woodbridge and an attempted residential burglary on Darbydale Avenue. The blotter also details officer assaults in Bristow and Dumfries, plus several DUI, shoplifting, and public intoxication cases in Stafford County that may affect regional safety and traffic for local residents.
4. Sharing their shared experience: Northern Virginia businessmen espouse the impact of being a kidney donor (insidenova.com) — A Woodbridge resident, Mike Garcia, is spotlighted for donating a kidney that helped a fellow Manassas native move up the transplant list, inspiring others to consider living donation. Their story, along with that of the eventual recipient, highlights the emotional, financial, and physical realities of kidney donation and recovery, and encourages residents to learn more through the National Kidney Registry.
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