🌱 Patch AM: 'Critically Missing' Man From Woodbridge Sought In Prince William County

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In today's newsletter:

• Police seek public's help finding critically missing Woodbridge man
• How a former Woodbridge standout powered Osbourn past Potomac Friday night.

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
• Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Critically Missing' Man From Woodbridge Sought In Prince William County (patch.com) — Woodbridge residents are being asked to help locate 57-year-old Ghulam Rasool, who was last seen Saturday morning driving away from George Frye Circle in Woodbridge before his car was found in nearby Dale City. Police say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety and believe he is now on foot. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince William County police.
   

• Summers rushes for 3 TDs as Osbourn tops Potomac (princewilliamtimes.com) — Potomac Senior's football team, which draws many Woodbridge-area students, fell 33-12 to Osbourn but showed flashes of promise under new coach Marquez Hall. The story highlights former Woodbridge transfer Tyree Summers' three-touchdown performance, key momentum-shifting plays, and what Hall believes must change as Potomac prepares to host Forest Park next Friday in a crucial district opener.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" →
  Online,
  11:30 am
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
• Oktoberfest 2026! →
  G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
  12:00 pm
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
• WB&A Springfield Toy Train Show →
  7011 Backlick Rd, Springfield
  9:00 am
• Dumfries Fall Festival →
  17749 Main St, Dumfries
  10:00 am
• Join the DMV Boat Owners Association Golden Hour Series Finale: The Afterglow →
  Belmont Bay Harbor Marina, 570 Harbor Side St, Woodbridge
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Rock the Dock: The DMV's Hottest Boat Sales Event →
  Prince William Marina, 12849 Gordon Blvd, Woodbridge
  10:00 am
• 3rd Annual Expo And Fall Festival →
  Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
  12:00 pm
• 3rd Annual Expo and Fall Festival →
  Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• 3rd Annual An Evening of Melanin Magic III: The Jazz Scholarship Experience →
  Old Hickory Golf Club LLC, 11921 Chanceford Dr, Woodbridge
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Fight The Flu →
  Free Flu Clinic, Sentara Farmer's Market, 2300 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, 22191
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors
  I want to tell you about a garage door job from this week that started small and turned into a conversation I didn't expect. Homeowner called about… (Nextdoor Lake Ridge)
• Good morning, neighbors!
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🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

• Construction begins to turn former Lorton landfill into new public park (ffxnow.com)
• Software Safety Developer/Analyst - CACI International, Inc. - Lorton, VA, US (dice.com)
• Morning Notes for September 18, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Dumfries

• News Links: Bhatt Murder Trial Stays on Oct. 5; Dumfries Hotel Operator Gets 11 Years (potomaclocal.com)

Ok Woodbridge! 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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