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Hello Woodbridge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police say about the death investigation on Penbury Court
  • Police seek Woodbridge man after alleged phone-sale robbery in Dumfries
  • How a Nokesville power project could affect Prince William's energy future

Also on today's calendar: Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Blotter: Two Death Investigations Near Manassas and Woodbridge; Robbery Warrant Issued (potomaclocal.com) — Prince William County police are investigating a woman's death after she was found unconscious in a vehicle on Penbury Court in Woodbridge, with no early signs of foul play. The same report details a robbery warrant for a Woodbridge man tied to a Dumfries meeting and notes separate arrests and a missing-person search in nearby jurisdictions.
   

• Virginia Buyer Tried Returning A Defective Phone, Then Woodbridge Seller Attacked, Police Say (dailyvoice.com) — A Woodbridge man is wanted after police say he assaulted a buyer while reclaiming a defective phone during a meetup on Richmond Highway in Dumfries. The victim wasn't injured, but investigators have obtained a robbery warrant and are asking anyone who recognizes the 22-year-old Woodbridge resident or knows his whereabouts to contact Prince William County Police.
   

• Prince William County supervisors weigh Dominion Vint Hill substation expansion amid neighborhood opposition (dcnewsnow.com) — Prince William County supervisors, meeting in Woodbridge, are weighing Dominion Energy's proposed expansion of the Vint Hill electrical substation in Nokesville, which has nearby residents worried about size, noise, and safety. The board could approve, reject, or delay the special use permit, a decision that will shape how the growing county's power needs are met.
   

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    Pink flea collar, but no ID. He is male and very friendly. He followed me and my dogs home. He's safe, but I want to get him back to his people. If… (Nextdoor Dawson Landing)
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🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

  • Construction begins to turn former Lorton landfill into new public park (insidenova.com)

Dale City

  • Runaway pig rescued after Dale City chase, but companion dog killed in traffic (insidenova.com)
  • OmniRide marks 40 years with Woodbridge open house Wednesday (potomaclocal.com)

Dumfries

  • Candidate Profile: Helen Zurita For Manassas City Council (patch.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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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