Community Corner

Hospital Thefts, Home Security Tips, New Starbucks (no surprise) and Olympic Speedskating Champ in Town

Top stories from our Patch sites in the Prince William County area, Fredericksburg and portions of Fairfax County.

Editor's Note: With community journalists in neighborhoods throughout the area from Fredericksburg to Fairfax County, here are some of our top headlines from the last 24 hours.

Police & Fire
Police: Teens Assault Man, One Boy Reportedly Holding a Gun (from Mount Vernon Patch)
Boating Under the Influence, Woman Groped and a Burglary (from Lorton Patch)
Crime Map: Man Stages Hit-and-Run, Security Guard Stabbed (from Woodbridge Patch)
Unlocked Doors, Windows Provide Openings for Burglars in Woodbridge (from Woodbridge Patch)
Hospital Thefts and More Mount Vernon Area Larcenies (from Mount Vernon Patch)

Business
Starbucks Coming Soon to Target at Springfield Mall (from Fairfax Station Patch)
Some Occoquan Businesses Extending Saturday Evening Hours in August (from Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch)
Frozen Yogurt Shop Coming to Hedges Run (from Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch)

Summer
Olympic Champion Coaches Speedskating Camp in Woodbridge (from Woodbridge Patch)

Week Ahead
Obamacare for Business, Fairfax Studio Housing, Mount Vernon Programs and "Just Stories" (from Mount Vernon Patch)
Parking in Clifton, Camping at Burke Lake Park and More! (from Fairfax Station Patch)
Band Camp, Fairfax Studio Housing, Balloon Sculpting and Outdoor Movies (from Centreville Patch)
The Week Ahead in Fredericksburg (from Fredericksburg Patch)
Workhouse Clay National Ceramic Exhibition, $15 Physical Screenings and Winnie the Pooh (from Lorton Patch)
Manassas Looking For City Manager, African-American Heritage Festival and Take-out Tuesdays (from Manassas Patch)
Mathis Avenue to Close, Take Out Tuesdays and African-American Heritage Festival (from Manassas Park Patch)

Government
Fredericksburg's New Courthouse Begins to Take Shape (from Fredericksburg Patch)


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