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Week in Review: Railway Commotion, Obama in Woodbridge and More

A roundup of the week's top stories in Prince William County.

President Obama Speaks at Campaign Event in Woodbridge

On Sept. 21, President Barack Obama campaigned in Woodbridge at a grassroots event held at the Potomac Nationals Pfitzner Stadium near the County Complex. 

Police: Remains Found on VRE Tracks Aren't Human

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The investigation halted rail travel through the area Wednesday and left thousands of commuters who rely on the VRE for a ride waiting.

Police: Human Remains Found Are That of a Man

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The human remains landscape workers found last week in Manassas are that of a man, Manassas City Police said Wednesday. Investigators declined to spectulate on how long the body had been there, decomposition, cause or manner of death.

Police: Woodbridge Man Shot in the Back in Lake Ridge

An 18-year-old Woodbridge man told police that he and three friends were walking near Woodfern Ct. and Antietam Rd. when a car full of male acquaintances reportedly pulled up next to them, and several shots were fired.


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