Around the Region: Crime, School and Foreclosure News

Review the top stories from the county-area this week, in case you missed it. 

Manassas Park: City Center Sold as Foreclosure after Owner Defaults
The mixed-use development near Osbourn Park High School was once promised to be a vibrant city center for Manassas Park residents. Alliance Bank is one of the only retail businesses in the storefront of the center.

Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch: Lattin Resigns from School Board to Spend More Time With Family

Occoquan School Board representative Grant Lattin suddenly resigned from the school board Wednesday night because he wanted to be a family man. One commenter asked why Lattin didn't make a decision before he was re-elected but another said he was the voice of reason on the board. To check out the conversation, read the article. 

Manassas Patch: Rash of Larcenies Reported

Nearly $2,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from vehicles in Manassas this week.  

Woodbridge Patch: Cheescake Factory, Bobby's Burger Palace Coming to Potomac Mills

The popular outlet mall announced that a few standalone restaurants would be joining the mall grounds this fall. People chimed in to talk about the possibilities for the future of Woodbridge's economic development in light of this announcement.