Stafford County approves growth plan
Stafford County officials have approved a new plan that will govern growth in the county for the next 20 years that includes which areas will see the most growth, Fredericksburg.com reports.
Rare color photos of Depression released
The Library of Congress has released a series of rare color photos that depict what life was like in America in the late 1930s and early 1940s, reports Virginia Virtucon.
County exec gets a raise
Prince William’s County Executive gets a $4,000 raise to her $209,000 per year salary, reports Insidenova.com.
Kaine says gays should be allowed to adopt
In a reversal of position, Virginia Senate candidate Tim Kaine says gay should now be allowed to adopt, reports The Washington Post.
Postal service needs new vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service has a lot of aging vehicles, so what do they need to do to replace them? The Washington Business Journal reports.
Metro map distorts distances
Some people truly believe Washington’s Metro map gives them an accurate idea of how close or far destinations in the city are from each other. That map is greatly distorted, reports Greater Greater Washington.
Mary Washington tuition rates rising
Tuition rates are going up at Fredericksburg’s Mary Washington University, reports The Bullet.
New Mason coach meets with players, families
It’s been two weeks since George Mason University named its new basketball coach, and since then hes’ been busy shaping the future of the team, reports Connect2Mason.
Outer beltway plans back on table
Plans for an outer beltway in Prince William and Loudoun counties are once again being discussed, reports NBCWashington.com.
Resident wins big on Jeopardy
A Stafford County resident won big on Jeopardy, to the tune of $50,000, reports Stafford County Sun.
