‘Fairgrounds’ to operate near Nationals Park
The Washington Business Journal reports Landowner Akridge and Bullpen/Georgetown Events owner Bo Blair have opted to use the empty lot just north of Nationals Park for what they are calling “Fairgrounds” — a combination food, market and events space that will be open seven days a week from the beginning of baseball season through Oct. 1, JDLand reports.
Winchester baseball stadium plan draws opposition
WTOP.com reports Some Winchester residents don’t like the idea of building a stadium in a city park for a minor-league baseball team.
Va. transportation dept meets project goals
WTOP.com reports The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed all of its construction and maintenance project goals over the last quarter.
Prince William Education Association endorses ‘work to rule’ campaign protesting salary freezes
The Washington Post reports The Prince William Education Association has endorsed a “work to the rule” campaign protesting salary freezes that began this week. The action could affect after-school activities depending on how many teachers join.
Proposed Prince William budget draws backlash
The Washington Post reports Residential tax bills in Prince William County would go up by an average of $110 if a budget plan laid out by the county executive is adopted by the Board of County Supervisors.
Stafford among richest counties, list says
Staffordcountysun.com reports According to a recent article whose writer sourced Census Bureau data from 2010 — the most recent data available — Stafford County is among 15 chosen counties in the U.S. on the article’s list with the highest median household income.
Special prosecutor appointed to handle Culpeper shooting
WTOP.com reports The investigation of a fatal police shooting in Culpeper will have a special prosecutor.
NOVA Day!
NOVA Fortnightly reports NOVA Day was held at Alexandria campus Jan. 26 with a celebration of the Chinese New Year. Chinese and African food were served, and lessons in many different genres of dance were given.
