Stafford schools wish list up $40M
Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges laid out last night what he could do with a $40 million increase in funding from county supervisors, reports Fredericksburg.com.
Incidents at eatery get police attention
The owners of F.W. Sullivan’s Old Town Bar and Grille in downtown Fredericksburg will meet with city police officials this afternoon to discuss how to avoid future problems, reports Fredericksburg.com.
Orrock wants expansion of distracted-driver law
Eating a hamburger, fiddling with the iPod or putting on lipstick while driving could be illegal under a bill from Del. Bobby Orrock, Fredericksburg.com reports.
Divided Virginia Senate comes to halt
A game of political chicken between Senate Democrats and Republicans threatened to bring the Virginia General Assembly to a standstill Tuesday, foreshadowing future gridlock when the discussion shifts to funding roads and education, reports the Washington Examiner.
McDonnell approves new congressional map
Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday approved a new map of Virginia’s 11 congressional districts in the face of Democratic warnings that the new lines suppress minority votes, reports the Washington Examiner.
High school hockey: Woodbridge flourishing back on home ice
The Woodbridge Vikings know their toughest challenges await them in the postseason. To make a run at a second Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League title in three years, they must get through perennial contenders like Stone Bridge and up-and-comers like Briar Woods, The Washington Post reports.
McDonnell Announces “Governor’s Bowl” Food and Fund Drive
The “Governor’s Bowl” campaign will run from Memorial Day to Independence Day, helping to keep Virginia’s food banks stocked during the summer months, which are typically slower for food donations. Governor McDonnell will personally deliver awards to the winning chamber offices after the conclusion of the first “Governor’s Bowl.”
Upgrade coming for neglected part of Route 1
Negotiations will begin soon along Route 1 in north Woodbridge where the state will spend $144 millions to widen the highway to six lanes adding a median and a walkway, reports WTOP.
Loudoun considers bailing out of Dulles rail expansion
The first phase of the new Silver Line is well underway, but now there’s concern Phase 2 of the 23-mile Metro expansion to the airport may run into money troubles again, reports WTOP.
