PRTC sent us a list of upcoming changes to its commuter and local bus systems starting July 5:
PRTC’s Service Change and fare increase will take place Tuesday, July 5. This Service Change includes the service reductions that were publicized earlier in the year during the FY 2017 budget public hearing process. New timetables are now available atwww.PRTCtransit.org. New schedule brochures will be available from operators upon request beginning Tuesday, June 28.
Submitted by Jennifer Loeffler:
Cookies & Cream, a vision of locals Robyn Candland and Cheryl Landry, opened its doors on Saturday and has already become a favorite spot for families in Prince William County. It’s a unique story to say the least – Robyn loves baking delicious cookies and as a New England native, Cheryl grew up enjoying Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream of Skowhegan, Maine.
An FBI agent headed south on Interstate 95 chased down a driver of a van that struck his vehicle, according to Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman MC Moncure.
The male driver of the van stopped at the American Legion Road overpass, and he and female occupant of the van bailed into the treeline. The FBI agent called for help and gave chase:
From Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller:
At 8:40 a.m., Wednesday, Virginia State Police responded to a crash in the southbound lanes of I-95 at Exit 158. The crash involved an SUV pulling a trailer. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. All lanes were reopened by 9:51 a.m. Crash remains under investigation.
The time has come to change the name of the Godwin Middle School voting precinct in Dale City.
When elections officials strip the Godwin name from the voting precinct, it will be the last trace of Mills E. Godwin in Prince William County Public Schools, the former Virginia Governor Dale City’s first middle school was named after.
Police arrested four people at the Horner Road commuter lot Friday, June 17, and charged them with possession of stolen property.
While it’s not related to these arrests, this is the same commuter lot where commuters have come home after work to find their cars on blocks.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used building materials, appliances, furniture and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Last year alone, Habitat ReStores raised more than $100 million for homebuilding while diverting more than 128,000 tons of reusable materials from landfills. With more than 920 stores in five countries, proceeds generated by Habitat ReStores are used to help build homes and communities locally and around the world.
Riding Virginia Railway Express into Washington, D.C. is an easy way to enjoy the fireworks on the National Mall.
We rode the Firecracker Express two years ago in and out of the city for the annual fireworks show.
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Manassas author Belinda Miller shares news about her award for her book series the Ragwort Chronicles.
The Ragwort Chronicles, Along the Way: Roscoe’s Journey, by Manassas resident Belinda Miller has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2016. Upon notification of the award, the author said, “I am humbled and honored to be considered amongst the most talented in the indie arena. Thank you.”
