Megan Dietrick, Author at Potomac Local News

Call to Action: Summer coaches needed basketball, volleyball

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:09AM

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Prince William

National Garbage Man Day to celebrate those keeping communities clean

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:07AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — June 17 is National Garbage Man Day, and communities across the nation are encouraged take a moment and show appreciation to their trash collectors.

Trash collectors and the men and women in the solid waste management industry are honored annually on June 17 for “Keeping You and the Environment Safe!”

Occoquan Spring Arts & Crafts Show to be revamped in 2020

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:06AM

Occoquan celebrates its 49th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Sept 29 - 30. After weeks of persistent rain, the warm sunny weekend weather brought one of the largest crowds, bringing more than 10,000 to browse among more than 250 vendors. Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta said this was one of the best shows in recent memory.

OCCOQUAN — Occoquan plans on revamping its Spring Arts & Crafts Show next year, creating a new one-day event celebrating the historic town’s natural beauty along the Occoquan River.

RiverFest 2020 will feature a full day of activities for all ages, including live entertainment, food, a juried artisans’ market, beverage garden, river activities, and more.

Traffic

OmniRide to VRE shuttles start today, in place as Metro bypass

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:51AM

ALEXANDRIA — As six Metrorail stations south of National Airport are now shut down this summer, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will be a convenient alternative for many commuters.

VRE offers service at two stations, Franconia-Springfield and Alexandria, that are a short walk from the closed Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town Metrorail stations. VRE trains run northbound in the morning and southbound in the evening with stops at Crystal City in Virginia, and L’Enfant and Union Station in Washington, D.C.

Business

Stafford businesses presented with awards

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:48AM

For 2019, the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) presented its Cornerstone Business Award to LifeCare Medical Transports and its Business of the Year award to SimVentions.

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Oldest bank in Virginia names new President and COO

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:47AM

Burke & Herbert Bank announced David P. Boyle will join the Bank as its new President & Chief Operating Officer, effective June 3.

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Novant Health UVA Health System appoints Chief Clinical Officer

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:46AM

MANASSAS – Novant Health UVA Health System has announced that Douglas J. Markert, MD, will serve as Chief Clinical Officer for its Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center.

Previously, Dr. Markert served as chief interventional radiologist for the University of Virginia Community Division in Manassas. In holding this position, Dr. Markert has nearly 20 years of experience performing minimally invasive image-guided surgical techniques to treat a wide range of vascular conditions.

News

Food bank uses grant to increase capacity

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:41AM

FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank (FRFB) received a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation which went toward a new refrigerated truck.

The truck will deliver fresh produce to individuals and families in Fredericksburg, the community of Locust Grove and in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.

Features

Sweet Julia Grace Foundation receives its largest donation yet

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:40AM | Updated May 28, 2019 at 10:17AM

BRISTOW — 2 Silos Brewing Company presented a check to The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation (SJGF) for $32,793.33 — the largest donation ever received by the foundation.

The amount raised was the result of the first 6 months of a unique partnership between the brewing company and the nonprofit where 100% of proceeds from the Raspberry Cream Ale and $1 of each cheese pizza was contributed.

Happy birthday, Rockwood Sports Bar

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:39AM

GAINESVILLE — On Saturday, June 1, Rockwood Sports Bar is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a BBQ Bash from noon to 11 p.m.

The event will take place at the Rockwood Sports Bar at 7505 Iron Bar Lane, Gainesville (20155).