County Leaders Discuss Taxes and Education in Committee of 100 Forum
Bristow Beat reports There were no winners in the Prince William County Committee of 100 Forum on the evening of Mar. 15, when political officials restated their stance on the issue of school funding.
Lot owners want progress
Fredericksburg.com reports Stafford County weighs transfer of development rights from a subdivision first planned in the Crow’s Nest area in the 1970s.
LORTON, Va. — Fairfax County Police are investigating reports of 10 cars being stolen while their owners left them running in their driveways in the Lorton area off Silverbook Road.
The vehicles range in value from a 2004 Toyota Corolla worth about $8,000 to a 2012 Acura TL valued at around $50,000.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed on two-year Player Development Contracts extensions (2013-14) with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Triple-A International League, the Harrisburg Senators of the Double-A Eastern League, the Potomac Nationals of the Single-A Carolina League and the Auburn Doubledays of the Short-season Single-A New York-Penn League.
Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President/Player Development Bob Boone and Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement.
We asked and you told us: What are some of the great things happening around the Potomac Communities this St. Patrick’s Day? Here you go:
St. Patrick’s Day at Mick’s Lounge
DJ Double D, co cover charge
2866 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, Va. 22554
540-659-5500
When the kids are home for spring break, Virginia State Parks offer an outstanding opportunity for the entire family to relax, reconnect and enjoy the great outdoors.
This year, every state park will provide special activities and programs during the time when most Virginia school districts are on spring break, the weeks before and after Easter, March 30 – April 15. Parks will offer special ranger-led educational programs, self-guided activities, and other programs reflecting the unique character of each park.
RICHMOND, Va. – On issues ranging from tax credits for private school tuition to a homeowner’s right to kill an intruder, several bills before the 2012 General Assembly resembled model laws proposed by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a politically conservative think tank funded by major corporations.
Liberal watchdog groups say that’s no coincidence: They say ALEC has curried favor with lawmakers in Virginia and other states to pass legislation that benefits corporate interests.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A smoke-filled dining room forced restaurant goers outside Thursday night.
Stafford fire and rescue units were called to Jimmy the Greek restaurant on Va. 610 in North Stafford about 6:30 p.m. after a fire ignited in an outside dumpster.
STAFFORD, Va. — A road that carries commuters and thousands of school children is about to get an improvement.
Stafford County transportation officials Thursday held a public meeting about improvements to Mountain View Road. Last night, officials showed plans for improving about a half-mile stretch of the two lane road between Rose Hill Farm Drive and Pickett Lane. It’s the second section of a two-phase project aimed at modernizing the road, a thoroughfare which carries students to Margaret Brent Elementary and Mountain View High schools.
