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Author: Potomac Local News
The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved the transfer yesterday of the Fairfax County Parkway, Prince William Parkway and Franconia-Springfield Parkway to primary roads, making them eligible for new funding and maintenance priorities.
Va. legislators want changes in McDonnell’s budget proposal
The Washington Post reports After weeks of pitched battles over guns, abortion and voting rights, the Virginia General Assembly is about to fight over something else: money.
Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County residents may be paying more in property taxes in 2013, according to the rate proposed by Prince William County Executive Melissa Peacor.
Congressman Rob Wittman took a photo when his car’s odometer surpassed 300,000 miles.
Witmann told Washington’s Roll Call newspaper he pulled his 2005 Toyota Corolla over to the side of the road and took a photo when the odometer hit 299,000 miles.
Dumfries, Va. — There are several events taking place in and around the Potomac Communities to commemorate Black History Month this February.
African American cemetery discovered
The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has a report from an archeological investigation that of a nearby African American cemetery, recently located behind Dumfries Elementary School. The cemetery was not found until school officials explored the possibility of expanding the parking lot there, said Prince William and Manassas, Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Jennifer Buske.
Prince William County, Va. — Democratic leaders in congress have urged Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell to get on board and oppose a series of new transportation bills they say will hurt the commonwealth.
Representatives Gerry Connolly, Jim Moran, and Bobby Scott of Virginia penned a letter to McDonnell on Wednesday stating three bills advancing in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 3408, H.R. 3813, and H.R. 7, would all work to funnel away federal highway funds, funds for mass transit, as well as money to mitigate and improve air quality, according to the congressmen.
Officials there closed a portion of Va. 630 near U.S. 1 due to downed power lines in the area about 5 a.m. The road has since reopened, according to county officials.
Drivers were told to use nearby Hospital Center Boulevard as bypass.
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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.