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Author: Potomac Local News
No more country for old buffets
Buffets Inc. said Wednesday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close 81 restaurants nationwide. It operates under a variety of names, including Old Country Buffet. Washington-area locations include Fairfax County, Alexandria, Waldorf, Gaithersburg and Laurel, reports the Washington Business Journal.
Job watch: U.S. Army is hiring
The U.S. Army is hiring analysts to handle procurement management, policy and oversight, according to a post on USAJobs, Executive Gov reported, reports the Washington Business Journal.
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By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries, Va. — Over the next eight months, Dumfries aims to revitalize the town’s older commercial neighborhoods, connect more visitors with its waterfront, and attract new businesses.
On Wednesday, police made an arrest in the case.
The victim was raped by an acquaintance in the suspect’s home in the 13200 block of Treetop Court in Woodbridge, near Hamill Mill Park.
Lake Ridge, Va. — Occoquan residents and the town’s mayor have reacted to Prince William officials’ decision to allow construction of an office building just outside the town limits.
PotomacLocal.com in partnership with NewsiT is putting the power of reporting in your hands, and we want to know more about the commuter lots you use each morning.
With the help of citizen reporters like yourself, we want to know what commuter lots fill up quickly each morning, and what lots still have available parking late into the morning. What are the best times to find commuter parking, which lots are served by mass transit, and lots that have attracted Slugs?
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North Stafford, Va. — The race for a fitter, leaner Potomac Communities kicked off Saturday with North Stafford Rotary Club’s Fitness Challenge 2012.
About 200 contestants came to North Stafford High School to be weighed in and to have their percentage for body fat measured, all competing for the chance to win $1,000, a trip to the Bahamas, as well as other prizes.
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Burger King delivers
The Washington Post reports, for some, the Burger King news essentially signaled the end of America as a global power.
Virginia GOP wants party registration
Virginia Republicans dropped their plans to have voters sign loyalty oaths before they are allowed to cast ballots in the March 6 primary, but now the party wants to overturn a century-old practice and start requiring voters to register by political party, reports the Washington Examiner.
By Amir Vera
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. — Legislators from the Potomac Communities in Prince William and Stafford counties will play key roles in determining how the General Assembly crafts a state budget and addresses transportation and other issues during its 2012 session.