The Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearing at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street (U.S. 1).
This year’s proposed operating budget is $382,000 higher than the previous year’s budget, according to town documents.
Author: Potomac Local News
Where’s Virginia’s high-speed rail?
A prominent Virginia businessman says Virginia just doesn’t get the big picture when it comes to high-speed rail, and that’s he’s disappointed in Gov. Robert F. McDonnell for not doing more to bring faster trains to the state, reports the Washington Post.
Roads with route numbers above 600 may be out of luck
If the route numbers are above 600, they may not be widened for some time, reports My Piece of the Planet.
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Woodbridge, Va. — If you want to introduce your child to fishing or just get him or her outside for some fresh air where there’s beautiful scenery, the Leesylvania State Park kids fishing tourney provides the opportunity.
Every first Saturday of the summer months, families bring rods and reels to the marina in hopes of winning a trophy or ribbon for catching the biggest – or ugliest — fish.
Wilmington, Del. –– Cameron Selik was outstanding over nine innings and registered the first complete game of the 2011 season for the Potomac Nationals in a 5-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
The P-Nats belted out double-digit hits for the second straight night and have started a mini streak with their second straight win.
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Dumfries, Va. –– The Pirates of the Caribbean took to the big screen once again this year, but this weekend Pirates of Penzance will take the stage in Dumfries.
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On May 20, police were called to Eisenhower Circle just off Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) behind Aquinas Catholic School.
The homeowner told police someone broke into the house between 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and stole a telescope.
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Quantico, Va. –– First Lady Michelle Obama is coming to speak to the graduating class of Quantico Middle / High School tonight.
While covering an event held Monday at the historic home of George Mason, Gunston Hall, I took some time to check out the kitchen on the property.
I didn’t stay long, as it was over 90 degrees outside and the kitchen, which dates back to when the home was built, had a roaring fireplace inside.
There’s been a murder at the National Museum of the Marine Corps –– but that could mean some fun for you this weekend, and so could any of the other 50 events on the PotomacLocal.com Potomac Communities Calendar.
Tonight’s “Murder on Maui” will feature tours of the Marine Corps museum beginning at 4 p.m. followed by dinner and a night of mystery for $35. Reservations may be made to 703-649-2365.
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Occoquan, Va. –– One of the things to look for this weekend at the annual Occoquan Spring Craft Show are new vendors.
More than 270 vendors from points all across the U.S. are expected to descend on Occoquan this Saturday and Sunday, many of the newer ones will be artists and glass pottery makers.