Lorton, Va. –– A 57-year-old woman is dead this morning after she was involved in a crash on Ox Road (Va. 123). Police said speed could be a factor in the crash, but they do not expect alcohol to be involved. More from the official press release:
-Fairfax County police
Woodbridge, Va. –– Brenda Higgins told a panel of officials she wouldn’t be shopping at Potomac Mills mall any time soon.
The idea of High Occupancy Toll lanes on Interstate 395 may not be entirely off the table.
Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean T. Connaughton supports such toll lanes, and was a major player in finalizing the deal to transform the HOV lanes on I-95 to HOT lanes.
Stafford County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011.
All staff and students should use caution when arriving at the school sites as parking lots and sidewalks may be slippery.
A look at today’s news and events around the Potomac Communities.
Woodbridge, Va. –– Officials will hold a commuter parking town hall tonight in to update residents on the shrinking commuter parking situation in Woodbridge.
Gas crews, county and fire officials at a press conference Wednesday said they were working to find a solution to the problem and trying to locate the source of the gas. The utility company turned off services to the affected homes and that no one had gotten sick.
Those who had been evacuated could be back in their homes by tonight if utility companies gave the all clear, but it wasn’t clear if their utilities would be restored. (more…)
The kitchen at Bungalow Alehouse in Woodbridge was cooking up food for members of the restaurant staff Tuesday night.
They, along with neighbors of the restaurant and lounge on Prince William Parkway, had been invited to opening night before the official opening night.
Virginia Railway Express will hold a public hearing tonight in Woodbridge about changes to its fare and bicycle polices.
The commuter railroad wants to reduce the Step-Up-Fare it charges those who opt to take Amtrak trains instead of VRE trains, from $10 to $5.
