Charlie Schumate, who runs a private law practice in land use and real estate development, will replace Joe Howard who will retire Nov. 1.
“Charlie’s heavy dose of land-use experience made him stand out above all other applicants,” said Stafford County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman L. Mark Dudenhefer. “We are confident that his background in this area as well as his work with other local governments will enable him to hit the ground running when he comes to Stafford.” (more…)
Fairfax County is home to tens of thousands of acres of parkland, and officials are looking to improve them.
The Great Communities, Great Parks initiative was started in February 2007 as a way to guide park development between now and 2020.
By URIAH KISER
The recession may be officially over, but the homeless problem in Northern Virginia persists.
By URIAH KISER
Gayle and Danny Sanders since 1990 have managed the shelter on U.S. 1, between Optiz and Dale boulevards, known as the Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center.
By URIAH KISER
Quantico, Va. –– The Potomac River and Town of Quantico served as a backdrop Sunday for protesters who demanded the release Pfc. Bradley Manning.
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Dumfries, Va. –– Two volunteer rescue organizations in Dumfries have agreed to help each other.
The shooting victims from Saturday morning’s murder-suicide in Montclair have been identified as 42-year-old Robert Bates from Nokesville, and 38-year-old Jennifer Bates, according to the Associated Press.
The two were killed this morning after they stepped out of the SUV they were riding in, on Widewater Drive, had an argument and Robert Bates shot Jennifer Bates in the upper body, according to police.
Officials at the Franconia District Police Station in Fairfax want more neighborhood feedback.
They’re looking for more residents to become part of the station’s Community Advisory Committee, where they can share concerns about their community with police and increase communications between residents and the police department, said station spokesman Richard Henry.
Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission’s OmniRide and OmniLink buses will be participating this week as part of Virginia’s third annual Try Transit Week.
Between now and Sept. 24, if you pledge to use transit your name will be put into a drawing for a pair of tickets for use on Amtrak Virginia, which provides service from the state to the Northeast U.S, according to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. (more…)
The storm risk will be at its highest this afternoon into the evening hours as an area of low pressure moves across the region, according to the National Weather Service.
If storms do develop, they will be the latest round of severe summertime weather to batter the Washington area in recent weeks. (more…)
