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County seeks comments on $53 million, 7-story parking tower

Published August 30, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated August 30, 2022 at 11:14AM

An artists rendering of a new Neabsco parking garage presented in 2019.

The Prince William County Department of Transportation will seek feedback from residents about a $53.3 million, seven-story parking garage in Woodbridge.

The county will hold a Design Public Hearing in the Prince William County Board Chambers at the McCoart Building at 2 p.m., Sept. 20, 2022, where they can learn more about the plan to build 1,400 spaces on a county-owned property that was once earmarked for the construction of Minor League Baseball stadium for the Potomac Nationals, at 2501 Opitz Boulevard, across from Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.

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Mr. Handyman Northern Virginia to donates labor, materials to Vietnam Vet in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published August 30, 2022 at 9:00AM | Updated August 31, 2022 at 9:01AM

Ron Beyer served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years, from 1965-1985.

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Protesters gather in Manassas to protest data center noise

By Potomac Local News

Published August 30, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated August 30, 2022 at 4:22PM

Updated 4:15 p.m. — Residents say they’re doing the heavy lifting and negotiating with data center firms to help protect their neighborhoods and quality of life.

They want the local Prince William County Government to step in and do more to protect residents as more data centers — the backbone of the internet — encroach on the surrounding areas outside Manassas and western Prince William County.

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Morning Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published August 30, 2022 at 7:00AM

Northern Virginia officials discuss affordable housing, transportation and education during a regional chamber forum — Housing was among the many topics touched on by top elected officials Thursday at the seventh annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit at George Mason University in Arlington. [Insidenova.com]

Surprise: Borrowers May Face Up to $1,100 in State Taxes on Forgiven Student Loans — Residents of New York, Virginia and eleven other states could end up with a surprise tax hit of hundreds of dollars next year on forgiven student loans. [Bloomberg]

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Driver collides with multiple cars, power pole in Ferry Farm

By Potomac Local News

Published August 29, 2022 at 9:11PM

[Photo: Stafford sheriff's office]

A suspected intoxicated driver faces multiple charges after a multi-car crash on Route 3.

On August 28th at 5:45 p.m., a Stafford County sheriff’s deputy went to a crash on Route 3 near Ferry Road, in the Ferry Farm section of Stafford County. The investigation revealed the driver of a green Ford Fusion passed through the red traffic signal at Blue and Gray Parkway at a high rate of speed and struck a red GMC Sierra, police said.

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3 shooting incidents investigated in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published August 29, 2022 at 4:05PM | Updated August 29, 2022 at 5:23PM

Police tell us:

Shooting Investigation – On August 28 at 4:10PM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that reportedly occurred in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that day. Officers were initially called to an area hospital where a 46-year-old man was being treated at the facility for non-life threatening gunshot wound. While investigating, officers were informed a second gunshot wound victim, a 22-year-old man, who was also being treated for non-life threatening injuries at an area hospital. The investigation revealed a group of individuals, including the victims, were in the above area when multiple rounds were fired from a vehicle towards the group, striking both victims. The light-colored sedan immediately fled the area. No additional injuries or property damage were reported. While checking the area, officers located shell casings in the roadway.

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Vega vows to secure U.S. border, combat socialism at Spotsylvania office opening

By Potomac Local News

Published August 29, 2022 at 11:00AM

Vega greets a campaign supporter

More than 200 poeple attended the opening of Yesli Vega’s campaign office in Spotsylvania County on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

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Occoquan uncovers meeting minutes dating back 90 years

By Potomac Local News

Published August 29, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated August 29, 2022 at 1:35PM

While they always haven’t had a town hall in Occoquan, they’ve held regular town business meetings for years.

Town Mayor Earnie Porta tells us the town staff uncovered meeting minutes dating back about 90 years to the early 1930s. Porta says some meetings were held inside shops and inside people’s homes.

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Morning Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published August 29, 2022 at 7:00AM

Manassas seeks further protection for Liberia House — As Manassas officials aim to add density in and around the Mathis Avenue corridor, the city is working to maintain the green space around one of its historic assets. [Insidenova.com]

Two key Virginia congressional races could impact control of U.S. House — Voters from across the country will determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives in November, and the outcome of two key Virginia races could affect the final result. [The Center Square]

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Traffic lights along Route 610 retimed to reduce congestion, emissions

By Potomac Local News

Published August 26, 2022 at 3:22PM

Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The traffic signals on Route 610 in North Stafford are talking to each other better now, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

VDOT recently completed a project to upgrade traffic signal communications and timing along the Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) corridor in North Stafford.