VDOT announced all lane closures and work zones were lifted for the weekend.
Until then, here’s what’s working in our area.
Author: Potomac Local News
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Fredericksburg officials celebrated the opening of Riverfront Park and the launch of Fredericksburg Main Street’s Otter-ly Amazing Fredericksburg Project on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
The park at 713 Sophia Street (encompassing the 500-700 blocks), across from the city’s parking garage, is a nearly four-acre property and the city’s first “smart park.” As its name suggests, it features Rappahannock River views and includes open space, event space, an interactive water feature, a meadow area, and a children’s play area. Parking is available and is free for the first three hours.
After losing five straight games, all by two runs or less, history looked like it may repeat itself on Saturday night in [Salisbury, Md.] when the FredNats were up two runs in the 9th, and the Shorebirds were threatening again.
With the FredNats up 5-3 and the bases loaded after three singles in the inning, with one out, Trendon Craig grounded a single right back up the middle to center field. One run scored, and Luis Valdez was barreling towards home plate to try and tie the game.
A firehouse primary will be held tomorrow, Saturday, May 21, to determine the Republican nominee who will run for Virginia’s 10th District Congressional seat.
Voters in Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park will be able to participate.
Lateefah Pruden Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Lateefah Pruden of Manassas Park, Virginia, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Pruden was initiated at George Mason University. Pruden is among 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
Here is the breakdown of some area COG counties:
Stafford County isn’t on the list.
The Stafford Education Foundation hosted the second annual “An Evening with the Stafford Stars” spring gala on Friday, May 13, 2022.
The event showcased fine and performing arts student talent from across Stafford County schools from Pre-K to 12th grade.
Temperatures will rise into the 90s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the first time since last Autumn.
Friday will be the first 90-degree day in the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Areas since last September, according to the National Weather Service.
Slipping schools: A 33-page report from the Department of Education details how state policy choices and priorities over the last decade have resulted in lower student achievement in reading and mathematics, wider achievement gaps, reduced transparency, and eroding parent confidence in the Commonwealth’s public schools. [Press release]
Route 28 bypass: Design work is underway on Prince William County’s $300 million Route 28 Bypass, while Fairfax County has begun construction on its major Route 28 widening. [Insidenova.com]
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A student brought a gun to school in Fredericksburg.
At 7:40 a.m., police went to Walker Grant Middle School, 1 Learning Lane, for a report of a 15-year-old student who had been previously suspended and a student who trespassed onto school property.