Scott Lingamfelter was first elected Virginia’s 31st House District seat in 2002. This year, the Republican is defending that seat from Democrat Sara Townsend.
The district encompasses portions of Prince William and Fauquier Counties.
Author: Potomac Local News
Maya Angelou once said “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
No, this is not 2003 and Hilda Barg is not running for reelection for Woodbridge District Supervisor but having knocked on over 4,000 doors in the Woodbridge District this year, I have gained great appreciation and admiration for her legendary name in Woodbridge.
Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (SBGPW), a school readiness initiative established to increase kindergarten readiness received a significant grant of $195,000 from the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
VECF board member, Dr. William C. “Biff” Rees, a pediatrician with Burke Pediatrics presented the grant check to the Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William board of directors. This financial investment supports quality early childhood education and healthy initiatives for young children ages 0 – 5 in Prince William County, the cities of Manassas, and Manassas Park.
Work will soon begin to improve Arkendale Road in a rural section of Stafford County along the Potomac River.
The narrow road will be the main link to a new Widewater State Park once the park is developed.
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Police now say three more men are wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred Sept. 24, 2015.
In addition to Martin A. BOYCE (arrested Sept. 25), Manassas City Investigators have identified three additional suspects in the Sept. 25 shooting that occurred on Steven Ct. Please see the attached bulletin for more information. All three suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
I have spent more than forty years working in education – including classroom teacher, administrator, district chief information officer, school board member, technology consultant, and founder of an online high school. I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours in a one-on-one meeting with Tracy talking about education.
I asked her, “What is the single most significant factor in determining a student’s success in school?” She responded, “The student’s home environment.” According to the research – overwhelmingly the correct answer. I then asked her what the biggest factor in the classroom was. She replied, “Keeping the students engaged in learning.” Right again. Very impressive. Though these are the correct answers, they are not the answers you usually hear.
Sheetz gas station and food store will expand its presence in Woodbridge.
A new store will be built at the corner of Caton Hill and Telegraph roads, next to the newly expanded Telegraph Road Commuter Lot. The new Sheetz will have expanded space for indoor and outdoor seating for restaurant customers who order quick-service food — sandwiches, buffalo wings, and fries — the company has become known for.
Have you ever taught middle school? Does the thought of it make you cringe?
On a daily basis, there is an abundance of name calling, raging hormones, finger pointing, dirty tricks and excuses, excuses, excuses. No, I’m not talking about Richmond politics – but I easily could be.
It is my pleasure to write this letter as a supporter of Justin Wilk, who is running for School Board in Prince William County. As a parent, I strongly support Justin because he was an amazing motivator that taught in our school district for six years. Justin Wilk was my daughter’s 7th grade Civics and Economics teacher, at Woodbridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA.
Justin Wilk always displayed a unique style of teaching, which motivated his students, beyond the time they spent in his classroom. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Justin Wilk coached hundreds of students in track, football, and served as an advisor to the Drama Club, and is now a consultant. As a consultant; he has help administrators to promote transparency; and improved community relations.
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I first met Justin when I attended Woodbridge Middle School in 2007.
Justin was my track coach throughout middle school and my Civics teacher in the 7th grade, when he became a close personal friend to my family and myself. Justin was able to teach me many things throughout my three years in middle school, whether it was in the classroom or on the track, but there was one thing specifically he said to me that I have never forgotten.