Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Opening of I-95 north local lanes over Rappahannock postponed until Friday

Published November 16, 2023 at 6:38AM

[Photo: VDOT]

“Additional time is needed Thursday evening and early Friday morning to finish paving the new connection between the Route 3 on-ramp and the new local lanes of I-95 northbound. A piece of paving equipment experienced mechanical issues, slowing construction overnight.”

“The I-95 northbound local lanes will open for entering Route 3 traffic by 4:30 a.m. Friday.”

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Bob & Edith’s Diner to open in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 16, 2023 at 6:34AM

Bob & Edith’s Diner: “Bob & Edith’s Diner is Expanding to Manassas, VA! Get ready, Manassas! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our 7th diner located in the Manassas Corner Shopping Center, by the end of 2023!”

“Stay connected with us on social media to be the first to know the exact opening date, special offers, and more. We can’t wait to join the vibrant Manassas community and serve you the delicious, classic diner food that Bob & Edith’s Diner is known for.”

Prince William

Prince William County approves Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 16, 2023 at 6:29AM

Prince William County Government: “Recently, the Board of County Supervisors officially adopted the Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan, or CESMP. This is a major step forward in accomplishing the county’s Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals, which the Board endorsed in 2020.”

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Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, seeks to replace Spanberger in Congress, representing Prince William, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 16, 2023 at 6:24AM

Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman

Military Times: “Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, one of the twin Army officers targeted by former President Donald Trump for their roles in his impeachment scandal, is launching a Democratic congressional bid that could put him on the same ballot as the former commander-in-chief.”

“In an interview with Military Times, the 48-year old retired Army colonel said he’s ready for that fight.”

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Board of Education approves lab schools at Germanna Community College, University of Mary Washington

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 4:13PM

Virginia Governor’s Office: “The Virginia Board of Education today approved two new lab schools, Germanna Community College’s Future Educators Academy and University of Mary Washington’s Academy of Technology and Innovation. With three approved lab schools among 20 lab school applicants across the Commonwealth, Virginia is becoming a top national leader in lab school development.”

“The Board unanimously approved of Germanna Community College’s Future Educators Academy. FEA is an innovative model in collaboration with Germanna Community College, Laurel Ridge Community College, and James Madison University focused on an acceleration track for the next generation of high-quality teachers in the region. This lab school reinvigorates the current teacher cadre with innovative opportunities through observations and hands-on practicums and streamlines the pathway to teacher licensure by prioritizing an associate’s degree in high school and allowing students to complete their Bachelor’s degree in as little as two years after high school graduation.”

Quantico

Expect to see smoke from Quantico tomorrow during controlled burn

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 4:01PM | Updated November 16, 2023 at 8:22AM

Quantico Fire & Emergency Services and Natural Resources Environmental Affairs (NREA) conduct controlled burns at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 9, 2023. According to the NREA, the purpose of the burns is to reduce fuel litter, minimize the potential of wildfires, and promote wildlife habitat. Fuel litter is dead and trodden woody debris that could be used as fuel for wildfires or other potential hazards. In addition, excess foliage can disrupt the natural flow of nutrients throughout the so

MCBQ Forestry and Fire & Emergency Services will conduct a controlled burn tomorrow, Nov. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at training TA11B area on the west side of base.

Fairfax

Dumfries woman, 40, dies in Beltway crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 2:23PM

Virignia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Fairfax County. The crash occurred Nov. 9, 2023, at 12:20 a.m. on Interstate 495 at the 175 mile marker.”

“A 1998 Honda Accord was traveling west on I-495 at slow rate of speed. The Honda was partially on the right shoulder and partially in the right travel lane. A westbound tractor-trailer was unable to avoid the Honda and clipped the Honda in the rear. The two vehicles then ran off the left side of I-495 and struck the Jersey wall. Both vehicles came to rest on the left shoulder.”

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Stafford government offices closed for Thanksgiving

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 1:14PM | Updated November 20, 2023 at 6:06AM

Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed Wednesday, November 22, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“Both locations of the residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open on November 22 and 24. Both locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23.”

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95/395 Express Lanes closing early to test new entries in Stafford, Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 12:30PM

“From the 14th Street Bridge to the terminus near Route 17, Transurban will be conducting tests ahead of the planned opening of new access points at Russell Road and Courthouse Road in Stafford County, as well as the new Opitz Boulevard ramp that will replace the Dale Boulevard ramp in Prince William County.”

“More tests will be conducted on December 1-2, 2023, beginning at or about 10 p.m. and ending at or about 5 a.m. each instance.”

Fairfax

2 local firefighters’ names to be added to memorial

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2023 at 12:08PM

Schoppa, Campbell

Virginia Public Safety Foundation: “The Virginia Public Safety Foundation will honor 30 fallen Virginia heroes on November 18, 2023, in a ceremony for all public safety agencies and families of the public safety professionals being recognized. The guest of honor will be the Honorable Terry Cole, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Our honorees (for Nov. 18) include 17 firefighters, 11 law enforcement officers, 2 state correctional officers.”

(EOW: 01/20/2022)