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The Center Square: “Taxpayers are picking up more of the higher costs of transit in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Federal Transit Administration.”
“Total operating expenses of all transit agencies have increased from $50.7 billion in 2019 to $53.7 billion in 2022, according to the FTA data. At the same time, passenger-paid fares plummeted during that time span, dropping from $15.3 billion in fare revenue in 2019 to $8.3 billion in 2022, a nearly 50% drop.”
Prince William police: “ATTEMPT TO ID: PWCPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two men involved in the Nov. 13 #robbery of the 7-Eleven on Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge. The two suspects entered the store at approx. 3:09AM where one brandished a firearm. The men took money and fled. No injuries.”
Police seek tips here.
“Qarni expressed his deep respect for the incumbent Congresswoman. “I want to begin by offering my sincere gratitude to Congresswoman Wexton for her years of dedicated service to Virginians. I was devastated to hear about her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy and I continue to pray for her and her family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Press release: “A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Stafford community on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Terrell Daniel as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner.”
“Located at 30 Wyche Road (near the Stafford County Courthouse), Chick-fil-A Burns Corner will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner can place an order for pickup, dine-in or delivery on the Chick-fil-A App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One tiered membership program, Chick- fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase, which can be used to redeem available rewards. Visit chick-fil-a.com/delivery to view delivery options in your area.”
“After coming together to pitch a Springfield warehouse as the best site for the law enforcement agency’s new headquarters, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Democratic senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and Virginia’s bipartisan House delegation last Thursday (Nov. 9) to blast the federal government for awarding the facility to Prince George’s County instead.”
“Most recently rescheduled for 2023, the project’s completion has been pushed back to 2024.”
Stafford County Sheriff: “A juvenile is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center after taking a family member’s vehicle for a joyride that ended with a pursuit.”
“On November 10th at approximately 11:36 p.m. Deputy D.S. Jett was traveling on Cambridge Street when he observed a vehicle traveling 63 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Deputy Jett turned on his emergency equipment and almost immediately after, the suspect vehicle began to accelerate.”
