Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

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Published August 23, 2023 at 9:16AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Near to slightly below normal temperatures and lower humidity will continue today. The daytime will likely remain dry, but clouds may begin to increase this afternoon.”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.”

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OmniRide Adding Saturday Service to Manassas/Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2023 at 3:11PM

OmniRide: “OmniRide will be adding Saturday Service to its list of mobility services starting August 26, 2023. Saturday service will include Local Manassas North (65N), Local Manassas to Manassas Park (67), OmniRide Connect microtransit in Manassas / Manassas Park, and OmniRide Access paratransit in Manassas / Manassas Park. It even includes the East-West Express (96) route that travels between Manassas and Woodbridge! Saturday timetables have been added to the new schedule brochures and they will be available from bus operators and online beginning Aug. 14.”

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New safety measures a focus as Prince William schools welcome 91,000 students on the first day

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2023 at 3:03PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Prince William Times: “About 650 big yellow school buses hit Prince William County roads Monday morning as the new school year dawned for more than 91,000 students.”

“Superintendent LaTanya McDade began the morning outside Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, where the school’s cheerleaders and marching band performed for TV news cameras and arriving students.”

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By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:41PM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Seasonable temperatures along with lower humidity will arrive today as a cold front departs to the south. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny.”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph.”

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New I-95 express lanes (FredEx) open

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:48AM

The Center Square: “Virginia’s long-awaited Interstate 95 express lanes were ceremonially opened during a ribbon-cutting led by political and transportation leaders, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Tim Kaine, who touted the project as a time-saver and economic boost to the region.”

“The 10 miles of new lanes, privately funded through Transurban in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, will complete the stretch through Stafford County – notorious for being one of the nation’s worst spots for traffic congestion. Ground was broken in 2019. The new lanes in the major corridor serving north-south travelers between Maine and Florida are estimated to reduce commuting time between Fredericksburg and Washington by 35 minutes.”

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Train strikes, kills man walking on tracks in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:14AM

Manassas police: “Pedestrian Struck by Train — On August 18, 2023, at 10:54 p.m., Manassas City Police responded to the area of the train crossing on West Street. When officers arrived, they located a 25-year-old male on the train tracks. Rescue was summoned and declared the male deceased. The initial investigation located several witnesses that said that the male subject attempted to jump onto a moving train and fell under it. The investigation is active and ongoing.”

Business

Stafford EDA grants biggest loan to date to hydroponic farm

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:10AM

Stafford County Economic Development Department: “The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) closed on their largest loan to date on July 19, 2023 to Next Level Mosaic, LLC. The loan in the amount of $151,000 was through the EDA’s Business Growth Fund Program, which is used to bridge the gap between the business’s available funding and total startup costs. Next Level Mosaic will be using the loan to construct four (4) greenhouses, buy hydroponic growing equipment, and provide operational working capital. “

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Prince William schools reject transgender policies from state, will not change regulations

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:03AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Insidenova.com: “Prince William County Schools are rejecting the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies on transgender students, saying its current policies are aligned with the Virginia Values Act’s prohibition on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, which mandated that students have access to school facilities corresponding with their gender identity.”

“With Thursday’s announcement, Prince William County Schools joined several other Northern Virginia school divisions in its rejection of the updated VDOE policies. School systems in Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington have said they won’t be updating their division-level policies to conform with VDOE’s guidance.”

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By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 9:49AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “A warm start to the week today, with highs getting at or above normal for this time of year. Most areas should remain dry today, with an isolated shower possible later tonight, mainly across the Allegheny Highlands and northeast MD.”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 6 mph.”

Schools

30-day warning period to begin for speed cameras in school zones

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 16, 2023 at 9:25AM

Manassas police: “Speed enforcement cameras have been successfully installed outside Round Elementary School on Hastings Drive and Metz Middle School on Wellington Road. The cameras will be active during a thirty-minute period prior to the start of school and at dismissal.”

The active times for each school are as follows: