Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Fredericksburg, RVA regions lead state in decline in new home listings

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:26AM

Virginia REALTORS: “According to the June 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, at the end of June, there were 16,246 active listings on the market throughout the state. This is 3,129 fewer listings than last year, more than a 16% reduction.”

“The supply is tight in most parts of Virginia and fewer sellers are listing their homes. New listings in June fell 25% from last year to just 12,135, the lowest June level in more than ten years. The largest decline in supply occurred in Northern Virginia, the Fredericksburg region, and parts of the Richmond Metro Area.

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I-95 FredEx E-ZPass lanes to open next month

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2023 at 10:55AM

VDOT/Transubran: “The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban North America will partially open a 10-mile extension of the 95 Express Lanes in August to reduce congestion on the Interstate 95 corridor through Stafford County and Fredericksburg, connecting the region to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.”

“The extension will continue the 95 Express Lanes from the current terminus just south of Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) to near Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County. In August, northbound I-95 through travelers approaching from the Rappahannock River area will be able to enter Express Lanes using a left ramp entrance near the Route 17 interchange.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2023 at 8:27AM | Updated July 21, 2023 at 11:30AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible today, mainly along and east of I-95. Behind the cold front, expect lower humidity into the weekend. Next week brings renewed thunderstorm chances & more heat & humidity.”

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Augusta wins during rain-shortened tilt 5-3

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:05PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Augusta Greenjackets eked out a rain-shortened 5-3 win over the FredNats.”

“Riley Cornelio breezed through two scoreless innings, before Fredericksburg got him some run support in the third. Owen Murphy walked the first three batters of the frame, loading the bases for Johnathon Thomas.”

Schools

Manassas schools finalize plans for Jennie Dean replacement

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 5:02PM | Updated December 8, 2023 at 10:25AM

Insidenova.com: “Manassas City Public Schools have settled on a design for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, with plans to break ground at the start of 2025.”

“On Tuesday, School Board Chair Suzanne Seaberg announced that the division had selected Arlington-based RRMM Architects for the project. The company will use a prototype design used for Hardy Elementary School in Smithfield.”

Prince William

Realtor report shows ‘significant decline in new listings, closed sales, and active listings’

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 4:35PM | Updated July 21, 2023 at 11:27AM

A rendering of what new homes to be built in the Mainline development on 45 acres in south Stafford.

REALTOR Association of Prince William: “Bright MLS, Smartcharts, a leading provider of real estate data and insights, has released its comprehensive report on the latest market statistics for June 2023 in the local area. This highly anticipated release offers valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market and highlights key trends and dynamics that shaped the landscape during this period.”

“The report reveals a significant decline in new listings, closed sales, and active listings in June 2023 compared to the previous year. New listings saw a substantial decrease of 47.03%, with only 579 new listings compared to 1,093 in June 2022. Likewise, closed sales experienced a decline of 21.94%, with 644 closed sales recorded in June 2023 as opposed to 825 in 2022.”

Prince William

Pr. Wm. County firefighters seek to reduce unpopular 56-hour workweek under new bargaining rules

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 9:02AM

Prince William Times: “Prince William firefighters plan to negotiate shorter work weeks as a result of a recent update to the county’s collective bargaining ordinance that allows county staff to bargain over work schedules.”

“Mitch Nason, president of Prince William Professional Fire Fighters, a local chapter of the IAFF firefighters’ union, said that the union wants to reduce the firefighters’ 56-hour workweek down to a “sustainable level,” citing concerns about lack of sleep and overwork among firefighters.”

Prince William

Prince William police 3rd annual community fair celebrating diversity

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 8:43AM | Updated July 20, 2023 at 2:37PM

Prince William police: “Announcing a save-the-date for the 3^rd Annual Community Fair celebrating diversity and embracing unity, sponsored by the Prince William County Police Department, being held September 16, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sean Connaughton Plaza on the grounds of the McCoart Government Complex in Woodbridge.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 8:25AM

National Weather Service: “It’s a warm & humid sunrise this with temps in the upper 60s & low to mid-70s. Highs today will push into the mid to upper 80s & low 90s with a spotty afternoon shower or t-storm. More organized t-storm activity & heavy rain arrive tonight-early Friday AM.”

“Today: Isolated showers between 2 pm and 5 pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around six mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

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FredNats two-hit Augusta in 3-0 Win

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 8:18AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “Jarlin Susana and the Fredericksburg bullpen held the Augusta Greenjackets to just a pair of base hits in a 3-0 win.”

“Fredericksburg got on the board first, with a pair of two-out knocks in the top of the second inning. Wilmer Perez bashed a double off the wall in center field to put himself in scoring position, then John McHenry singled into right field to plate Perez and give the Freddies a 1-0 lead.”