Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Haymarket suspends meals tax this weekend

Published October 13, 2021 at 8:00AM

You won’t pay meals tax this weekend in Haymarket.

The town council declared a meals-tax-free weekend Saturday, October 16, and Sunday, October 17, in honor of the Haymarket Day celebration.

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Prince William County Executive announces retirement

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 12, 2021 at 6:26PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:34AM

Prince William County Executive Christopher Martino will announce his retirement today, sources say.

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2 Guys Antiques first to be displaced by hotel, gaming resort

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2021 at 10:00AM

We’re now seeing the first signs that “The Rose” will be budding.

A longtime business, 2 Guys Antiques, at 17682 Main Street in Dumfries, lost its lease and will move to Triangle. After 16 years, the building will be demolished to expand Colonial Street, which will serve as the main entrance to the The Rose hotel and gaming complex.

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Manassas councilman withdraws following a federal investigation into his campaign

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 6, 2021 at 2:55PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:35AM

Farajollahi

Councilman David Farajollahi has dropped his November election bid to remain on the Manassas City Council.

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Video appears to show top county Democratic official, chief of staff curse out residents at school board meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 5, 2021 at 4:51PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:29PM

On Wednesday, October 6 (tomorrow), the Prince Willliam County School Board will hold its first meeting since police forced out all attendees at its September 15 meeting.

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Lane reduction, roundabout planned for Graham Park Road

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 4, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:37AM

Graham Park and Old Triangle roads

After years of widening roads to accommodate increasing traffic, officials are looking more and more toward “road diets” that aim to reduce the width of roads and subsequently slow traffic, they said.

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Traffic flyover favored for busy intersection near Occoquan

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2021 at 6:50PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:39AM

Soon, drivers could “fly” over traffic at Occoquan.

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County opens the newest stretch of Potomac River scenic trail

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2021 at 2:40PM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 7:42AM

Virginia State Senator Scott Surovell, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Prince William County Supervisors Margaret Franklin, and Victor Angry. [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department]

The newest stretch of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is open in Woodbridge.