Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Local governments reopening doors to residents in March

Published February 23, 2021 at 8:49PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 4:27PM

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN}

Multiple jurisdictions in our region are reopening their local governments to the public.

The Board of Supervisors will resume meetings with in-person public comments on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Those seeking to make public comments at either the 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. meeting will be checked at the front door.

Originals

Substitute teachers desperately needed as children go back to class, officials say

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 23, 2021 at 7:06PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:29PM

Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va.

For those thinking of getting part-time work as a substitute teacher, now may be the best time to apply.

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Closing Tim’s Rivershore wasn’t part of the original plan for Potomac Shores

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 23, 2021 at 6:22PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 4:28PM

In 2012, Potomac Shores’ developers held a series of “get to know us” meetings in Woodbridge.

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Snyder pushes to fully reopen schools, businesses in GOP bid for Virginia Governor

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 23, 2021 at 12:35PM | Updated December 6, 2022 at 8:46PM

Snyder

Now cross-crossing Virginia campaigning to be its next governor, Pete Snyder doesn’t often get to eat breakfast with his child.

Recently, however, he did. After they ate, his daughter Bee, 6, showed him something special hanging on her bulletin board. There, above her desk, Bee had pinned three of her father’s campaign bumper stickers to her bulletin board. It was a proud dad moment for the candidate.

News

Woodbridge man charged after found asleep at wheel, sheriff says

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 22, 2021 at 12:38PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Foxwood Drive, 2/21, 9:18 p.m. Deputy F.A. Martinez responded for a report of an accident. The deputy learned the suspect, Ismael Sanchez Orellana, 43, of Annandale, had crossed over into the oncoming traffic lane striking the victim’s vehicle head-on. Sanchez Orellana smelled of alcoholic beverages and had glassy eyes. Field sobriety tests were administered and Sanchez Orellana was arrested. He was charged with driving under the influence-2nd offense in 5 years and driving on a revoked license. He was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Opinion

Principal: Staff to work with ‘dignity, integrity, honor’ to bring students back to classroom

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 22, 2021 at 12:19PM | Updated February 23, 2021 at 8:36AM

Martinez

The principals and staff at Forest Park High School near Dumfries are ready to welcome children back to the classroom, said Richard Martinez, the school’s principal.

Martinez briefed the county School Board during its meeting on Feb. 17, 2021. Here’s what he said.

News

Manassas leaders say no to U.S. flags on utility poles, kill pilot program

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2021 at 10:41PM | Updated February 22, 2021 at 11:25AM

U.S. flags won’t be flying on utility poles in Manassas neighborhoods, after all.

City leaders on Saturday quashed a pilot program that would have expanded the city’s flag ordinance to include residential neighborhood streets. For the first time, Old Glory would be allowed to hang on city-owned utility poles in those neighborhoods, the same as it does downtown.

Opinion

Voices: Let’s work together in Prince William to bring justice to people tortured by CCP

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2021 at 9:31PM | Updated February 21, 2021 at 9:33PM

Giragosian

Jim Giragosian, a 28 year resident of the Gainesville District in Prince William County and Falun Gong practitioner, spoke to the Board of County Supervisors on Feb. 16, 2021, about atrocities happening to those who practice the religion in China.

In communities across the country and around the world, we are seeing unprecedented calls for justice for all people. Not just for a single race or single ethnicity, or a single sexual orientation, but for everyone.

Opinion

Voices: Teachers union pushes for pay raises, promotions for food service, transportation employees

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 19, 2021 at 7:03PM | Updated February 19, 2021 at 8:15PM

Hansford

Prince William Education Association President Maggie Hansford spoke before the Prince William County School Board on February 8 to push for raises for school employees.

I just want to start off by making Dr. Walts for making educators a priority in this year’s budget.