Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Stafford to purchase gift cards from 100 county restaurants for SNAP families

Published February 9, 2021 at 7:11PM | Updated March 9, 2021 at 11:28AM

Outdoor dining at Zibibo 73 restaurant in Stafford County [Photo: Stafford County Department of Economic Development and Tourism]

Stafford Cares is a county-wide initiative that includes a number of new programs and projects fostering the well-being of Stafford citizens and businesses. These programs are designed to help many in need, as our community recovers from the impact of the Coronavirus.

Stafford Cares projects will address a number of social and economic impacts from mental health, physical health, and financial stability in Stafford.

News

5 to 8 inches of snow possible Wednesday into Thursday

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2021 at 6:54PM

Another winter storm has our area in its sights. It could arrive tomorrow night and affect the region through Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Sterling issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area.

Business

Restaurant owner defies governor’s order, won’t close, faces possible jail time

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2021 at 6:49PM | Updated December 6, 2022 at 8:46PM

Patrons sit at a bar at Gourmeltz despite an order from Virginia's Governor that prohibits customers at bars. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

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Prince William

Water utility to continue virtual school program for children

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2021 at 11:07AM

The Prince William County Service Authority will continue to offer remote instruction to Prince William County students for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year through its popular H2Go Kids Virtual Classroom.

Since September 2020, the Service Authority has used this engaging online learning platform to connect with nearly 7,000 Prince William County School students. Presentations for children in kindergarten through sixth grade align with the Virginia Standards of Learning and include topics such as erosion, weathering, watersheds, protecting our resources and drinking water/wastewater treatment.

The UPS Store helps me work from anywhere

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2021 at 12:09AM | Updated August 24, 2021 at 6:54AM

When I started my Potomac Local News 10 years ago, I knew I wanted a job that would allow me to work from anywhere.

That’s why the UPS Store is a great option for a busy guy like me.

News

Exclusive: Wittman pushes Defense Dept. to define military extremism

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 8, 2021 at 12:24PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 4:34PM

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA, 1) conducts a video interview with PLN.

It’s not easy to enlist in the U.S. military.

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A quick reminder about our COVID-19 policies

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2021 at 11:45PM | Updated February 8, 2021 at 11:50PM

The health and safety of our patients, families, and team members is a priority here at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

That’s why Sentara Healthcare has enacted policies and procedures regarding hospital visitation. COVID-19 confirmed patients (not at end-of-life) or patients awaiting COVID-19 test results are not allowed any visitors.

Politics

Virginia House advances paid leave bill for essential workers

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2021 at 7:14PM

Guzman

The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill on Thursday which would provide paid leave to essential workers.

House Bill 2137, introduced by Del. Elizabeth Guzman, D-Woodbridge, would require essential businesses to offer paid leave to their workers, according to the bill. Employees must be offered a minimum of one paid hour off for every 30 hours they’ve worked, although the bill does not prevent employers from offering additional paid time off. A qualifying employee must work at least 20 hours a week.

Originals

Governor orders in-person learning by March 15; Area school systems react

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2021 at 7:11PM

Students across Virginia will have the option to return to the classroom by March 15.

Today, Gov. Ralph Northam announced he’s reversing a call made nearly a year ago when Virginia was one of the first states in the nation to send children home to learn on laptops.

Originals