Author: Uriah Kiser

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Prince William

More details on fix for Joplin Road bridge

By Uriah Kiser
A portion of Joplin Road is closed at Quantico Creek after a bridge washed out. [Photo: VDOT]

Earlier this week, we were the first to tell you efforts to replace a washed-out bridge on Joplin Road — a popular byway linking the midsection of Prince William County to Interstate 95 and Quantico Marine Corps Base — could last into spring.

Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation released more information about the project.

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Publisher's Post

It’s time to speak up and defend our police, who defend our rights

By Uriah Kiser
Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

If you’re hoping to win friends and influence people, standing before a group of politicians — Democrats and Republicans — who spent more than a year of their life, and tens of thousands of dollars to campaign and then be elected to serve the people, please take note: This is not the way to do it.

When it comes to the art of persuasion, this comment, too, can be written off as a failed tactic that won’t be remembered in the halls of great public speech.

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Originals

Quantico residents push for restoration of local bus service

By Uriah Kiser

Quantico residents are pushing transportation officials to resume local bus service to the only town in the nation surrounded by a U.S. military installation.

OmniRide discontinued service to the town in March and instead told residents to call a cab to take them to the nearest bus stop, just outside the base on Route 1 in Triangle.

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News

Manassas youth baseball league presses city for info about sale of ballfields

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas leaders made clear that the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, the land owned by the city where children come to play baseball and softball, is not for sale.

But, if someone wanted to buy it and build something that would bring thousands of jobs to the city, leaders wouldn’t hesitate to sell the property. The 18-acre site at the corner of Godwin Drive and Route 28 on the edge of the city has been on the Real Estate market for 20 years.

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Politics

Wittman urges Pelosi to pass new coronavirus relief bill

By Uriah Kiser

Congressman Rob Wittman (R, VA-1) today sent the below letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting swift and bipartisan action on additional coronavirus relief legislation to assist small businesses, individuals, and families during the recovery process from the coronavirus pandemic.

This marks the second time Rep. Wittman has written Pelosi directly demanding action on a truly bipartisan relief bill.

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News

Suspect invades Manassas home, nearly stabs resident

By Uriah Kiser
City police car design from 2011

Manassas police released the details of a breaking and entering where a man was nearly stabbed to death.

The victim stated his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend entered the residence through a window and once inside, grabbed a knife and attempted to stab the victim multiple times. The victim was able to lock himself in a bedroom and call the police.

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