Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Republicans running for Manassas City Council blast tax hikes

Published October 19, 2020 at 4:18PM | Updated October 19, 2020 at 5:26PM

Three Republican candidates seeking a seat on the Manassas City Council say they’ll stay focused on small businesses and reduce the tax burden on city residents who pay the second-highest property tax rate in Virginia.

Harry Clark, a city resident of nearly 30 years, is making his first run at elected office. Since 2002, he’s served on multiple city boards and commissions to include the Planning Commission and the Board of Equalization.

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Now its time to demolish the I-95 south bridge at Route 17

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2020 at 1:30PM

Photo: VDOT

Construction crews will begin to demolish the former Interstate 95 southbound overpass at Exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County starting Monday, Oct. 19.

Route 17 motorists should anticipate overnight lane closures, ramp closures and intermittent full traffic stops for several weeks in late October and November to allow crews to remove the former overpass.

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How should we respond to possible second wave of coronavirus?

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2020 at 1:21PM

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Prince William ready for return of teachers, students, says School Board Chairman

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2020 at 12:53PM | Updated October 16, 2020 at 1:34PM

Dr. Babur Lateef, Prince William School Board Chairman At-large [pictured in center] address a joint meeting of the School Board and Board of County Supervisors.

Dr. Babur Lateef says Prince William County Public Schools are ready to send teachers back to work and students back to class.

As Chairman of the School Board, he says the school division can easily send students at all grade levels back to class in a hybrid 50/50 model, with half of the students learning from home and the other half attending classes in person.

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Republicans seeking seat on Manassas City Council to take questions at 2 o’clock today

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2020 at 11:47AM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

Republicans vying for a seat on the Manassas City Council will take questions today on Zoom.

Ross Snare, of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, will moderate the discussion. Snare will take questions submitted by the public and ask them of the three candidates.

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Workhouse Arts Centers adds children’s event to Halloween activity line up

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2020 at 9:51AM

The Workhouse Arts Center is offering two different Halloween events this year.

Families can now you can celebrate Halloween with the Workhouse, Our first-ever Kiddie Trick or Treat Drive-Thru event will be held on October 30 and 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Updated: Fire at recycling plant closes Blue and Gray Parkway

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 15, 2020 at 11:30AM | Updated October 16, 2020 at 9:31AM

A fire at a recycling center has closed a major thoroughfare in Fredericksburg.

Blue and Gray Parkway is closed between the Stafford County line and Lafayette Boulevard and Belman Road due to a massive fire at a recycling plant just off Belman Road.

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Man lies on railroad truck, struck by train

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2020 at 4:12PM

City police car design from 2011

A man laid down on railroad tracks and was struck by a train in Downtown Manassas.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:36 p.m., police were called to 9490 West Street for the report of someone that was struck by a train.

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Court extends voter registration deadline in Virginia

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2020 at 2:56PM

The U.S. District Court has ordered an extension to the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, General and Special elections. Voters may continue to register through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Pursuant to the court’s order, the registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, Presidential Election is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15, 2020.

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Holiday gift program accepting applications, donations

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2020 at 2:51PM

Old Moncure Elementary School, at 75 Moncure Lane in North Stafford.

Area residents in need of Christmas gifts for children can apply for help this week.

Residents may apply to the Stafford Department of Social Services Holiday Program through Friday, October 16, 2020. The department sponsors meals and gifts for participants.