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The Fredericksburg Nationals will be hosting a virtual version of their opening day, on what would have been the first game in their new ballpark on Thursday, April 23 starting at 9 a.m.
The Fredericksburg Nationals tell us:
We don’t need to tell you people have been spending more time at home recently.
With the outbreak of the new coronavirus, those who provide water and sewer to our homes have seen more items being flushed into the sewer system that shouldn’t be there.
OmniRide will further reduce its Express commuter bus services as of Monday, April 27, due to low ridership during the coronavirus pandemic. While Express ridership has dropped by 90 percent, OmniRide will continue to operate a few core commuter routes that are serving essential personnel.
The move comes after the transit agency suspended bus fares back on March 18.
The application window on a second round of grants to help Stafford County business owners is closing fast.
“We’re going to go until we run out of money,” said John Holden, the county’s economic development director.
A group of Virginia residents say it’s time to reopen the state’s shattered economy.
Organizers of the Reopen VA rally will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday as the General Assembly reconvenes for a veto session.
In this edition of the Potomac Local Podcast, the group “Reopen VA” plans to hold a protest on Wednesday, calling for Gov. Ralph Northam to reopen the state’s economy after ordering closures of non-essential businesses, and schools for more than a month ago.
The protest will come as legislators will return to Richmond for a special session.
Here’s a look at construction hotspots in the Fredericksburg region, from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
I-95 Southbound
Updated | The boat that was taking on water is described as a bass fishing boat, according to Prince William County Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Matt Smolksy.
Original post | A man was pulled from a sinking boat off Featherstone Shores.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday eased restrictions on healthcare providers and volunteers as the officials continue to fight the continued rise of coronavirus cases in the state.
“While we are seeing promising signs in our ongoing fight against COVID-19, we must continue to prepare for all scenarios, and that includes making sure we have to the necessary staff to confront a potential medical surge,” said Governor Northam. “This pandemic is placing extraordinary demands on our doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, and these policies will enable us to expand our health care workforce so more trained medical professionals can step in and help.”
Multiple drivers who parked in the area of Adventure Brewing Company had catalytic converters stolen.
The Stafford sheriff’s office reports the incidents happened at:
