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Updated: VRE has plans to expand the platforms at its Woodbridge station

By Uriah Kiser
The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]

Virginia Railway Express has a plan to expand its capacity at the Woodbridge Station.

The state’s only commuter railway this week applied for $2.2 million from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority to expand the station platforms form one to three.

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Roadwork roundup: New concrete barriers to be erected as part of FredEx project

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: VDOT Fredericksburg District]

While many Virginia residents are staying at home doing their part to fight coronavirus, crews will continue their work to improve area roads.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers should these will be the traffic hot spots in our area this week.

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‘Thank you again for the wonderful article that came out on my birthday!’

By Uriah Kiser
Sandra O'Bannon celebrated her 60th birthday in the driveway of her Manassas home, with full social distancing measures in place.

You’ll remember last week we posted a story about Sandy O’Bannon, of Manassas, who been walking around the city dressed as a bunny while walking her dog.

O’Bannon writes to us to thank us for publishing her story and to help to add a little cheer to our community.

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Stafford first responders say they’re committed to safety during coronavirus outbreak

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County officials continue to monitor the latest with the coronavirus outbreak and working to keep patients and rescue crews safe.

In a press release, county officials tell Potomac Local News they are evaluating policies and procedures on a daily basis as information is disseminated from the CDC:

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VDOT plans pipe replacement work on Dale Boulevard

By Uriah Kiser

Eastbound Dale Boulevard (Route 784) between Minnieville Road and Forestdale Avenue will have daytime lane closures (weather permitting) Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 to replace a stormwater pipe, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The single-lane closures will occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.

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