Author: Uriah Kiser

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Stay-at-home order strains Virginia recycling centers, collections up 40%

By Uriah Kiser

More people who are now at home in Virginia due to Gov. Ralph Northam’s mandatory stay-at-home order prompted by the spread of the coronavirus appear to be taking stock, and clearing out old items that are past their prime.

That has put a strain on trash haulers in our region, as our Gianna Jirak reported earlier this week.

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I-95 Rappahannnock River crossing, FredEx projects on track despite coronavirus

By Uriah Kiser
Interstate 95 at Route 17 in Stafford County, looking south. [Photo: VDOT]

The coronavirus hasn’t stopped the construction of two new bridges across the Rappahannock River.

Soon, drivers on Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg will have new travel options, and with any luck, a smoother commute once officials lift the lockdown spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Manassas offers downtown shops, restaurants $60,000 for rent relief

By Uriah Kiser
A banner hangs over Downtown Manassas urging customers to support businesses that remain open during the coronavirus outbreak.

From the Manassas City Government:

To establish the $60,000 pool of funds, the City applied for and received a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Per the City’s proposal, that amount was matched by two local entities – Historic Manassas Inc. (HMI) and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) – with the entire amount to be awarded to Historic Downtown restaurants, retailers, and personal service providers for rent relief.

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Thank you, administrative professionals, for helping to keep our businesses running

By Uriah Kiser

It’s Administrative Professionals Day — the day when people across the country are recognized for the all-important work they do to keep businesses and non-profit organizations up and running, and their teams successful.

Potomac Local News knows that, in this time of social distancing, it’s that much more important we recognize the hard work you do — whether in the office, working remotely, or as an essential employee in the field.

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$17.8 million contract for Rappahannock River bridge replacement awarded

By Uriah Kiser
The Chatham Bridge links Fredericksburg and Stafford County. [Photo: VDOT]

A new bridge will soon link Fredericksburg to Stafford County.

Virginia Transportation officials awarded a construction contract to a Pennsylvania firm that will reconstruct the Chatham Bridge, which carries vehicles on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River. The bridge provides direct entry to Downtown Fredericksburg, as well as links the city to nearby Chatham Manor, a historic estate, and Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington.

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OmniRide ridership drops 90% after coronavirus, commuter services cut

By Uriah Kiser

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.

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