Author: Uriah Kiser

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Originals

A dangerous situation: Car horns sound as children “are playing ‘Frogger” outside Lake Ridge Elementary School

By Uriah Kiser

LAKE RIDGE — For about 15 minutes prior to the start of the school day, it’s a frenzy outside Lake Ridge Elementary School.

Mornings at any school can be hectic, but here at Lake Ridge on Hedges Run Drive, children and parents are dropping off children at a side entrance to the school, resulting in children and their parents darting out in front of oncoming vehicles, drivers slamming on brakes and stopping in the middle of the street, car horns blowing, and drivers making illegal u-turns.

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Originals

Removing red lights still at center of Roem’s Route 28 plan

By Uriah Kiser
Delegate Danica Roem (right) listens to a constituent speak at a town hall meeting.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — In her effort to keep the lights of shining on the issue of Route 28 congestion, the Virginia Delegate Danica Roem remains steadfast on removing them.

From Fairfax to Manassas, traffic lights, she says, are the bane of existence for commuters who use the road.

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Publisher's Post

Merry Christmas

By Uriah Kiser
Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

It is one of my favorite days of the year — Christmas Eve — a time full of wonder, magic, and memories.

For so many, so much is possible on this day. Reuniting with family and friends, making new ones, serving your neighbors, and giving to the less fortunate are just some of the things that spring to mind on this day.

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Politics

Va. Election Board ‘frustrated’ with Prince William voter confusion, fines former Democratic Chairman

By Uriah Kiser

RICHMOND — Virginia’s Electoral Board on Friday imposed a $500 fine on former Prince William County Democratic Chairman Harry Wiggins.

It is the maximum civil penalty the Board can impose on Wiggins, who is accused of failing to properly file a statement of organization for a political action committee in favor of Stanley Bender, an independent candidate who ran for Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Politics

Republicans for Stanley Bender: Va. Elections Board will hear School Board case

By Uriah Kiser

A confirmation letter to Harry Wiggins acknowledging the creation of the “Republicans for Stanley Bender” political action committee was sent in error.

The Virginia State Board of Elections on Friday is expected to hear a recap of the Nov. 6 General Elections, and in it a briefing on the Republicans for Stanley Bender PAC that, according to state documents, was created by former Prince William County Democratic Chairman Harry Wiggins just prior to election day.

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Traffic

When complete, a $37 million commuter garage is expected to fill up fast

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — The prospect of more parking spaces is closer to reality for Woodbridge commuters.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a new 1,414-space garage in February. The $37- million garage will be located near a Wegmans store at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, said Board Chairman At-large Corey Stewart.

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Publisher's Post

There’s still time to make Potomac Local stronger and save — money & local journalism

By Uriah Kiser
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We’re about to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a brand new year.

And as we do this time every year, we’re getting ready to take a look back at the biggest stories of the year based on the number of views each story received on our website.

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