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During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call

Published July 26, 2011 at 12:00PM

Prince William County had a very busy weekend with several major events going on all over the County, including the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run, Youth for Tomorrow Fundraising Event at Old Dominion Speedway, Virginia State Senior Little League Championships at Veterans Park and Aquapoloosa on the Potomac River.

In anticipation of heightened call volume, OWL VFD off duty fire fighters and EMS came in to help staff additional apparatus. In addition to the normal apparatus that was staffed, OWL VFD staff two additional ambulances and boats 502 and 512.

Letter: Like Metro, Ferries Would Spur Development

By Potomac Local News

Published April 21, 2011 at 5:27PM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:08PM

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

In 2007, as I was campaigning to be your locally elected representative on the Board of County Supervisors, I brought a ferry to Woodbridge from Boston to promote the use of a commuter ferry service up the Potomac River. During this time, we conducted several runs and were able to complete the Quantico to Navy Yard run in under 55 minutes one-way, giving us hope that a commuter ferry option was feasible as another viable transit alternative to help alleviate gridlock on our roads. I also brought a ferry here in 2009 and replicated the service time for a series of origin/destination pairs.

Letter: You Should Attend U.S. 1 Interchange Meeting

By Potomac Local News

Published March 16, 2011 at 12:43PM | Updated November 24, 2015 at 7:08AM

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank J. Principi

On Thursday, March 24, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials will hold a public hearing about the proposed North Woodbridge Interchange at Route 1 and Route 123. This public hearing will be the first opportunity for the community to review the new proposal and provide feedback to VDOT officials. I encourage all Woodbridge residents to attend the public hearing from 5:00 to 8 pm. at Botts Fire Hall, located at 1306 F Street, Woodbridge.

To date, funding has not been available to proceed with the North Woodbridge Interchange project. However, money will be allocated to fund at least phase I of the interchange in the Governor’s transportation package that recently passed the General Assembly. I am very excited about the beginning of this important project after decades of planning and promises.