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I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes to bring sweeping changes from Gainesville to Dunn Loring

Published November 18, 2017 at 3:14PM

BRISTOW — If all goes as planned, Interstate 66 will expand to help alleviate Northern Virginia’s crushing traffic volume and boost public transportation by the end of 2022, according to Virginia traffic officials.

Dozens of area residents turned out Thursday for a public hearing on plans for widening I-66 to include tolled express lanes outside the Capital Beltway. Three regular lanes and two express lanes will run in both directions from Haymarket in Prince William County to Dunn Loring in Fairfax County.

Ida Lee Martin

By Press Release

Published November 17, 2017 at 7:00PM | Updated November 28, 2017 at 3:52AM

Prince William voter turnout up; new precincts remain on hold

By Potomac Local News

Published November 17, 2017 at 4:21PM | Updated November 20, 2017 at 9:12PM

Turnout was strong in Prince William County as voters braved the rain to cast their votes in the 2017 General Elections.

Almost half of Prince William County’s eligible voters went to the polls Nov. 7 to decide on the next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and local House delegates.

Friendly or forceful? VRE discusses how to get Richmond to care about its funding needs

By Potomac Local News

Published November 17, 2017 at 12:04PM | Updated November 19, 2017 at 10:31PM

Amtrak launched the “state” trains back in 2009 when Tim Kaine was Virginia Governor.

Called the Northeast Regional, Virginia officials took on a portion of the cost to run passenger service between the cities Richmond and Lynchburg, New York City and Boston. The Lynchburg route was expanded in October to serve Roanoke.

Where you can drop off your unwrapped toy for Un-Trim-A-Tree

By Potomac Local News

Published November 17, 2017 at 12:00PM | Updated December 5, 2017 at 10:55AM

Each year, Potomac Local helps sponsor Un-Trim-A Tree — the effort by Volunteer Prince William to spread a little Christmas cheer by ensuring children in our community don’t go without a gift this holiday season.

Children are provided two gifts per child, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child. This ensures that all children are treated equally.

The message from Sentara’s opioid town hall: It’s OK to hate the addiction but still love the addict

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 7:52PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:16PM

Narcan is often used to “wash out” the effects of opioid use for someone who overdosed.

In the past year, 1,159 doses of the counteracting drug — which is also an opioid — were administered at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center to counteract the effects of heroin and other drugs.

Glendora Eddine Clemons

By Press Release

Published November 16, 2017 at 7:00PM | Updated November 21, 2017 at 3:52PM

Glendora Eddine Clemons, 81, of Prince William, VA, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Glendora Clemons was born August 10, 1936 in Paraiso, Panama to Thomas A. Woods and Eddine B. Woods. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother, Carlton Woods. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Vernon Clemons Sr.; her sister, Eutrene Woods; her children, Eddine Carter (Larry), Vernon Clemons Jr. (Pamela), Valerie Evans (Bob),

Regina Iva Hicks

By Press Release

Published November 16, 2017 at 7:00PM | Updated November 21, 2017 at 3:52PM

Road closures for 72nd Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 12:07PM | Updated November 16, 2017 at 2:42PM

From the Manassas City Police Department:

Manassas, VA… On Dec. 2, 2017, the Manassas City Police Department will begin road closures at 8:00 a.m. for the 72nd Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. We anticipate all roads to be back open by 1:30 p.m. The Manassas City Police Department is encouraging residents to be aware of the closures and plan alternative routes in advance.

No charges pending for discharge of shotgun in thwarting burglary

By Potomac Local News

Published November 16, 2017 at 11:45AM | Updated November 16, 2017 at 2:42PM

From Prince William County police:

Shooting Investigation | Residential Burglary – On November 11 at 5:03 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14100 block of Morrison Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a fight. The investigation revealed that a large group of males responded to the home and were involved in a verbal altercation with the residents who were still inside.