You’ll soon be able to tap your phone to purchase a Virginia Railway Express ticket.

The commuter railroad on May 15 will roll out its first-ever mobile ticketing system. Riders will be able to purchase any VRE ticket – single ride, two ride, five-day pass, monthly ticket, Amtrak Step-Up ticket – with the push of a button on their mobile device.


On April 30, officers from the Prince William police responded to a call from a residence on Rocky Mount Lane near Dumfries, to investigate a weapons call.

According to a Prince William police release, the two victims – a 31-year old man, and a 27-year woman – who identified themselves as members of the Community Services Board, attempted to contact the suspect, 46-year old Victor Ray Newson.


The Virginia Department of Transportation will close the historic Aden Road bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad Friday, after an inspection has revealed further deterioration of the 132-year-old structure. Read more at Bristow Beat.


Sara Townsend, a former teacher, has announced her run for delegate in Virginia’s 31st district – which includes Fauquier and Prince William County.

Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, her opponent in the race, is the long-time incumbent for the seat, serving as a delegate since 2002.


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