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Stafford, Va. –– One man was placed behind bars this weekend, charged with arson after he called the sheriff’s department, apparently on himself, officials say.
The expo originally began as a service of the Prince William County Park Authority but was eventually dropped due to budgetary restrictions, shared Park Authority representatives. After the park authority dropped the program, the children’s clothing store Gymboree brought it back, and then passed the torch again to Mona Tisler, who also runs the Classy Kids Consignment Sale.
A state of emergency is declared in Virginia following major storms that killed at least six, one person is dead this morning after their truck flipped over near Manassas, and state health officials say whooping cough cases are on the rise, and are warning residents to take precautions.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell vetoed the redistricting plan, and officials have said it is the first time in 40 years that a redistricting plan put forth by the Senate did not receive bi-partisan support.
The governor says the plan does not comply with state and federal laws, and that it could not pass mandates set forth in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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North Stafford, Va. –– About 10 people showed up last night to participate in Stafford County’s mandatory political redistricting process. At the meeting held at North Stafford High School, many who spoke were concerned that the Aquia Harbour neighborhood is being split up.
The event will take place between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Curtis Park in Stafford County.
It was originally supposed to take place between the same hours on Saturday, but inclement weather in the forecast prompted park officials Friday morning to postpone the event.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, will be busy protesting both the Lake Ridge “Fish “Out at Tall Oaks Pool, and the Ringling Brothers Circus at George Mason’s Patriot Center. You can join the protesters, or the events all weekend long.
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Seven bicycle safety stations were set up in the neighborhood where families and children could have their bikes inspected for safety and learn bike-riding etiquette. T
The event was called the Bike Safety Rodeo, and proved to be a way to bring the community together.