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The Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care awarded grant

Published March 6, 2024 at 12:17PM

Fredericksburg Continuum of Care: On January 22, 2024 the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) received funding in the amount of $21,000 to support the Community Based Eligibility Worker Program to provide outreach to individuals and families experiencing homeless to access Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) more easily.

hoThe CoC is the federally mandated coalition responsible for planning and implementing homeless services throughout Planning District 16, including the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, and the City of Fredericksburg.

Rain, fog blanket Mid-Atlantic Region | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2024 at 8:13AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

Residents in the Mid-Atlantic region can expect unsettled weather as a low-pressure system tracks up the East Coast, accompanied by a cold front advancing from the Ohio River Valley. According to the National Weather Service, this system will bring a mix of rain, fog, and drizzle to the area through tonight.

Longtime Manassas Park city manager accepts a job in Fairfax City

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2024 at 9:38AM

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Prince William Times: Manassas Park Manager Laszlo Palko, who shepherded the city through financial distress and a multiyear project to create a downtown featuring a new city hall and library, is leaving to become the new city manager in Fairfax City.

Palko’s resignation takes effect April 27. The new job will come with a significantly higher salary: $275,000 a year. Palko made $184,000 while employed by the City of Manassas Park.

Easter Bunny returns to Potomac Mills on March 8

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 5, 2024 at 9:00AM

Press Release: Potomac Mills is pleased to announce Bunny visits for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience at Potomac Mills. The Bunny arrives on Friday, March 8, and will be available for visits until Saturday, March 30.

The Bunny Photo Experience will be open seven days a week and hours vary throughout the season. Find the full list of hours here. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Make Bunny reservations today by clicking here.

Davis retires from Germanna, becomes head of Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Trustees

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2024 at 8:17AM

[Photo: Photo by Suzanne Rossi for Germanna Community College ]

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Unsettled weather pattern ahead | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2024 at 7:44AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

Residents of the Mid-Atlantic are advised to brace for a series of weather systems set to sweep through the region, bringing a mix of rain, fog, and fluctuating temperatures over the next few days.

Call to Action: Volunteer Prince William relocates

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 5, 2024 at 7:00AM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:26AM

[Volunteer Prince William via Facebook]

Greetings, Prince William – Volunteer Prince William is on the move to a new office! We will be relocating to 8621 Breeden Avenue, Manassas, on Monday, March 4. We will be closed Monday, March 4, but plan to re-open at our new location on Tuesday, March 5. Our phone numbers and website address will remain the same. Questions? Please email [email protected].

—Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Fredericksburg Regional Transit awarded hospital grants

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 4, 2024 at 8:00PM

A Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus serves a bus stop at the Stafford County Courthouse. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

More in a press release from City of Fredericksburg:

These grant awards will allow the agency to continue to provide transit service in the Fredericksburg region that will facilitate access to healthcare through public transportation and act as a mechanism to help address health issues through the benefits and connections transit service provides.

Route 610 congestion concerns call for traffic signal adjustments

By Potomac Local News

Published March 4, 2024 at 5:32PM

Photo: VDOT

Heavy traffic congestion continues to plague Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) in North Stafford, prompting concerns from County Supervisor Tinesha Allen regarding traffic signal timing and drivers’ habit of blocking intersections, commonly known as “blocking the box.”

Allen emphasized the need for adjustments to signal alignment along the corridor, spanning the 5-mile stretch of Route 610 from Washington Drive to Shelton Shop Road, including major secondary roads like Mine and Eustace roads. She highlighted the significant backups during rush hours, particularly at intersections lacking synchronized signals, exacerbating congestion from Washington Drive to Eustace and again from the Park Ridge neighborhood to Shelton Shop Road.

VDOT addresses drainage concerns along River Road following heavy rainfall

By Potomac Local News

Published March 4, 2024 at 5:13PM

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is addressing drainage concerns along River Road in Falmouth following heavy rainfall in January. VDOT spokesman Kyle Bates presented plans to the Stafford Board of Supervisors, highlighting the impact of the significant rain on the area.

“With the substantial rainfall in January, we’ve identified various drainage issues,” stated Bates during the presentation. “While the flooding presented challenges, it also pinpointed areas needing attention.”