Insidenova.com: “Down just two votes, Maria Martin announced Tuesday she intends to request a recount in the Republican primary for the District 29 State Senate seat, even as opponent Nikki Rattray Baldwin declared victory in the contest.”
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Air Quality Alert: COG forecasts Code Red air quality for the DC region tomorrow, Thursday, June 29, due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.
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Hillary Clinton posted to Twitter today, urging Democrats to organize and flip three seats in the House of Delegates.
The former First Lady reminded her followers that Democrats only need three seats to regain control of Virginia’s House of Delegates.
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “With a shift to northwesterly winds behind the cold front, it will also bring the return of haze and smoke to the skies. An Air Quality Alert is in place today for all of MD, the DC metro, and portions of northern VA into the northern Shenandoah Valley.”
“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.”
Stafford County Public Schools: “Stafford County public schools are again partnering with Giant Food on a program to help support children facing food insecurity. From June 16 through July 27, 2023, Giant Food patrons may “ROUND UP AT THE REGISTER” their grocery purchase.”
“These donations provide another opportunity for us to support our families, and we are thankful for this important partnership.” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor.
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Virginia Department of Transportation: “School’s out for summer, and it’s time to hit the road to favorite holiday destinations. To keep travelers focused on the Fourth of July fun-in-the-sun and fireworks instead of traffic, the Virginia Department of Transportation will be suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Monday, July 3, until noon on Wednesday, July 5.”
The Center Square: “With his Republican opponent still to be determined, Democratic Sen. Jeremy McPike is a winner in Virginia’s District 29, accepting a concession on Sunday from Del. Elizabeth Guzman.”
“The Republican race from last Tuesday remains too close to call. In the most recent announced tabulation, only two votes separate candidates Nikki Rattray Baldwin, the leader, and Maria Martin.”
The COG provides air quality forecasts and educates the public about actions that can be taken to reduce pollution and health risks in the metropolitan Washington area.
”Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada will contribute to the increased levels of fine particle pollution. The Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease.”
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Prince William Police Department: “On June 25 at 1:22PM, officers responded to the 3400 block of Flint Hill Pl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed the victim, a 36-year-old woman, observed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures.”
“The accused fled on foot when the victim stated she was going to contact the police. While checking the area, officers located the accused and detained him without incident. At no point was there any physical contact between the victim and the accused. While investigating the incident, detectives determined the accused was involved in two additional indecent exposure incidents that were reported to have occurred in the 12200 block of Cotton Mill Dr. on June 20 and at Palm Beach Tan located at 12499 Dillingham Sq. on June 18.”
“Arrested on June 27: Daniel Christopher SHANNON, 33, of 611 Olde Forge Dr. in [Stafford]. Charged with 1 count of murder, 1 count of aggravated malicious wounding, 2 counts of using a firearm in commission of a felony, and 1 count of discharging a firearm within a dwelling Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
“Identified: The deceased victim was identified as Jeremiah Quentin DECK, 21, of Woodbridge”