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E-ZPass lanes between Garrisonville, Courthouse roads will be closed nightly

By Uriah Kiser
Drivers see purple signs ahead of E-ZPass Express Lanes entrances. [Photo: VDOT]

“During the single lane closure between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., the 95 Express Lanes will be traveling southbound. The Lanes are regularly closed between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. on weeknights for southbound to northbound reversal. When the reversal is complete, the entry points near Courthouse Road and near Garrisonville Road will remain closed until 4 a.m. The southern most entry point into the 95 Express Lanes during this time will be near Dumfries Road.”

“Travelers are reminded to avoid distractions, reduce speeds, and stay alert for signage directing traffic.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “High temperatures today are forecast to be in the low to mid-80s. Sunny and dry conditions today, with increasing clouds and shower chances to finish off the weekend and take us into early next week.”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low of around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

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FredNats took first loss of series against Riverdogs

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats took their first loss of the series this week, falling 4-1 against the Charleston Riverdogs.”

“After the first two innings went by scoreless, the Riverdogs drew first blood in the top of the third inning. Cooper Kinney worked a walk with two outs in the frame, then Dom Keegan quickly doubled off the wall in center field to plate Kinney and give the ‘Dogs a 1-0 edge.”

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Last week for annual memberships! Sales end Sunday, June 18

By Uriah Kiser
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Sunday, June 17, 2023, is the last day this summer you can purchase an annual membership to Potomac Local News.

Our members support our local news reporting and get 100% access to everything we publish on our website, news email, and social media. Please click here to purchase and become a member today, and thank you.

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I-66 E-ZPass lanes gives $5,000 to Boxes of Basics non-profit

By Uriah Kiser
Sarah Tyndall, executive director, Boxes of Basics, Sally Crockett, program manager, Boxes of Basics, Kirsten West, senior communications specialist, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, Nancy H. Smith, corporate affairs director, I-66 Express Mobility Partners.

Bolstering a relationship begun during the company’s clothing drive last winter, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) presented a check of $5000 to Prince William-based Boxes of Basics at a ceremony this morning at the not-for-profit organization’s offices in Manassas.

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “After a dry start to the day, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this morning into this afternoon.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Widespread haze before 11 am. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

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Fredericksburg gets back to .500 with 6-1 win

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Nationals picked up their fifth win in a row in a 6-1 defeat of the Charleston Riverdogs.”

“Charleston did take an early lead in the top of the first. Xavier Isaac laced a one-out single, then Dominic Keegan reached on an E6. Cooper Kinney followed by grounding into a fielder’s choice at third base, but then a wild throw to first allowed Keegan to score from second base.”

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Stafford motorcyclist killed on I-95 at Dale City

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Prince William County. The crash occurred June 7, 2023, shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 95 in the access lanes, near Exit 156 for Dale City.”

“A 2007 Honda CBR1000 RR motorcycle was traveling north on I-95 at a high rate of speed when it cut through the gore area of the exit ramp and struck an impact attenuator. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike. The motorcyclist and debris from the motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound 2015 Hyundai SUV that was traveling in the right exit lane.”

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OmniRide offering free rides Friday, June 9, 2023; Poor air quality forecasted

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer fare-free rides this Friday, June 9. Fare-free travel is being made available to passengers to reduce the number of single-occupancy cars on area roadways that contribute to pollution, which is especially important during this period of poor and smoky air quality from the Canadian wildfires.”

National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington: “Here is the latest Air Quality Forecast for today from http://AirNow.gov. Currently, much of the area has code Orange or Red air quality, and areas around the DC metro are purple or Very Unhealthy. For the most up to date information see http://airnow.gov.”

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