Insidenova: “Two Republicans in the 29th Senate District are looking to flip a blue seat come November, but first, they’ll face off in a June 20 primary.”
“Woodbridge resident Nikki Baldwin, a native of Florida who says she spent time in foster care before enlisting in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, is running in her first race for public office. She’s running on a platform of parental input on educational issues and against race-based school admissions.”
Stafford County Government: “Stafford County Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills for the first half of 2023 have been mailed and the due date is approaching. The taxes are due on Monday, June 5, 2023. The Stafford Treasurer’s Office encourages citizens to pay by the due date to avoid additional penalties. There are many convenient ways to pay, including the secure online bill-paying system, Invoice Cloud. Citizens can always call the Treasurer’s Office with concerns or questions.”
“The Treasurer’s Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. You may pay online by credit card or e-check at the Invoice Cloud portal on Stafford’s website, by phone at (540) 608-2142, in person at the Treasurer’s Office, by mail, or via the after-hours drop box located at the front of the entrance to the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Today will bring the first shot for 90 degrees. Skies may be hazy at times due to the wildfire over southern NJ. A backdoor cold front tracks through on Sat, increasing shower chances, especially west of I-95. Expect quieter weather into early next week.”
Air Quality Alert: “The DC region is currently experiencing Code Orange unhealthy air and Code Orange air is forecast for [today], Friday, June 2. Area residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities.”
Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats walked off against the Shorebirds for the second time this week, in an eventful 8-7 victory.”
“Daylen Lile drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the first, stole second base, and then scored the games’ first run on a Sammy Infante double. Infante later swiped third base, setting him up to score on a Paul Witt sacrifice fly to put Fredericksburg ahead 2-0.”
“The 39-year-old driver had glassy, bloodshot eyes, the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, and admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving. She was subsequently charged by Aquia Harbour Police for driving under the influence. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.”
“Both victims are expected to make a full recovery. The crash investigation remains active and is being investigated by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office’s Traffic Safety Unit.”
Stafford County Public Schools press release: “Stafford County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the sites and times as follows:”
Manassas City Government: “The City of Manassas has been awarded the Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award from the League of American Bicyclists. The City of Manassas joins 506 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program sets the standard for how communities build and benchmark progress toward making biking better.”
“The City of Manassas has worked to create a network of bicycle paths and bike lanes to help cyclists of all capabilities travel safely around and within the City of Manassas.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “June 1 [today] marks the start of Meteorological Summer, which runs between June 1st-August 31. Expect a warm-up to near 90 degrees by Fri before a backdoor cold front moves through Sat. This will increase shower chances on Sat with a marked cool down by Sun.”
Fast fact: “If anyone has noticed, the severe weather season has been slow to evolve across the region. Stats do not lie as our office did not issue a single Severe Thunderstorm Warning in May (last May this occurred was 1987).”
