Qasim Rashid, a human rights attorney, is running for Virginia State Senator for the 28th District on a platform of equality, increased healthcare access, and prioritizing education. The district includes Stafford and a portion of Prince William County.
Republican Richard Stuart currently holds the seat.
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FREDERICKSBURG– U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half held last weekend in Fredericksburg as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02.
The Fredericksburg resident and Logistics Officer at Officer Candidate School in Marine Corps Base Quantico is the 2018 Marine Corps Athlete of the Year. This award is determined by an active duty Marine’s athletic skill and how well they embody Marine Corps values.
STAFFORD — (Press release) The family of Sgt. Charles Calvin Strong will honor him and his sacrifice on May 24 at Stafford’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
His wife, Taylor Strong, a Stafford County native, and their daughter, Sophie, will place a wreath in memory of Sgt. Strong and those who, along with him, have died in service to the country.
MANASSAS –– Ken Elston resigned from the Manassas City Council on Monday.
Elston will leave the city’s governing body effective at the end of July 2019.
STAFFORD — The Omniride commuter bus service is considering commuter expanding to Stafford County.
At the transit agency’s Board of Commissioner’s meeting on May 2, new options for OmniRide to help get cars off busy Interstate 95s and 395 during an expansion of the E-ZPass Express Lanes.
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Editors note: “People on the Move” is a new post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.
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MANASSAS – Abberly Avera, a new apartment living community, has just opened by welcoming its first residents and unveiling community amenities. Located at 11601 Hokie Stone Loop in Manassas, this community will consist of 13 buildings with a total of 336 apartment homes.
“We’re excited to welcome new residents to this stunning community and have an incredible team in place to serve them,” said Lance Goss, Director of Operations at HHHunt Apartment Living.
