NORTH STAFFORD — A drive-through lane was the central concern of a new Starbucks planned for The Garrison, a long-awaited development in North Stafford which promises a new movie theater, shops, and housing.
The Stafford County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit which would allow the future Starbucks to operate a drive-through, in addition to serving customers who get out of their cars and walk inside to order food and drinks.
We’re hearing from the Virginia Department of Transportation which is telling Interstate 95 travelers to anticipate daytime and overnight work zones on the north and southbound sees of the highway this week.
Here are the construction projects and work zones to watch :
MANASSAS — The Manassas Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Madrigal Singers of Osbourn Park High School for Beethoven Festival, an all-Beethoven performance at 7:30 pm on May 4, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
The Madrigal Singers perform under the direction of Dominic Izzo, the vocal teacher at Osbourn Park High School. Accompanied by the MSO under the direction of James Villani, they will perform Beethoven’s Mass in C Major (Kyrie, Gloria), and the ‘Hallelujah’ from ‘Christ on the Mount of Olives’.
It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Ernest Young Jr. Announces his unexpected passing, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 44 years.
Fred was born on Aug. 7, 1975, in Newport News, Va. and loved calling Virginia home until his untimely passing. He was a United States Air Force veteran and also a Satellite Communications operator for NASA. He was an avid sports fan and also loved his music as well. Let him tell it he…
MANASSAS — Manassas leaders are celebrating today as Nicole Smith, the city’s economic development coordinator received an endorsement as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
The national recognition form the International Economic Development Council denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
STAFFORD — An elderly woman died early Monday morning after a tree crashed through her residence during a storm that swept through Stafford County.
On April 15, 2019, at approximately 1:43 a.m., deputies responded to an assist rescue at a residence located on Doyle Place. During the storm, a tree fell on the residence, injuring an 82- year-old man and killing a 78-year-old female subject who was asleep inside, states Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman Amanda Vicinanzo.
Update 1 p.m.
Stafford County officials tell us that residents are entering the clean-up phase of the recovery from the sudden storm. Below is information designed to assist in storm recovery:
STAFFORD — This video clearly shows where a new portion of Courthouse Road will connect with an entrance to Stafford Hospital.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office posted new drone video taken high above the Courthouse Road realignment project. The road is being moved slightly to the south to connect with Hospital Center Boulevard, at Stafford Hospital.
This forecast is produced by the National Weather Service.
MANASSAS — The city of Manassas will soon be getting a much-needed upgrade to its traffic signals which are using software that is over a decade old.
“We actually just had our kickoff meeting this morning with the contractor to get started.” Deputy City Manager Bryan Foster said on Thursday.
