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What’s behind the ‘strict zero tolerance’ mask policy in effect for bike-to-work day

By Uriah Kiser

Businesses are opening back up, and once again, workers are being asked to bike to work.

After taking a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the annual Bike to Work Day in the Washington area will be held tomorrow. There are several outdoor pit stops in the region, including six in Prince William County and one in Manassas, where riders can stop off for a free t-shirt and for some water (we’ll list those locations at the bottom of this post), and participants must register online for an appointment in which to visit the pit stop and get the free t-shirt.

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Leaders press pause on Downtown Stafford, say project too complicated to understand

By Rick Horner
A rendering of Fountain Park, located next to the Stafford County Courthouse (lower right), a development that could have nearly 1,000 new apartment homes in buildings as tall as five stories.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors pumped the breaks on the development of Downtown Stafford, next to the county’s iconic courthouse.

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Business

I-66 toll lanes admin, maintenance complex being built near Manassas

By Potomac Local News
A new headquarters for the firms working to built toll lanes on I-66 will be located 7450 Century Park Drive near Manassas

As the region reopens, eyes are shifting back to the roads as workers head back to the office.

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Features

Dumfries-based Young Marines distributes computers across U.S.

By Potomac Local News
Computers Donated to the PACEWest School. [Submitted photo]

The Dumfries-based Young Marines distributed computers to children across the country that did not have them. The non-profit says its part of a national effort to fill gaps within vulnerable school systems.

The organization writes:

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Obituaries

William Hays Parks

By Press Release

On Tuesday, 11, May 2021, Mr. W. Hays Parks, went to Our Lord after suffering a stroke. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, as well as Baylor University and Baylor Law. He was 80 years old. Mr. Parks entered federal service in 1963 as a commissioned officer […]

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Politics

Roem wants to make FOIA requests cheaper or free

By Local News
Delegate Danica Roem (right) listens to a constituent speak at a town hall meeting.

To make the case for why Virginia’s public-records law needs to work better for reporters and citizens alike, Del. Danica Roem told the story of a constituent, Stephanie Minor, who Roem said spent seven months fighting Prince William County Public Schools for access to video footage showing her autistic daughter being dragged off a school bus.

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Update on Route 28 widening in Bristow, Nokesville

By Potomac Local News
Broad Run bridge on Route 28 near the Manassas Regional Airport

Orange cones are still a constant on Route 28 west of Manassas as crews work to widen the road.

This project includes widening just over a mile of Route 28 from a four-lane undivided roadway to a six-lane divided roadway. In addition to widening the road, crews are also installing storm drainage improvements, stormwater management facilities, pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, utility improvements.

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