Potomac Local News

Germanna Community College offers “summer skillup” for those out of work

Published June 3, 2020 at 12:22PM

Germanna Community College Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford County.

Germanna Community College is offering free zoom sessions for citizens in need of computer and career help over the Summer.

In an effort to help local people laid off due to the pandemic, Germanna Community College is offering a free “Summer Skillup” online class this summer called, “Computers and Career Planning- Your Path to Success.” The class builds an understanding of computer essentials, popular programs, and integrates this knowledge into resume creation for job searches, states Michael Zitz, of Germanna College in an email.

Opinion

Woodbridge District Supervisor thanks OmniRide workers

By Press Release

Published June 3, 2020 at 12:18PM

As Chair of the Board of PRTC, I understand the importance of providing reliable, safe, and efficient transportation for residents around Prince William County and the D.C. area. The goal of our transit services – The OmniRide and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) – has always been to get residents where they need to go while reducing congestion. OmniRide and the VRE rely heavily on our transit employees to help carry out these goals. Now with COVID-19 critically impacting our economy, our transit workers are even more vital in providing critical transportation services.

Opinion

Stafford Sheriff: ‘That police officer tarnished the badge’

By Press Release

Published June 3, 2020 at 12:15PM | Updated June 3, 2020 at 12:43PM

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” These are the words that come to mind as we contemplate a great injustice that has rattled the nation over the past several days.

Although the death of George Floyd took place hundreds of miles from Stafford County, the impact of this injustice has reverberated across the nation including here in our community. Alongside our community, we watched with horror the chilling video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd for a prolonged period of time as he pleaded for help and yelled “I can’t breathe.” Several officers stood nearby—doing nothing—as George Floyd took his last breath and died at the hands of the officers who took an oath to protect and serve their communities.

Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Hayden

By Press Release

Published June 3, 2020 at 11:24AM

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Prince William

Portions of Sudley Road Closed due to protests

By Gianna Jirak

Published June 2, 2020 at 9:52PM | Updated June 3, 2020 at 2:27PM

It’s not the best time to be traveling around Manassas.

Sudley Road in the area of Sudley Manor Drive was closed about 8:45 p.m. ‘out of an abundance of caution’ due to nearby protests, according to a Facebook post from the Prince William County Police Department. Additional road closures can be expected, as the protestors are moving toward I-66.

News

Stafford airport wrangles with lower fuel sales, debt repayment

By Rick Horner

Published June 2, 2020 at 4:31PM | Updated June 3, 2020 at 5:26PM

Profits at Stafford Airport are nearly grounded due to low fuel sales and a lower number of customers.

Stafford Regional Airport has seen its business take a nosedive due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Their fuel sales are down 67%, and their aircraft operations are down by over 50%.

Features

Duck Donuts prepares to celebrate National Donut Day

By Trinity Bui

Published June 2, 2020 at 4:26PM

On June 5, Duck Donuts will honor National Donut Day with a free Cinnamon Sugar Donut for its members.

From June 5 through June 7, all registered Duck Donuts reward members will receive a free Cinnamon Sugar Donut offer. This offer is available in-store, online, through the app, or delivery at participating locations.

Quantico

Marine Corps Marathon to add virtual event for October

By Rick Horner

Published June 2, 2020 at 4:23PM

The Marine Corps Marathon 17.75K run in Prince William Forest Park [Photo: Marine Corps Marathon]

The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend that is planned for October will have a new addition that will employ the safety measures and follow the guidance of government and public health officials.

In addition to the planned live version, the MCM10K scheduled for October 25, 2020, will now be offered as a virtual event.

News

Fredericksburg curfew continues after days of protests

By Gianna Jirak

Published June 2, 2020 at 4:20PM

Fredericksburg City Hall [Photo: Fredericksburg Va. Government Facebook page]

Northern Virginia may have recently reopened, but no one is supposed to be going out in Fredericksburg.

The City of Fredericksburg declared a state of emergency and issued an 8 pm curfew yesterday, June 1, in response to protests within the city. The curfew will last until June 3, and it prohibits residents of the city from being in public between the hours of 8 p.m to 6 a.m. The curfew, however, does not apply in all situations. ‘Traveling to and from work and medical emergencies’ are situations in which the curfew does not have to be followed, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department.