Virginia crossed a threshold in 2018: It was the first time people drove more miles on state roads and highways but gas tax revenues collected at the pump fell.
They were down $48 million, down from about $700 million collected annual gas tax revenues.
The effort to add a bring a Liberty Place to Downtown Fredericksburg, a building that will house new retail and restaurants, to include a new Mellow Mushroom pizzeria, will mean some traffic disruptions in the city. A press release states:
Motorists are advised of upcoming work zones and traffic pattern changes in the 600 block of William Street (between Douglas and Winchester Streets) associated with construction of the new Liberty Place development. On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 and 11, the right thru-lane and right side parking lane will be closed to traffic to facilitate the installation of new utilities under the roadway.
City leaders on Monday night authorized the city manager to install up to 10 cameras at problem intersections in the city where drivers are known to run red lights.
Officials have not said where or when the new cameras will be installed. “Our goal here is to reduce driver behavior at the most troubled intersections,” said Manassas Police Chief Douglas Keen said.
Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.
This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.
2nd Amendment rights advocates filled the Manassas City Council Chambers urging city leaders to send a message to Richmond lawmakers — protect their rights to bear arms.
“Extreme gun control bills in Richmond are attempts to intimidate Virginia citizens,” Kevin Leigh told city council members.
Duck Donuts is offering free delivery on doughnuts. It tells Potomac Local:
Thanks to a partnership with DoorDash, customers can order donuts now through December 15, guests can custom order their donuts and have them delivered to their door.
Liria M. Vouzikas, of Woodbridge Virginia, passed Saturday, December 7, 2019. Liria, 79, was born April 28, 1940 in Greece before immigrating to the United States. Along with a career as a hair stylist, Liria loved antiques and her family.
Councilwoman Michelle Davis-Younger says she’s going to seek the nomination to be the next Manassas Mayor.
Davis-Younger took office in January 2019. Councilwoman Michelle Davis-Younger is a lifelong resident of the City of Manassas. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson Senior High School in 1987.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Woodbridge Relay for Life in memory of Markita. https://www.volunteerprincewilliam.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=7860
Clarence Vincent Fitzpatrick
