The Virginia Railway Operations Board discussed the proposed name change in its closed session meeting Friday, September 20 in Woodbridge.
The Broad Run-Airport Station at the end of the Manassas VRE line would be renamed Manassas Airport Station if the name change is approved.
Located in North Stafford and once a Christian school, it’s the newest county school facility.
“I was blown away by the work that they’ve done to get this up and running this year,” Northam said.
This post is part of our Project:Election series, our annual look at candidates running for local office.
Doug Taggart, an engineer and small business owner, is running to become the Potomac District Supervisor for Prince William County. His focuses include transportation and improved business development in the county.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
(Press Release) The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be installing new signs at Park & Ride commuter lots in the Fredericksburg area next week to prohibit motorists from leaving their vehicles unattended for more than 10 days.
Crews will start installing the signs next week at the Staffordboro Boulevard lot near Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) in Stafford County. Workers will then move south to install the signage at the other Park & Ride lots in Stafford, Spotsylvania County, and Caroline County.
(Press Release) After an extensive interview process, the Board of County Supervisors appointed Acting Chief Tim Keen to the position of Chief of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System.
“Chief Keen is a proven leader. He knows this community, has dedicated his professional life to serving Prince William County, and has demonstrated the ability to lead a combined Fire and Rescue System through any challenge and transition,” said Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors.
James “Heavy Duty” Masonis, 54 of Woodbridge, VA passed away on September 9, 2019. He was born at Sheppard AFB, TX to Jerome and the late Virginia Soechting Masonis. Including his mother, he is preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Perdue.
He is survived by his father, Jerome F. Masonis, his sister Ginger (Kevin) Tansey, his brother Jerome (Debbie) Masonis and many nephews and nieces.
Obituary Pending
OmniRide Express buses will follow the Emergency Service Plan during the afternoon/evening commute today, Monday, September 23, due to street closures for demonstrations in Washington D.C.
Beginning at 12 noon, OmniRide Express buses will only pick up from Metro stations.
For the month of September, Mariachi’s Tequileria & Restaurant in Manassas will donate to The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation a portion of the proceeds from the sales of specific entrees and drinks.
Mariachi’s Tequileria & Restaurant General Manager Luke Tamer’s six-month-old daughter underwent open-heart surgery at Inova Children’s Hospital.
