WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Tobacco-Free Youth Act on Monday, May 20, following which he gave a speech discussing the act. He was joined in the introduction by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
The act would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, from 18 to 21.
STAFFORD – The Stafford County Democratic Committee will hold an nominating caucus on June 1 between 12:30 and 4 p.m.
The caucus will be held at the Rowser Building, Room B, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway in Stafford for the purpose of nominating candidates for Griffis-Widewater Supervisor, Rock Hill Supervisor, George Washington Supervisor, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Commissioner of Revenue, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
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STAFFORD COUNTY — A new bus service will take riders from Stafford County to New York City.
Starting with a three-day run May 25 -27 then continuing full time, four-days-a-week on June 15, the Fredericksburg region will get its very own stop on a bus run to New York City, with the following additional stops:
STAFFORD — Students called Stafford’s antiquated two-lane roads dangerous as they remembered their friend, a 17-year-old girl who died behind the wheel of her car on her birthday.
Helen Wang, Colonial Forge High School student, was hit and killed after a picnic with her friends on her 17th birthday on May 16. She was leaving the Abel Lake Boat Ramp, where she met her friends for an afternoon at the reservoir.
From Manassas police:
Officers observed the suspect acting disorderly outside of the business. The suspect was placed under arrest for the charges of intoxicated in public, disorderly conduct, and carrying a concealed weapon while intoxicated. During the booking process, the suspect kicked an officer and was subsequently charged.
ARLINGTON — The newly improved Pentagon South Parking Lot is now open and is anticipated to improve traffic flow for commuters.
The Pentagon South Parking Lot’s new, dedicated bus loop should decrease conflicts between passenger vehicles and buses. Additional features include new pedestrian sidewalks with fencing and barriers; new signage and pavement markings indicating the slug lanes within the parking lot; and new lighting for the bus loop, sidewalk, and slug lanes.
