STAFFORD COUNTY — Work on the Interstate 95 “FredEx” express lanes extension, and the Rappahannock River Crossing projects will bring lane closures this week in Stafford County.
The “FredEx” project will extend the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes south from Garrisonville Road in North Stafford to Truslow Road near Route 17 near Fredericksburg.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – Metrorail is closing six stations south of National Airport for platform repairs this summer, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and OmniRide are stepping in with alternative transportation options.
VRE has lowered the cost of a single-ride Amtrak Step-Up ticket from $8 to $4. It will also free up space on its trains for new riders, particularly those boarding at Franconia-Springfield or Alexandria – by giving passengers with multi-ride tickets (monthly, 5-day, 10-ride, and transit link card) the option to use any of 12 Amtrak trains listed on the current VRE schedule.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — John and Christina Hayes were recognized among this year’s outstanding foster parents on Wednesday.
Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia were honored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors as the region’s 2019 Foster Parents of the Year.
QUANTICO – A temporary exhibit commemorating war dogs is opening May 18.
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” will spotlight and honor the important role these four-legged warriors serve. This exhibit will be on display from through September of 2019 in the National Museum of the Marine Corps Combat Art Gallery.
WOODBRIDGE — Police now have a man in custody after a body was found in Woodbridge late last month.
On May 10, detectives from the Prince William police Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection to the death of a 23-year-old Washington D.C. man, identified as Angelo Kadro Blakeney.
ROCKHILL — A Stafford County fire engine ran off the road.
A crew from station 14 on Shelton Shop Road was traveling west on Route 610 near Rockhill Church Road about 7:30 a.m. Sunday when the right side tires on the truck ran into the shoulder.
Each May, for one week, the Nation recognizes the service and sacrifice of the country’s law enforcement officers. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation naming Peace Officer Memorial Day as May 15 and the week this day falls as “National Police Week”.
This year, we will celebrate our profession and remember our fallen brothers and sisters May 13-19. Thousands of law enforcement officers from the region, state, country, and even from across the world descend upon the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and to come together as family to support one another in mutual camaraderie. Although this week is often considered a somber time meant to reflect and remember those we have lost, we can also use this week to take time and thank those who have served and continue to serve their communities.
I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning while managing to stay dry. Rain is in the forecast as we finish the weekend and begin the new work week on Monday.
As we look back on the week that was and share with you the top five most-read stories on Potomac Local News. I’ll also take a moment to review the week that was.
