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.
The Friday Power Lunch returns this week with a powerful conversation titled Say It Again: We Are Somebody — Mutual Aid, Moral Courage, & Belonging.
The program will honor Rev. Jessie Jackson and his enduring legacy.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — On June 21, Michael R. Vanderpool will be recognized with the Vision Award, the highest honor given by Leadership Prince William (LPW).
The award will be presented during the organization’s annual Evening of Excellence Gala at the Clubs at Quantico.
ALEXANDRIA – Transurban, operators of the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes, is sharing these travel tips to promote both fast and safe travel this Memorial Day weekend.
Traffic on I-95 is expected to surge as early as Thursday, May 23. Using the E-ZPass lanes could shave up to 75 minutes off of your drive.
STAFFORD – The Graphic Imaging and Printing program at North Stafford High School (NSHS) is the Region Three winner of 2019 Creating Excellence Program Award.
This award recognizes programs and partnerships that promote excellence in career and technical education.
HAYMARKET – Tough Mudder Classic, an eight to 10-mile obstacle course adventure, is coming to Haymarket’s Silver Lake Park for the weekend of June 1 and 2.
According to Amanda Evertz, a Tough Mudder PR representative, the Silver Lake property was chosen because it has a varied terrain including open areas and woods trails. It’s also a scenic property with a geographic location well-suited to the event. Depending on the mud, it’s expected to be an exciting course.
ALEXANDRIA — (Press Release) A Mexican citizen who was convicted in state court of a sex offense against a minor pleaded guilty today to illegally reentering the United States.
According to court documents, Jose Fabian Murcia, 41, was removed from the country at taxpayer expense in 2001 and 2004. In 2018, law enforcement encountered him in Virginia after he was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery against a victim under the age of 13 and taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship – both felonies in Virginia. Fabian Murcia was later convicted in Prince William County for indecent liberties with a child.
Margaret Franklin is running for the Board of Supervisors for Woodbridge and wants to keep fighting for Woodbridge’s potential and growth.
The political newcomer seeks to unseat the long-serving Frank Principi, a Democrat who was first elected Woodbridge District Supervisor in 2007.
