Potomac Local News

Call to Action: Summer coaches needed basketball, volleyball

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:09AM

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Prince William

National Garbage Man Day to celebrate those keeping communities clean

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:07AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — June 17 is National Garbage Man Day, and communities across the nation are encouraged take a moment and show appreciation to their trash collectors.

Trash collectors and the men and women in the solid waste management industry are honored annually on June 17 for “Keeping You and the Environment Safe!”

Occoquan Spring Arts & Crafts Show to be revamped in 2020

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:06AM

Occoquan celebrates its 49th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Sept 29 - 30. After weeks of persistent rain, the warm sunny weekend weather brought one of the largest crowds, bringing more than 10,000 to browse among more than 250 vendors. Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta said this was one of the best shows in recent memory.

OCCOQUAN — Occoquan plans on revamping its Spring Arts & Crafts Show next year, creating a new one-day event celebrating the historic town’s natural beauty along the Occoquan River.

RiverFest 2020 will feature a full day of activities for all ages, including live entertainment, food, a juried artisans’ market, beverage garden, river activities, and more.

Event

StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center

November 14, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Event location

Workhouse Arts Center

9518 Workhouse Way

Lorton , Virginia 22079

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StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.

News

Amy Ashworth runs for Commonwealth’s Attorney with focus on juveniles, domestic violence

By Potomac Local News

Published May 28, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated May 29, 2019 at 1:11AM

Amy Ashworth, an attorney in Nokesville, wants to bring her prosecutor experience to the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney. She is bringing awareness to fair handling of juvenile crimes, domestic violence focus, and discrimination in the justice system.

Name: Amy Ashworth

Obituaries

Richard ‘Duke’ Samuel White

By Potomac Local News

Published May 28, 2019 at 2:31PM

Richard “Duke” S. White Sr., 86, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home in Linden with his wife Brenda at his side.

Duke was born on April 8, 1933 in Washington D.C. to the late Samuel and Gertrude Johnson White. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William White and sister, Mary Triplett; nephews, David Triplett and Paul Triplett.

News

Manassas taxes hiked 5% to pay for schools, jail expansion

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 28, 2019 at 10:13AM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

MANASSAS — Homeowners in Manassas will pay more in taxes next year.

The city council hiked the tax rate by two cents to $1.48 per $100 of assessed property value. It’s a 5% percent increase that will generate an average tax bill of 4,295 for city residents in fiscal 2020, starting July 1.

Traffic

OmniRide to VRE shuttles start today, in place as Metro bypass

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:51AM

ALEXANDRIA — As six Metrorail stations south of National Airport are now shut down this summer, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will be a convenient alternative for many commuters.

VRE offers service at two stations, Franconia-Springfield and Alexandria, that are a short walk from the closed Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town Metrorail stations. VRE trains run northbound in the morning and southbound in the evening with stops at Crystal City in Virginia, and L’Enfant and Union Station in Washington, D.C.

Business

Stafford businesses presented with awards

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:48AM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) For 2019, the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) presented its Cornerstone Business Award to LifeCare Medical Transports and its Business of the Year award to SimVentions.

The Cornerstone Business Award is an annual award presented to the Stafford County business that exemplifies long-term economic impact and corporate citizen commitment to their business, workforce, and the Stafford County community.

Business

Oldest bank in Virginia names new President and COO

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:47AM

Burke & Herbert Bank announced David P. Boyle will join the Bank as its new President & Chief Operating Officer, effective June 3.

Scott McSween, who holds this position currently, will become the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer and serve in this role until the end of 2019, when he will retire from the Bank. Mr. Boyle will be named Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of 2020.