Potomac Local News

Published March 7, 2019 at 12:51AM

MANASSAS – (Press Release) Write by the Rails (WbtR), the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writer’s Club, has released its anthology of Twitter-friendly writings entitled #BackOnTrackNow: A Write by the Rails Anthology and Social Media Initiative.

The works of 22 authors were chosen for inclusion in the unique book, the result of a three-month campaign designed to bring creativity to social media. Members and non-members, mostly from the east coast, were encouraged to submit their work, publish it through their own social profiles and have it shared through WbtR’s social media channels and networks.

News

Water and sewer upgrades to be made ahead of ‘Downtown Stafford’ project

By Rick Horner

Published March 7, 2019 at 12:43AM | Updated March 8, 2019 at 2:30PM

An arial view of a new commuter lot set to open on Courthouse Road in Stafford.

STAFFORD — A wider Courthouse Road will come with upgraded water and sewer infrastructure ahead of what Stafford leaders hope will be a new centralized downtown for the county.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors authorized a betterment agreement with a contracting firm to upgrade the water and sewer infrastructure along Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road near both the county courthouse and Route 1.

News

Solar farm at Manassas Regional on hold, but green initiative at Warrenton-Fauquier takes off

By Kimberly Scharfenberger

Published March 7, 2019 at 12:21AM | Updated March 8, 2019 at 2:30PM

MANASSAS — A potential solar farm project at Manassas Regional Airport is being put on hold, as staff continues to research options to keep it cost-effective.

The farm would be placed on a portion of property identified as a flood plain, which makes traditional development on it challenging.

Event

Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

July 18, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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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.

Schools

Parkway Elementary named for late Prince William Supervisor John Jenkins

By Potomac Local News

Published March 7, 2019 at 12:15AM

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Suspect arrested for DUI after drinking boxed wine at Target

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2019 at 12:03AM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) A suspect was arrested on Friday night by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after drinking a small box of wine at Target and driving away from the store.

On March 1, 2019, at approximately 4:57 p.m., Sgt. Rakoczy conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver flick burning cigarette material out of the window while traveling southbound on Route 17.

Politics

Bills to protect landowners in pipeline cases fail

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2019 at 12:02AM

RICHMOND — Landowners fighting to keep their property from being taken by pipeline building companies will continue footing the legal bills after two bills failed in the House.

Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, said he introduced the bills to give landowners who don’t want pipeline construction on their land a fair chance against Dominion, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, Southern Gas and other companies involved in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Traffic

Safe driving advocates lament defeat of ‘hands-free’ legislation

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2019 at 12:02AM

RICHMOND — Traffic safety advocates are upset by the surprise defeat of legislation that would have prohibited motorists in Virginia from holding their cellphones while driving.

They said the legislation — HB 1811 and SB 1341, which died as the General Assembly adjourned Sunday — would have helped prevent accidents caused by distracted driving.

Business

Prince William Chamber of Commerce 2019 business awards winners

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2019 at 11:59PM

MANASSAS – (Press Release) The Prince William Chamber of Commerce celebrated passion and excellence in the business community with their annual Business Awards banquet on February 26th at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

The Freedom Bank, Business Growth Vision Partner, was recognized as the newest Chamber Vision Partner. Rick Davis, Dean of the George Mason University College of Performing Arts & Executive Director of the Hylton Performing Arts Center served as Master of Ceremonies.

Politics

General Assembly expands revenge porn law to include fake nudes

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2019 at 11:59PM

RICHMOND – The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill to expand revenge porn laws to include realistic fake images.

In 2014, Virginia outlawed the dissemination of explicit photos or videos without the consent of the person seen in the images. The images may have been originally shared in agreement between both parties, but in cases of revenge porn, get posted online by people seeking to embarrass the victim.