LAKE RIDGE — For about 15 minutes prior to the start of the school day, it’s a frenzy outside Lake Ridge Elementary School.
Mornings at any school can be hectic, but here at Lake Ridge on Hedges Run Drive, children and parents are dropping off children at a side entrance to the school, resulting in children and their parents darting out in front of oncoming vehicles, drivers slamming on brakes and stopping in the middle of the street, car horns blowing, and drivers making illegal u-turns.
WOODBRIDGE — OmniRide hopes to win more federal money to expand its rideshare operation.
The transit provider submitted a nearly $3 million request to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for its consideration for federal funding in Fiscal Year 2025.
(Press Release) Virginia National Ballet is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of Aladdin, choreographed by its acclaimed Artistic Director, Rafik Hegab.
This family friendly production will be sure to enchant people of all ages with the famous story of Aladdin and his adventures with Jasmine, Jafar, the Genie, the magic lamp, and the magic carpet, as he navigates his way through castles and caves of wonder.
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.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Program & Youth Oratorical Contest on Monday, January 21st at 11 a.m. at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA.
Six students in grades 6-12, representing schools from Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park will display their oratorical skills. Fourth and fifth graders from the area elementary schools are invited to participate in a writing contest. The essay contest provides an opportunity for elementary students to participate in some aspect of the King celebration and the winners are announced on the day of the program.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) Officials are asking for citizen comments regarding the top-scoring road projects identified by a road evaluation. County staff presented an analysis of 114 roads/road segments to the Board of Supervisors in November 2018.
The Board directed staff to conduct further research on 63 roads/road segments, to include recommended improvements and cost estimates for those improvements. A broad range of criteria was used to score each road, to better identify those roads meriting a higher priority for improvement as well as the types of improvements required.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — In her effort to keep the lights of shining on the issue of Route 28 congestion, the Virginia Delegate Danica Roem remains steadfast on removing them.
From Fairfax to Manassas, traffic lights, she says, are the bane of existence for commuters who use the road.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) On January 4 at 9:13 a.m., officers responded to a property located in the 14300 block of Dumfries Road near the Prince William County Public Schools Kelly Leadership Center in Independent Hill to investigate a death.
The caller reported to police that a body was discovered lying in a field at the location. The caller, and other individuals, were at the site to survey the property for upcoming construction. The victim, initially identified as a male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy was completed and the identity of the victim was confirmed.
STAFFORD — Ferry Farm Elementary School will be getting a $10 million renovation.
The Stafford County School Board chose this option instead of rebuilding the school from the ground up. The School Board voted to start phase one of the renovation during a special called meeting on Dec. 4, 2018.
MANASSAS PARK — A growing number of drivers are parking their vehicles in Manassas Park neighborhoods. And, it’s becoming an issue city leaders must address.
“There’s only so much space,” said Donald Shuemaker, a councilman on the Manassas Park Governing Body. “Our population is growing.”
