Potomac Local News

Published December 21, 2018 at 9:06AM | Updated December 21, 2018 at 9:24AM

The Hylton Performing Arts Center outside Manassas.

MANASSAS — (Press Release) The Hylton Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the addition of “All In A Family” featuring Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche, and Lucy Wainwright Roche, Sunday February 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. in Merchant Hall.

Audiences will spend an unforgettable evening of harmonizing vocals, guitar and humorous stories with Grammy Award-winning American Folk Artist Loudon Wainwright III and acclaimed singer-songwriters Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche during All In A Family. The talented trio is on the road together for the first time, though each is an award-winning musical sensation in his/her own right.

Opinion

Surovell: Small advances against predatory lending, but more to do

By Letters to the Editor

Published December 21, 2018 at 9:06AM

Surovell

Predatory lending, imposing abusive terms and high interest rates on borrowers regardless of ability to pay, is a nagging problem in Virginia, the 36th Senate District and especially in the U.S. 1 Corridor. I will introduce legislation in January to end these abusive practices.

There are many kinds of high-interest or predatory loans. First, payday loans are loans that are secured against a consumer’s pay check. In 2009, the Virginia General Assembly enacted restrictions on payday loans which caused the practice to scale back to about six locations in and around the 36th District.

Features

Sheetz offering free coffee on Christmas and New Years

By Potomac Local News

Published December 20, 2018 at 6:38PM | Updated December 21, 2018 at 9:24AM

Sheetz employees line up for the opening of a new store in Stafford, Virginia.

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Sheetz will celebrate the holidays by offering customers a free cup of freshly brewed coffee on both Christmas Day, from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m., and New Year’s, from 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Guests can walk into any of Sheetz’s 584 stores in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and North Carolina and receive a free cup of coffee.

Event

World of Travel Show 2027

February 6, 2027 9:00 am -3:00 pm

Event location

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

Add to Calendar

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.

Schools

Funding a new Dean elementary: ‘They need to do their job and allow us to do our job’

By Kimberly Scharfenberger

Published December 20, 2018 at 6:35PM | Updated December 8, 2023 at 10:27AM

Manassas needs a new Jennie Dean Elementary School; City Council and School Board at odds on funding it

MANASSAS — Jennie Dean Elementary School is 82 years old and not getting any younger.

Obituaries

Antonio William“Tony” Rivas, III

By Press Release

Published December 20, 2018 at 6:34PM

United States

Antonio William “Tony” Rivas, III, 63, of Martinsburg, WVa. passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Berkeley Medical Center.

Tony was born in 1955 in New York, New York, the son of the late Rose Benesch and Antonio Rivas, II. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, achieving the rank of Private 1st Class. Tony delivered mail for the United States Postal Service and was a Bellman at the Crystal City Marriott. He was of the Catholic faith.

Politics

Republicans for Stanley Bender: Va. Elections Board will hear School Board case

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 20, 2018 at 5:54PM

A confirmation letter to Harry Wiggins acknowledging the creation of the “Republicans for Stanley Bender” political action committee was sent in error.

The Virginia State Board of Elections on Friday is expected to hear a recap of the Nov. 6 General Elections, and in it a briefing on the Republicans for Stanley Bender PAC that, according to state documents, was created by former Prince William County Democratic Chairman Harry Wiggins just prior to election day.

Prince William

Hunting will reduce white-tailed deer at Manassas Battlefield Park

By Potomac Local News

Published December 19, 2018 at 9:05PM

MANASSAS — (Press Release) To protect and restore native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes, Manassas National Battlefield Park will implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans for the first time.

Extensive safety measures will be in place during operations, which will take place at night when the park is closed. Biologists, who are also highly trained firearms experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will work under the direction of National Park Service (NPS) natural resource management specialists and in coordination with park law enforcement rangers to conduct reduction actions safely and effectively.

Woman’s leg crushed with car, girlfriend charged

By Potomac Local News

Published December 19, 2018 at 3:04PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) A suspect was is charged with attempted first-degree murder she ran over her girlfriend’s leg with her vehicle in Stafford County.

On December 18, 2018, 9:06 p.m., deputies were called to a report of a pedestrian struck in the area of Cynthias Place in the England Run North Apartments. They learned that a female subject ran over her girlfriend with her vehicle.

Traffic

When complete, a $37 million commuter garage is expected to fill up fast

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 19, 2018 at 2:17PM

WOODBRIDGE — The prospect of more parking spaces is closer to reality for Woodbridge commuters.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a new 1,414-space garage in February. The $37- million garage will be located near a Wegmans store at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, said Board Chairman At-large Corey Stewart.