Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2018 at 11:23AM | Updated December 9, 2018 at 12:02PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — (Press Release) Prince William Little Theatre hits the stage at the Hylton Performing Arts Center again, this time presenting, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” directed by Caroline Scarborough, adapted by Joe Landry, and presented by special arrangement with Playscripts.

This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live, captivating 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that bring a few dozen characters to life on the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he faces difficult circumstances one fateful Christmas Eve.

Assault, robbery, vandalism in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2018 at 11:22AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On December 4 at 5:27PM, officers responded to the Walmart located at 14000 Worth Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 41-year-old woman, reported to police that she was shopping in the store when she was approached from behind by an unknown male as she was reaching down to look at some products on a self. During the encounter, the suspect inappropriately touched the victim and whispered something indecipherable into her ear. The suspect eventually left the business and no further contact was made. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

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Marc Smith to join Stafford County Economic Development & Tourism

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2018 at 11:22AM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) Marc Smith from Fredericksburg will join the Stafford County ED&T team as their new Business Development Professional. John Holden, Director, notes that, “Marc brings close to 15 years’ of experience in the commercial real estate development and economic development, most recently with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership recruiting and attracting major businesses to the Commonwealth.”

Holden adds, “Marc brings substantial local development knowledge having previously working for Spotsylvania County, WJ Vakos Companies, Jarrell Properties Inc., and Chrismarr Commercial.” Mr. Smith’s primary focus will be twofold. First, he will be reaching out to existing businesses to seek opportunities for expansion. Marc will also be in Stafford’s continued focus on attracting new business investment to the County. Mr. Smith will work closely with Rick Cobert, Manager for Economic Development, and the Stafford County Economic Development Authority on their ongoing efforts to support business growth and develop projects for the County.

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

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Stolen tech, stolen license plate, stolen vehicle in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2018 at 11:22AM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) 2000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, 12/3, 8:40 p.m. Vehicle parked outside of local business stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

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New idea: Toll the planned Route 28 bypass

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 7, 2018 at 11:15AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — It’s still early in the effort to improve Route 28 between Manassas and Fairfax County.

It’s been dubbed the worst road in Northern Virginia with nightmare commute times for those who must use it to get to Interstate 66, to Virginia tech corridor around Dulles Airport.

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Prince William seeks outside advice for potential lawsuit against opioid industry

By Potomac Local News

Published December 6, 2018 at 6:39PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The Board of County Supervisors authorized the County Attorney to engage with outside legal counsel to investigate potential legal actions against entities engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of opioids.

The Board’s action comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by the Virginia Attorney General against Purdue Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries earlier this year. Any and all damages recovered in that lawsuit would be awarded to the Commonwealth, not to the individual localities affected by opioid addiction.

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Repair of water main near Route 234 exit

By Potomac Local News

Published December 6, 2018 at 6:36PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The Service Authority will be conducting a non-emergency repair of a water main just north of the Rte. 234 exit ramp off Interstate 66 in Manassas this weekend.

The repair, which will improve service reliability in the drinking water distribution system, will necessitate the closure of the ramp onto northbound Rte. 234 from early Saturday evening until early Sunday afternoon.

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Manassas leaders move forward on a tax hike for schools

By Kimberly Scharfenberger

Published December 6, 2018 at 8:15AM

MANASSAS — A three-year city and school funding plan which includes an estimated tax rate increase of nine cents is on the table for the full council to vote on.

The plan includes an increase of the city allocation to Manassas City public schools of 2.625% annually over the next three years. The cost is estimated at roughly three cents added to the tax rate per year for three years, which is a total of nine cents once fully implemented.

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With new town hall, Dumfries is now a landlord

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 6, 2018 at 7:46AM

DUMFRIES — Dumfries leaders welcomed residents into their new town hall.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new building at 17739 Main Street, which is located next to the old town hall building that also contains the Jeff Simpson Community Center. The town owns both buildings and, for the first time, is a landlord renting space to multiple non-profit organizations co-located with it inside the new town hall, to include the Greater Prince William Community Health Center.