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Kline development to bring more children to county schools

Published August 31, 2017 at 12:16PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — When it comes to the Kline property development, Prince Wiliam County Public Schools made itself clear.

“The School Division is not in support of any rezoning that increases student capacity at schools already at or in excess of 100% capacity or a rezoning that causes student capacity at any school to exceed 100% capacity, unless proffers sufficient to mitigate the impact to the School Division are received,” stated Prince William schools Supervisor of Land Acquisition and CIP Planning in a November 3, 2016 document to the school board.

Obituaries

Angel David Granados Umana

By Press Release

Published August 31, 2017 at 12:06PM | Updated August 31, 2017 at 4:52PM

Angel David Granados Umana, born on August 26, 1978 in El Salvador passed away tragically, in a boating accident on the Potomac River. He was fishing when his boat struck something in the water and capsized. His death is a huge loss not only to his family, but to all who knew him. There will […]

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Lyndon Armstrong Kidwell

By Press Release

Published August 31, 2017 at 11:46AM | Updated August 31, 2017 at 4:52PM

Lyndon Armstrong Kidwell of Mount Vernon, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2017 at INOVA Mt Vernon Hospital. He was born in Virginia on August 18, 1926 to Ernest and Anna Kidwell. He lived in Virginia for his whole life. Lyndon did spend about a year in the Merchant Marines in 1945 but that […]

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Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

BlackRock Center For The Arts

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Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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State senator urges expansion of DMV to keep early polling place

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 31, 2017 at 11:27AM

WOODBRIDGE — Starting Oct. 1, 2020, you’ll need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight in the U.S.

Virginia’s DMV will be the place to get the new REAL ID, and it’s going to need some additional space to serve the flying public who will be applying for the credential, said Delegate Richard Anderson (R-Prince William).

Obituaries

Aaron Dennis Olander

By Press Release

Published August 31, 2017 at 10:43AM | Updated August 31, 2017 at 4:52PM

Aaron is survived by his loving mother, Tracy Raasch and her boyfriend, Donald Mallow Jr.; Gary Raasch, an amazing father and role model; and his biological father, John Dunn; cherished brother Michael Freeze and sister, Ashly Rogers; beloved grandparents, Wanda and Bobby Dunn; Roseanne Hill and Carl Olander; caring Aunt Aubrae (CeCee) Neri and Uncle Tony and their children, cousins Christina Abbot and Michael Neri, who Aaron loved so much; Aunt and Uncle, Laura and Chris Allen and their children, cousins Ashely Allen and Alicia; nieces and nephew, Dahlia Freeze, Makaela and Cameron Rogers, who were precious to him; and the love of his life Megan Ohlfest and their family pet, Chloe. Aaron will be missed by many friends.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday September 3, 2017 to be immediately followed by a life celebration service at 2:00 PM at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home located at 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193

Obituaries

Robert Driscoll

By Press Release

Published August 31, 2017 at 12:00AM | Updated September 2, 2017 at 5:52PM

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Let’s transform VRE from a commuter rail system into a run-trains-throughout-the-day transit system

By Potomac Local News

Published August 30, 2017 at 6:30PM

Editors note: Potomac Local occasionally publishes opinion letters from our readers that address issues of broad community impact.

On September 7, a public meeting at the Manassas Park Community Center will highlight proposals to construct a new four-lane bypass around Manassas.

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City residents asked for opinions on future of Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published August 30, 2017 at 6:15PM

MANASSAS — This past weekend’s canceled Civil War Weekend was a missed opportunity for business owners, residents and history buffs.

The annual event draws re-enactors and tourists for a series of events including a parade, and social dance. The city canceled the event in light of a protest in Charlottesville where one woman was killed by a white nationalist who is accused of driving his car into a crowd of counter protesters on the street.

Obituaries

Sandra Kay Clarke

By Press Release

Published August 30, 2017 at 4:25PM | Updated August 31, 2017 at 4:52AM

Sandra Kay Clarke, age 77, passed away peacefully, on August 26, 2017 at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

She was born on December 31, 1939 in Roanoke, VA to the late Calvin W. Bruce and Carrie Webster Bruce. Mrs. Clarke was retired from Manassas City Public Schools and was a member of Manassas Baptist Church, the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company and a founding member of Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad.