Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester.
Andrew Thompson ’17 from Dumfries, VA was recognized for academic excellence and achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester.
Virginia American Water today announced that three water resources protection projects have earned financial support through the company’s 2015 Environmental Grant Program, two of which are based in Prince William County. The recipients who will receive a share of grant funds totaling $4,500 for their projects are:
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), is receiving $1,500 for its River Fest Stewardship Program. This program will engage and inform families about surface and ground water protection through hands-on activities, making the science and solutions relevant to their lives.
The largest private jet management and charter company based in the mid-Atlantic today announced the appointment of Steve Betts as Director of Maintenance.
Betts brings nearly 40 years of professional maintenance and avionics experience to Metropolitan Aviation’s growing fleet of business jet aircraft.
Author Jacqueline Principe announces the nationwide release of her new how-to book, “How to Make the 3D Double Drop Stitch.”
In “How to Make the 3D Double Drop Stitch,” Principe takes crocheting to the next level with its new 3D effect. This unique technique will change yarn colors in many different ways. Projects will be reversible. Bright yarn colors with dark yarn colors will look awesome together. Yarn work will never look the same with the use of the 3D drop double stitch.
Manassas City Public School (MCPS) Osbourn students are teaming up with education and business leaders to integrate creative tools, technical equipment and marketing skills to form a Public Relations (PR) network. Talented photographers, videographers, artists, writers, designers and speakers are excited to be the faces and voices of the community.
Theresa Coates Ellis, of Tackle Managemen is developing the PR network program and recruiting additional students and leaders for the fall term. Mike Emanuel, MCPS Graphics instructor, will be volunteering his time and classroom to the network. Additional staff and instructors are jumping in to the project as the school year winds down.
King, an Iraq War Army veteran and a Sheriff’s deputy in Fairfax County, was officially filed as the candidate by Prince William County Democratic Party Chair Harry Wiggins. He lives in Woodbridge with his wife and three children.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the residents of the second district. This district needs a representative who will work to reduce school overcrowding, increase our transportation options, and work tirelessly to attract more jobs to the area,” King stated.
Courthouse Road in Stafford has been reduced to one-lane in both directions, in the area near I-95 at Exit 140, because of an overturned truck.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) traffic is getting through, but there will be heavy delays through the afternoon rush hour.
Potomac Local reported earlier this weekend that Hall had been offered a new job, according to the Virginia House Democrats Caucus Director.
Last night, Republican primary candidates Mark Dudenhefer and Tim Ciampaglio faced off in an election to be their party’s nominee for the 2nd district. Dudenhefer came out the victor, and will now be the Republican candidate.
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation (PRTC) will be changing their bus service and increasing fares, starting July 6.
According to a release, PRTC will be making some large changes that will be reflected in their rider guide including new routes for buses in Crystal City because of the new Crystal City Transitway.
