Potomac Local News

NVTA was supposed to fund road projects that relieve the most congestion

Published March 29, 2015 at 7:37AM

Marshall

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, which is charged with allocating some $351 million in locally raised state taxes for 2015-16, held a meeting March 25, to receive public input into the projects they propose to fund.

The Virginia law governing the selection of eligible projects provides that the Northern Virginia Transportation “… Authority shall give priority to selecting projects that are expected to provide the greatest congestion reduction relative to the cost of the project and shall document this information for each project selected.”

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Paul O’Meara challenges Nohe in Prince William Coles District

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2015 at 11:43AM

Paul O’Meara is running for the office of Prince William County Coles District Supervisor.

O’Meara says spending in the county government is “out of control” and that its leaders have not done enough to curb tax increases that negatively impact middle-class families.

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Why were robots placed into the Manassas Park Community Center pool?

By Manassas Local

Published March 28, 2015 at 9:03AM | Updated March 28, 2015 at 9:57AM

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Students came to the Manassas Park Community Center on Friday and placed robots in the swimming.

Call to Action: Cannon Ridge needs cleaning

By Potomac Local News

Published March 28, 2015 at 8:16AM | Updated April 4, 2015 at 12:04PM

Foley

Good morning – this is sure to verify spring is right around the corner- Transitional Housing BARN cordially invites you to their Annual Sen. Chuck Colgan’s Charity Golf Tournament on Monday May 11th at the Evergreen Country Club. Lots of great golf, goody bags, breakfast, awards banquet and fun contests. Entry fee is just $150 and supports all their good work. Please call or email tammy for all the specifics at (703) 369-1325 or [email protected]

· To all agencies who utilize wonderful volunteers in their work please don’t forget to submit their names for recognition at the community wide Volunteer Recognition event which is scheduled for Sunday May 17th. Please email Shelley at: [email protected] for more info.

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Man charged with possessing explosive material in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published March 27, 2015 at 4:11PM

On Thursday afternoon, the Prince William fire and rescue department were on the scene at the Dale Forest Apartments complex in Woodbridge to investigate a possible HAZMAT situation.

The Prince William County HAZMAT, Prince William fire and rescue department, Virginia State Police Bomb Squad, and Prince William police and Fire Marshal’s office were all on scene after getting the report from maintenance workers at the complex, according to a fire and rescue release.

Press Release

Noise expected near Quantico next week during training

By Press Release

Published March 27, 2015 at 1:46PM

Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from ground/aircraft training or range clearance operations during the week of Mar. 28–Apr. 3.

Monday, Mar. 30 – Demolition training is scheduled 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 31 – Demolition training is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 1 – Demolition training is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 2 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 3 – Demolition training is scheduled from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Marine Museum at Quantico breaks ground on final wing

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 27, 2015 at 1:44PM | Updated March 28, 2015 at 1:20PM

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At the controls of an excavator, James Collins, of Winchester, put a gold-colored bucket shovel in the ground outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

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Stafford area public access network to open new studio space

By Stephanie Tipple

Published March 27, 2015 at 1:36PM

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Press Release

Dumfries to host Multicultural Festival on May 9

By Press Release

Published March 27, 2015 at 12:36PM

The Town of Dumfries, Virginia is hosting our annual Multicultural Festival on May 9th from 11 am – 4 pm and we are currently seeking vendors, crafters, groups, and artists to bring awareness of their culture through their food, educational materials, artistic works, or performances. We are seeking diverse groups of participants interested in furthering their heritage or culture to the Town of Dumfries and Prince William County community.

If your group or a group you know would be interested in participating, please contact Ryan Gandy, the Director of Community Services, at [email protected] or by phone 571-241-0865 for more information. We look forward to having you at this great event!”