Northern Virginia continues to dominate the data center industry, leading the world in facility development and operations. Meanwhile, Jason Finn has announced his candidacy for a full term on the Fredericksburg City Council after filling a vacant Ward 3 seat last year. In Prince William County, a new proposal to build more than 3,000 homes along Vint Hill Road is raising concerns about infrastructure and community impact. Read more about these developments in today’s news roundup.
The is experiencing a surge in ridership, with a 36% increase in February compared to January, despite one fewer service day. Early data from March indicates the trend is continuing, with ridership levels already outpacing previous weeks.
The boost in ridership was discussed at the March 6 Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) meeting and has been particularly strong on express routes, following a pattern seen across the region. Southern commuter routes, including Route 611 (Front Royal-Gainesville-Washington), Route 612 (Warrenton-Gainesville-Pentagon-L’Enfant Plaza-Navy Yard), and Route 622 (Haymarket-Rosslyn/Ballston), recorded their highest monthly ridership total yet, surpassing 11,000 trips combined.
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
Join us for Little Bunny Business on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Birmingham Green in Manassas. This fun-filled event is designed to bring the community together with activities for all ages.
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Investigation underway after soldier dies at Fort Campbell – Officials at Fort Campbell, a major U.S. Army installation on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, are investigating the death of a soldier. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities work to determine what happened. WPSD Local 6
ICE arrests 214 in Virginia, including gang members and convicted murderer – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement partners arrested 214 individuals in Virginia during a targeted operation between March 1 and 13. The operation focused on transnational organized crime and gang-related offenders, including individuals allegedly tied to MS-13 and 18th Street gangs. Among those arrested was a Jamaican national previously convicted of second-degree murder and firearm-related charges. The Center Square
What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds, and big cheers. Stafford’s Grafton Village Elementary School students filled the hallways on Friday, March 14 to cheer as cereal boxes toppled like dominoes through the school.
The breakfast, which was tumbled, wrapped up a two-week cereal donation drive. Students brought in unopened cereal boxes to their classrooms. The classroom with the highest total number won a Domino’s pizza and popsicle party. The winning 5th grade class brought in 162 boxes.
