Potomac Local News

Published November 14, 2023 at 9:53PM | Updated November 15, 2023 at 11:55AM

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Prince William police: “On November 14 at 8:41PM, officers responded to the 3700 block of Wharf Ln. in Triangle (22172) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed gunshots were heard in the area which struck a 26-year-old man who was found lying on the ground by responding officers.”

“Officers provided immediate first aid to the man who was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. While checking the area, officers located shell casings in the roadway on Wharf Ln and a residence in the Linden Park Apartment complex that was struck by gunfire.

Fairfax

I-95 E-ZPass lanes operator to study bi-directional operation

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 9:51PM

Drivers see purple signs ahead of E-ZPass Express Lanes entrances. [Photo: VDOT]

“The existing 95 Express Lanes are reversible and operate only in the direction of peak travel. This project will investigate the feasibility of adding additional capacity to a portion of the 95 Express Lanes, allowing counterflow express lanes in the off-peak direction. As envisioned, the project is expected to address existing congestion and provide further optionality and time savings to Transurban’s express lane customers.”

“Specific development objectives of the feasibility assessment include preliminary estimates regarding:

News

Second half 2023 taxes due on December 5

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 9:50PM

Prince William County Government: “Prince William County real estate tax for the second half of 2023 is due on December 5th. If you have not received a tax bill for your property, please email [email protected] or call (703) 792-6710. Visit pwcva.gov/tax”

Quantico

VRE work to close main Q-Town entrance

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 9:50PM | Updated November 15, 2023 at 1:28PM

Quantico Marine Corps Base: “The Virginia Railway Express will be closing the Potomac Ave. railroad crossing from 5 p.m., Nov. 17 – 5 a.m. Nov. 19. Access to the Town of Quantico will be through the Broadway St. Gate 3.”

News

5 years of work coming to end Thursday: I-95 expands to 12 lanes over Rappahannock

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 3:31PM

VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation will shift Interstate 95 northbound traffic at the Rappahannock River into its final alignment this week, doubling northbound capacity in the Fredericksburg area.”

“After five years of construction in the Fredericksburg area to improve I-95, with a combined investment of $264 million to build the I-95 Northbound and Southbound Rappahannock River Crossings, there will be 12 interstate lanes spanning the river ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

News

Take Me Home Tuesday: Handsome Patrick is still waiting

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 1:42PM

Handsome Patrick is still waiting for someone to come adopt him

News

Federal data shows taxpayers paying more to pick up the tab for transit riders

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 12:57PM

The Center Square: “Taxpayers are picking up more of the higher costs of transit in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Federal Transit Administration.”

“Total operating expenses of all transit agencies have increased from $50.7 billion in 2019 to $53.7 billion in 2022, according to the FTA data. At the same time, passenger-paid fares plummeted during that time span, dropping from $15.3 billion in fare revenue in 2019 to $8.3 billion in 2022, a nearly 50% drop.”

Prince William

Have you seen the guys who robbed 7-Eleven on Occoquan Road?

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 12:16PM

Prince William police: “ATTEMPT TO ID: PWCPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two men involved in the Nov. 13 #robbery of the 7-Eleven on Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge. The two suspects entered the store at approx. 3:09AM where one brandished a firearm. The men took money and fled. No injuries.”

Police seek tips here.

Politics

Qarni, Northam’s education secretary, former Prince William teacher, running to replace Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA, 10)

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2023 at 10:41AM

Qarni speaks at a GED graduation ceremony in Downtown Manassas on July 28, 2021 [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“Qarni expressed his deep respect for the incumbent Congresswoman. “I want to begin by offering my sincere gratitude to Congresswoman Wexton for her years of dedicated service to Virginians. I was devastated to hear about her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy and I continue to pray for her and her family during this incredibly difficult time.”