The Center Square: “In three key commonwealth attorney election primary races in northern Virginia, voters rejected the challengers in favor of progressive incumbents.”
“In Loudoun County, Democratic incumbent Buta Biberaj defeated challenger Elizabeth Lancaster by more than 10%. Biberaj was thrust into the national spotlight when she came under fire for her handling of sexual assault cases at two county high schools.”
Prince William police: “Carjacking – On June 4 at 9:50PM officers responded to investigate a vehicle that was reported stolen from the 13600 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that day. The investigation revealed the victim made arrangements to sell the vehicle to an unknown individual via a social media app.”
“While in the above area, three unknown men, including the buyer, approached the victim. During the transaction, the buyer pushed the victim before the suspects got into the vehicle and fled the area. The victim also left the area and contacted the police. While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the buyer and obtained warrants for his arrest. On June 20, the buyer, identified as Muhaned Siddiek EISA, was taken into custody without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the remaining two suspects.”
Stafford County Public Schools: “The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently presented Stafford County Public Schools’ Firefighting Program with the Region III Secondary Business and Industry Partnership Award.”
“As part of the VDOE’s Creating Excellence Awards, the program was recognized for its partnership with the local fire department and promotion of excellence in Career and Technical Education.”
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
Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “After 11 years, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce debuted their new logo. Designed by Loudoun County design firm E.L. Strategic, the logo represents the Chamber’s commitment to innovation and growth.”
“Logo Redesign: As one of the largest Chambers in the state, the Chamber understands the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of the dynamic business community. With that in mind, the Chamber has modernized their logo to better represent the Chamber’s new mission: “Thriving Together.” The logo itself represents the Chamber’s goal of guiding businesses on their journey- through advocacy, networking, through connections, through workforce development, and more.”
OmniRide will give free rides again on Friday, June 30, 2023. It marks the second time the transit provider has offered free fares on a Friday this year. The move comes as Virginia Railway Express is providing free rides on Fridays until September 1.
OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer FARE-FREE rides on all Express routes on June 30. Fare-free travel is being offered to thank you for your continued patronage.”
Workhouse Arts Center: “The Workhouse Arts Center will present a pre-Independence fireworks event Saturday, July 1 from 6-10 p.m. on its Lorton 55-acre campus.”
The campus can be found at 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 17th at approximately 4:04 a.m. Deputy J.J. Suh responded to the intersection of Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane for a report of an auto accident. It was advised instead of traveling on the road, the driver struck a power line pole, drove through a fence, and ended up a few hundred feet in a field.”
“When Deputy Suh arrived on scene, he located the Dodge Charger with heavy damage. The driver had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and advised he was traveling nearly double the speed limit. After conducting field sobriety tests, Deputy Suh arrested the driver.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 16th at approximately 1:25 a.m. Deputy S.C. Jett responded to the Best Western, located at 2868 Richmond Highway, for a report of a disturbance. Dispatch received an open line call where they could hear people, who sounded intoxicated, mention someone had a gun. When Deputy Jett arrived on scene, he made contact with a male and female. The female advised she was currently in possession of the firearm. Due to the limited information, both were detained while deputies investigated what occurred.”
“It was discovered the two located were part of a group at Jay’s Sports Lounge. The group was causing a disturbance and were asked to leave. As they were leaving, the male handled his firearm and discharged it. Sergeant K.P. Lytle located the discharged shell casing later on. The female took possession of the firearm and the bag it was concealed in prior to Deputy Jett’s arrival.”
In the past 20 months, county residents have been encouraged to push back against a government that rode roughshod over its express wishes. That encouragement paid off on June 20 with the upset defeat of Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler in the Democratic primary.
The ousting of Chair Wheeler is a thunderclap that will reverberate far beyond Prince William County and whose effects will become clearer in the weeks ahead. At a minimum, it sends a powerful message that communities will fight back against reckless development that threatens their quality of life and that public servants who do not serve will be held accountable.
