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E-ZPass lanes turn 10: Thanksgiving marked busiest travel time in lanes’ history

Published December 7, 2022 at 4:16PM

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

More than 155,000 customers took the lanes, with nearly one in four traveling for free at least once with an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV mode.

Today’s announcement comes on the heels of 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Lanes in November. In commemoration, Transurban released the annual State of the Lanes polling research that provides insights on how customers continue to value the expanded travel choices of the Lanes as well as a report detailing the significant impact the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes have had in transforming the region.

VRE Santa Trains return December 10 after 2-year hiatus

By Press Release

Published November 23, 2022 at 1:21PM

A holiday tradition cherished by thousands of Northern Virginia families, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Trains will return on Saturday, December 10, after a two-year hiatus.

A total of 13 trains will depart from five VRE stations: Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas, and Burke Centre. The 75-minute excursions begin as early as 8:30 a.m. and as late as 3:30 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves will be onboard listening to children’s Christmas wishes and handing out goodie bags.

Stafford Regional Leo’s Club donates supplies to 45 teachers

By Press Release

Published September 12, 2022 at 1:00PM

The Stafford Regional Leo's Club [Submitted photo]

The Stafford Regional Leo’s delivered the needed school supplies to the school and distributed them so the supplies could support some of the teacher’s basic needs and for students that may be missing some needed supplies.

Manassas National Battlefield Park to observe 160th Anniversary of Second Manassas

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Published August 10, 2022 at 2:00PM

Beginning on August 25, Manassas National Battlefield Park will observe the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Second Manassas. For five days, through August 30, events will remember the cost of battle and include the destructive impact on area families and African Americans.

A few highlighted events include:

1st all-electric vehicle added to Prince William County fleet

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Published July 27, 2022 at 2:07PM

The Prince William County Department of Facilities and Fleet Management recently received its first new, all-electric vehicle, or EV, with more to come.

The county’s new Chevrolet Bolt joins the fleet of 1,458 county vehicles that includes 24 hybrids along with its gas-powered vehicles.

Starting Friday: Parking fees to be charged at Falmouth beach park

By Potomac Local News

Published July 20, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated July 20, 2022 at 11:45AM

The move is an effort by the Board of Supervisors to help reduce crowding and parking issues at the park. Residents of Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg will park for free with a valid ID showing residence.

“This park is in a flood zone and was never meant to be a high-capacity destination venue. The water on that stretch of the river is also hazardous,” said the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “While this was a difficult decision, we think charging for parking will cut down on some of the crowding from visitors, not from Stafford or Fredericksburg, making it a safer experience for everyone.”

Next week: Parking fees to be charged at Falmouth beach park

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2022 at 7:00AM

The move is an effort by the Board of Supervisors to help reduce crowding and parking issues at the park. Residents of Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg will park for free with a valid ID showing residence.

“This park is in a flood zone and was never meant to be a high-capacity destination venue. The water on that stretch of the river is also hazardous,” said the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “While this was a difficult decision, we think charging for parking will cut down on some of the crowding from visitors, not from Stafford or Fredericksburg, making it a safer experience for everyone.”

Water’s End Brewery to open Fredericksburg location this weekend

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 11:17AM

Water’s End Brewery will hold a soft opening for its newest taproom this weekend. ‘Fredericksburg Square’, a 19,000 square foot property at 525 Caroline Street, will be home to the third Water’s End Brewery operation and soon a new Hot Chickn Kitchn location.

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Up North Kutz to open in Stafford’s Publix shopping center

By Potomac Local News

Published June 30, 2022 at 12:25PM

Up North Kutz, a new local barbershop is opening in Stafford on Friday, July 1, at 9 a.m.

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U.S. Navy Band Cruisers to perform at Marine Corps Museum summer concert series

By Potomac Local News

Published June 28, 2022 at 10:00AM

Photo: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Facebook page

The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers will perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

The band will perform on Thursday, June 30, as part of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s annual summer concert series, composed of eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. The Cruisers, formed in 1999, take their name and inspiration from the Navy’s most adaptable and multipurpose ship, the cruiser. The band lives up to its versatile namesake, playing musical genres from jazz to rhythm & blues, classic rock to pop, and their original material as well.