The event will feature four galleries located on one block in the small town with over 60 artists who will show their work.
“Art lovers like to come to an area where they can see the works of many artists and Occoquan can be a destination for these people,” said festival spokeswoman Jane Ernst.
E.J. Levenberry, a 16-year-old junior, was injured after a game with Potomac High School in Woodbridge. E.J. Levenberry’s father told the Post he believes a parent from the opposing team came onto the field and punched his son in the jaw.
E.J. Levenberry is one of the most sought-after high school athletes in the Washington area with multiple schools offering him scholarships, reports the Post.
Woodbridge, Va. — Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has endorsed Chris Royse, the Republican vying to represent the Woodbridge District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
McDonnell in a press release stated he endorsed Royse because of his desire to bring private sector jobs to the area and to keep taxes low.
Dumfries, Va. — Last month, Dumfries residents and those driving along Interstate 95 near the town complained about an awful odor.
Now, Virginia officials are looking into whether the Potomac Landfill – the source of the smell – violated state law, reports InsideNoVa.com.
Woodbridge, Va. — During a political debate this week, Prince William Chairman Corey Stewart (R, At large) said he will put more focus on widening the entirety of U.S. 1 in Woodbridge and the Dumfries area.
“We’re seeing a lot of interest, especially because of BRAC, the defense industry, the Stonebridge development that is now building another 58 acres of high-end retailers and office space… I think we are going to do that and I think the economic development of the eastern end [of Prince William County] is coming along just fine,” said Stewart.
Stafford, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies again this year will X-ray your Halloween candy for free.
The Town of Dumfries held their first-ever Government Contractors/Technology Job Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The purpose of holding a Government Contractors/Technology Job Expo was to Connect the Defense/Technology Industry located in the Town of Dumfries with talent located in the community and the Greater Prince William County area. The town is fortunate to have several nationally and worldwide government contractors located within the town limits and right-outside the town limits. With the close proximity to Quantico Marine Corp Base, the Town of Dumfries is becoming a natural hub for defense and technology related companies.
“We are seeing more inquiries from defense contracting and Technology companies inquiring about expanding or moving their operations to Dumfries,” stated Debi Sandlin, Director of Community and Economic Development. “The expo was initiated by companies located in the town and along with the Town collaborated together to hold a government contractor/technology specific job expo.”
Dale City, Va. — Shovels were put into dirt Wednesday breaking ground for the Americans in Wartime Museum that will be built off Interstate 95 and Dale Boulevard in Dale City.
Stafford, Va. — One of the first sit-down restaurants in Stafford County, now an abandoned building across from the county’s historic courthouse, is being demolished.
Cedar Post Rib and Crab house opened in 1981 and closed about 16 years later, well before Va. 610 in North Stafford was lined with chain restaurants and strip malls.
STAFFORD, VA, (October 25, 2011) — This evening, Mark Dudenhefer, Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, along with several of the county staff sat down to eat dinner with the O’Leary and Barnes’ families at Ruby Tuesday. Michele and Dan O’Leary and Ora and Katrina Barnes were forced out of their houses over a month ago when county officials condemned their homes due to a massive landslide in their backyard. Today, the homeowners and County officials sat down to dinner together as a way to raise awareness of the landslide problem and help raise funds for landslide relief together.
Jason Thompson, the manger of the Doc Stone Ruby Tuesday is holding a three-day fundraiser to support the landslide victims and the County was out in force supporting the effort. Joining Mark Dudenhefer and the O’Leary’s was Anthony Romanello, County Administrator; Mark Doyle, Executive Officer/Volunteer Coordinator of the Office of the County Fire Chief; and Chief Robert Brown, and Pastor Chris Bennett, the Executive Pastor of Ebenezer United Methodist Church which set up a disaster relief fund a week following the slope failure.
