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VRE bringing back Amtrak Step-Up program

By Uriah Kiser

“The Amtrak Step-Up program allows VRE multi-ride ticketholders to ride select Amtrak trains for an additional charge. The nearly $1.5 million in 1-395/95 Commuter Choice funding will not only provide for the program’s reinstatement but subsidize the cost of Step-Up tickets on VRE’s Fredericksburg Line, which runs parallel to I-95 and I-395. VRE is working with Amtrak to finalize trains to include in the program and a mechanism to allow VRE passengers to ride, as Amtrak began requiring reservations on all trains when the pandemic hit.”

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Prince William County Public Schools holding virtual job fair today, June 3, 2023

By Uriah Kiser
McDade

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade: “June 3, PWCS will hold an Instructional Job Fair at the Kelly Leadership Center. I invite you to complete our registration form and help us recruit top talent by spreading the word about instructional opportunities or any of our classified positions, such as bus drivers, security, finance, human resources, and information technology professionals. I encourage you to refer family, friends, or recent graduates, especially former PWCS students – you belong here!”

“As a reminder, June 15 is the last day of school and will be an early-release day. This ensures final exams, grading, and year-end obligations are met for students and staff before the summer break.”

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Call to Action: Calling all muscles for food-packing project

By Uriah Kiser

Volunteer Prince William: “Greetings, Prince William – Calling All Muscles! SERVE’s Hunger Resource Center in Manassas needs six (6) volunteers age 14+ to help with a Food Packing project on June 8, 10 am-1 pm. Duties include removing food from shelves, packing into crates, and storing in designated locations. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting up to 15 pounds, bending and standing. Older volunteers are also welcome; volunteers 14-15 MUST volunteer with a parent. Please visit bit.ly/3WH3wRX and click on the Respond button to sign up. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.”

“Do you have a “Shining Star” volunteer at your organization? Please consider nominating them for the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards! Nominations are open until 5pm, June 19, 2023. Ten categories are available for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service! Please visit bit.ly/3qa8ri5 for more information and to submit your nomination. For more information, please email [email protected].”

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Pedestrian struck, driver charged with DUI, maiming

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “Maiming resulting from Driving under the Influence – On June 1 at 7:04PM, officers responded to the area of Nokesville Rd and Fitzwater Dr in Nokesville (20181) to investigate initial reports of a driver possible unconscious in the driver’s seat of vehicle.”

“Multiple bystanders attempted to wake the driver who was reportedly slumped over the wheel. Prior to police or fire and rescue personnel arriving on scene, the driver, later identified as the accused, woke, and suddenly accelerated from the area. Witnesses reported the vehicle partially left the roadway and struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian who was walking on a grassy shoulder. The vehicle continued forward where the pedestrian then separated from the vehicle and struck a traffic sign. The vehicle remained in motion, ultimately hitting a fence then a tree.”

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Prince William to consider 2 rezoning cases, 365 new homes

By Uriah Kiser
Haymarket Crossing II

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors meets Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

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PRTC commission recommends bus service expansion

By Uriah Kiser

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (OmniRide) endorsed a new list of projects that could enhance transit service in our area. 

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Baldwin, Martin running for GOP nomination in Virginia’s 29th Senate District

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Nikki Baldwin (right) with her husband, Ben

Insidenova: “Two Republicans in the 29th Senate District are looking to flip a blue seat come November, but first, they’ll face off in a June 20 primary.”

“Woodbridge resident Nikki Baldwin, a native of Florida who says she spent time in foster care before enlisting in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, is running in her first race for public office. She’s running on a platform of parental input on educational issues and against race-based school admissions.”

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Suspect identified in Dale City double homicide

By Uriah Kiser
Quinonez

Prince William police: “Triple Murder Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED | WANTED – Detectives have identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting death of three men, and the serious shooting injury of a fourth man, following an altercation that occurred at a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Ave. in [Dale City] on May 26.”

“A gathering was occurring inside the home when the suspect began shooting. Two of the victims died that day, the third the following day. The surviving victim is expected to recover. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the encounter. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as Donald Antonio BARAHONA QUINONEZ.”

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Woodbridge man guilty of involuntary manslaughter in fatal Route 1 crash

By Uriah Kiser
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

On May 24, 2023, a Prince William County jury found Marvin Anton Cabrera Martinez guilty of one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of reckless driving by speed, and one count of driving without an operator’s license.

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