DUMFRIES, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly has adjourned and Delegate Luke Torian, D-Dumfries, Woodbridge, has had another successful legislative session.
“The legislation that I supported was a result of the feedback that I received from constituents and community groups. And it has been clear to me that people want their representatives to bring more jobs and build stronger communities,” said Torian.
TRIANGLE, Va. — The vision of bringing a village-like setting to Triangle took its first step Tuesday.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved Brady’s Village, a 3-acre mixed use development that will sit to the east of U.S. 1 and is bordered by Brady’s Hill Road and C Street in Triangle.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — With the latest start to the flu season in two decades, the Greater Prince William Community Health Center just made getting your flu shot easier and more affordable than ever.
The Health Center is offering two flu shots for just $19 during all open hours. When one adult purchases a flu shot for $19, a related family member age 18 or under can get a free flu shot.
By KJ Mushung
DUMFRIES, Va. – Dumfries Town Councilwoman Michele D. Jurgensen announced her resignation at the March 7 town council meeting. Jurgensen was elected to and began serving on the council in 2010. Her term officially ends June 30, 2014. However, according to the councilwoman, her husband, Lt. Col. Eric Jurgensen of the United States Air Force, was selected to be commander of the 11th Field investigations Squadron in San Antonio, Texas.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — After a nationwide search, Jeffrey A. Kaczmarek has been named the Economic Development Director for Prince William County because of his expertise, experience and documented successes in local economic development efforts. The Board of County Supervisors approved his hire during a special meeting on March 5, 2012, and he is expected to begin work April 2, 2012.
“Economic Development is a key strategic priority for the Board of County Supervisors,” said At-large Prince William Board Chairman Corey A. Stewart. “We have become one of the top areas for job growth in the country, and Mr. Kaczmarek has the talent and proven track record to allow us to continue our success.”
By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries, Va. — An invasive weed from India, in part, is choking efforts to develop Dumfries’ waterfront area, officials said.
Prince William County, Va. — Teachers are expected to take to the streets Friday afternoon in protest.
Educators said they will gather at Va. 234 Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road near the Prince William County Public Schools administration complex to once again let school leaders know they’re not happy about the prospect of not receiving a raise.
Woodbridge, Va. — Transit officials in Prince William County are bracing for the impacts of a possible bus operator strike.
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission located in Woodbridge said Wednesday that its contracted operator, First Transit, Inc., is negotiations with unions that represent its bus operators, and stated a current contract is set to expire at midnight Friday.
Dumfries, Va. — On March 1, 2012, the Prince William County/Manassas Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington are kicking off their local “Send A Kid to Camp” campaign for the next 100 days. The three clubs, located in Dale City, Dumfries and Manassas, hope to raise $40,000 for camper scholarships by June 7.
All three clubs will offer various programming for ages 5 – 17 that cover Sports, Youth and Teen Camps. All camps will take place the months of June through August. The Club’s programs reflect their FORMULA FOR IMPACT; a personalized formula that assists members in achieving personal growth in academic success, good character & citizenship and healthy lifestyles by mixing in key elements of outcome-focused initiatives.
Construction crews will close Occoquan Road in Lake Ridge, between Old Bridge Road and Riverview Lane, from Monday to Saturday nights.
The road closure will allow townhome developer Basheer & Edgemoore to install a storm pipe, water mains, as well as sanitary water mains. The developer is building 76 townhomes in a new neighborhood that has been dubbed Potomac Crest near the intersection of Old Bridge and Occoquan roads, according to Prince William County officials.
