Traffic is one the most common complaints from those who live around here. That means officers in the Prince William County Police Department Traffic Unit have job security.
The 21 police officers that make up the traffic enforcement unit are easy to spot on their blue motorcycles.
On the evening of Thursday, November 5th the Dominion Valley Market Square shopping center welcomed in a new small business with the grand opening of Macaron Tart, a French Pasterisse that specializes in naturally made sweets and baking classes. Owner Elena Hocking welcomed Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Corey Stewart and Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland as well as business, government and civic leaders to join the Macaron Tart in celebrating small business at this community event.
The evening began with an array of baked goods, both sweet and savory, as those in attendance marveled at the creations made by French trained pastry Chef and owner Elena. She welcomed the crowd to the Macaron Tart as she spoke of how excited she was to bring a taste of Paris to Haymarket to share with the community.
A Gainesville woman was raped by four men, and a 17-year-old male at a house in Haymarket, police said.
The victim passed out, and later woke up to find she had been sexually assaulted. The woman then went to a hospital.
Tasneeya “Tas” Gordon has always wanted to open a restaurant in Dominion Valley.
“My kids go to school here… we love the community,” she said.
Volunteers are needed for the Dumfries Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5, 2015.
The parade will start at noon, and the tree lighting will start at 5 p.m.
Update
Senator Dick Black talked to Potomac Local about Dominion’s decision to urge the placement of a new power line in Haymarket above ground instead of a hybrid option that included a portion of the power line built above ground and a portion below.
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Prince William Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart At-large will return for his 9th year on the Board in 2016.
The Republican beat out Democrat challenger Rick Smith for the county’s top job by 14 points, with nearly 57% of the vote. Stewart gained the national spotlight in his early days on the Board of Supervisors for his stance on deporting illegal immigrants convicted of crimes.
If you could drive over train tracks on Route 15 in Haymarket rather, would that improve your commute?
Prince William County will request $45 million in state transportation funding to build a bridge that will carry vehicles on Route 15 over train tracks near the interseciton of Route 55 in Haymarket. Today, traffic backs up here during the morning and evening rush hours.
Fall is here! Check out some of these recipes from Manassas Olive Oil Company!
Nothing beats a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold day. But ditch your can – this soup recipe is going to make you look forward to those cold and rainy days. Recipe courtesy of KBCulinary.
