Editor’s note: The shootings at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and other military facilities in the region brought national media attention to the Potomac Communities in 2010.
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But the technology comes as customers in other parts of the region are seeing upgrades to even faster portions of the company’s cell phone data network.
Big Red announced Monday that two new cell sites have been constructed in the Berea section of the county, expanding Verizon’s service along the U.S. 17 corridor in south Stafford. (more…)
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Lorton, Va. –– The Fairfax County incinerator is that large boxy-looking tower on the skyline overlooking Interstate 95. Now officials must decide if they want to buy it.
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Woodbridge, Va. –– Investigators now hope a 20 thousand dollar reward will help lead them to whoever shot at five military installations in Northern Virginia.
Lorton, Va. –– Warm weather means extended work hours on Interstate 95.
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The victim, described only as Hispanic, ran out into the intersection of U.S. 1 and Buckman Road in Hybla Valley.
While in the intersection, a 2005 Chrysler Mini-van traveling south struck the victim, and the force of the impact flung him into the right turn lane at the intersection, said a Fairfax County Police spokesman. (more…)
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Update 10:40 a.m. Tuesday
Franconia, Va. –– Metro set an all-time new Saturday ridership record during The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.
While the public transit agency faced many issues the day of the rally, it still did not eclipse the record set during the most recent Presidential Inauguration.
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When you step into the polling booth Tuesday residents in the Potomac Communities and across Virginia will be faced with three questions about three proposed amendments to Virginia’s constitution.
We’ve pulled an explanation of the proposed amendments from the Virginia State Board of Elections Web site because we believe that is the most fair and balanced way of describing what’s at stake when voters head to the polls.
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PotomacLocal.com’s Around Town this week takes a look at headlines from around the Potomac Communities: