Update 4 p.m. – Flood restrictions lifted on VRE’s Fredericksburg line
After stating all trains on the Fredericksburg line would be delayed this evening after CSX railroad extended flood restrictions, now the commuter railroad has said those restrictions have been lifted and no further delays are expected tonight on the Fredericksburg line.
A large area of rain that is associated with Tropical Storm Nicole, which is moving its way up along the East Coast over the next 36 hours, will bring a deluge of rain, forecasters said.
A flash flood watch was put into effect for the Potomac communities by the National Weather Service earlier today. But if that watch is increased to a flood warning, train speeds on VRE’s trainlines will slow. (more…)
The Potomac communities have been placed under flood a watch as the remnants of a tropical system moving up the East Coast from Florida has its sights set on our region.
The storm is expected to bring up to six inches of rain between this afternoon and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. (more…)
Virginia Railway Express wants to know more about what’s on their passengers’ minds.
The commuter railroad is asking riders who board at the Quantico, Woodbridge and Lorton stations to consider joining its Passenger Alliance Coalition.
Fairfax County, Va. –– Police used three words to remind parents to secure their children in their cars – anchor, tether and latch.
Parents and caregivers are invited to stop by Fair Oaks Mall today between 1 and 3 p.m., for a police demonstration on how to properly install a child seat restraint or to have theirs checked by a professional.
The outlet mall in Woodbridge, and the Stafford Hospital Center off U.S. 1 in Stafford, are two of more than 75 locations in Virginia where residents today can drop off unused prescription medications, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., as part of the first-ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The initiative is designed to raise awareness of, and curb prescription drug abuse, officials said. (more…)
Nighttime work – Closures occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Lorton, Va. –– A woman told police a man tried to steal her purse, and now investigators have asked Lorton residents to keep an eye out for the would-be thief.
The victim was walking to her home in the 9400 block of Cherwek Drive, just off U.S. 1, at 8:50 p.m. Sept. 15, when a man approached her and grabbed her purse, said Fairfax police Franconia District spokesman Richard Henry on Thursday.
In this week’s Weekend Finds: It’s your chance to let the children watch a movie while you get dinner, one of the area’s largest craft shows comes back to town and Miss Virginia will stop by a talent show on Sunday to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
Movie night equals smooth Friday night
How do I feel about school being back in session? I will simply say “yeah!” and do a “mommy-Moonwalk”.
This year my son started 9th grade. He is now officially a high school student.
