BRISTOW, Va. -- A proposal to Prince William County to issue a special use permit to the All Dulles Area Muslim Association for it to build a mosque in the county's Rural Crescent will head to the planning commission for the first time.
We wrote about proposed worship center last month. Prince William County Planning Manager Steve Donohoe told us the plans for this mosque have been under review for longer than usual when compared to other proposed projects in the county.
Here's an update Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson sent to her constituents today about the mosque:
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MANASSAS PARK, Va. -- Commuters are running out of room to park at the Manassas Park Virginia Railway Express station.
Now, Virginia's only commuter railroad aims to work with the city to build a new parking deck for those who drive to the station and then catch a morning train to Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, D.C.
From VRE spokesman Paul Dean:
VRE invites the General Public to join us at the Town Hall Meeting at Manassas Park City Hall on November 1, 2016, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, to learn about the sites being evaluated for the VRE Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion and to provide feedback on the Preferred Alternatives. For more details, see: www.vre.org/projects-plans-facility/plans/manassas-park-station-parking-expansion/
VRE is conducting a study to address the need to expand the existing parking at the Manassas Park station. Approximately 500 more spaces are needed to meet future projected demand, in addition to the 600 existing surface parking spaces currently serving the station.
The study includes analysis of alternatives, environmental documentation, and will determine the location, size, and design of the proposed parking facility, and the type of grade-separated pedestrian access to the existing platform if needed. Cost projections are not available at this time.
The study was initiated in July 2016 and the Manassas Park Governing Body will consider and potentially select a preferred alternative for the site of the parking facility on Nov 15, 2016. Formal public comment is invited at the Governing Body meeting on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Prior to that date, comments may be submitted via mail or email.
Mail: Virginia Railway Express, 1500 King St. Suite 202, Alexandria VA 22314 Attention: Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion Study
Email: [email protected]
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A frost advisory is issued for Prince William County, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park as one of the coldest nights of the season is setting in.
From the National Weather Service:
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * TEMPERATURES...32 TO 36 DEGREES OUTSIDE OF DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON AND DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE. * IMPACTS...POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE PLANTS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.
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HAYMARKET, Va. -- Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire in the 17000 block of Stormy Drive near Haymarket.
Crews found a fire in the chimney of the house about 8:30 p.m. Firefighters ran hose several feet of water hose from the pumper trucks to the house.
Crews reported the fire had been extinguished shortly after arriving on the scene.
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Submitted to Potomac Local:
We are the only brick manufacturing facility in the area and was asked to host the SpecMix 500 Bricklayer Competition.
I apologize for the last minute invitation, but I’d like to invite you to attend our first bricklayer competition in this region on Thursday, Oct. 27 [9905 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 at 11 a.m.]. There are 22 regional competitions.
Winners will compete at the world championship in [Las] Vegas in January. Please see the website for full details. The event itself is free. We are looking for spectators to come out and support these contestants and watch as these top masons compete for their spot.
Our region have chosen to invite the American Cancer Society who has confirmed six volunteers for the event. All proceeds from food purchases, games, and raffles will be contributed to the cancer society.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
Police across the region this past weekend participated in National Drug Take Back Day.
From Manassas City Police:
Manassas City Police participated once again along with numerous law enforcement agencies in the Twelfth National Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take Back Event.
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From Prince William police:
Commercial Burglary | Felony Eluding | Possession of Stolen Property – On October 17 at 2:12AM, Prince William County Police received a report about a possible drunk driver from Manassas City Police. Officers located and attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of the Prince William Pkwy near Black Forest Ln in Woodbridge (22192). The driver initially slowed the vehicle and traveled to the intersection of Touchtone Cir where it stopped.
When officers approached the vehicle, the driver quickly accelerated and fled onto Old Bridge Rd. Officers pursued the vehicle to the area of West Ridge Dr where the driver made a sudden stop and exited before fleeing on foot. Additional officers responded and located the driver, the accused, a short time later. The accused was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was detained without further incident.
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From Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department:
As a reminder, On Wednesday, October 26th from 10:00-12:00 we will sort and distribute coats to the children of Stafford County. Please feel free to stop by and assist with this wonderful event as we ensure approximately 700 children will receive a new winter coat! The packing and distribution will take place at the Berea Fire/ Rescue Station located at 20 Sebring Dr Fredericksburg Va. (Behind the Falmouth Post Office off Warrenton Rd)
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The driver of a Nissan collided with a deer Monday in Falmouth.
Emergency crews were called to the area of 125 West Cambridge Street about 4:20 p.m. Monday.
Initial reports indicate the deer damaged the rear of the car. One woman suffered injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, according to initial information.
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OCCOQUAN, Va -- One person is in custody after fleeing a police traffic stop.
Police tell us a Virginia State Police trooper tried to stop a driver in a Nissan Altima traveling on Interstate 95 southbound. The suspect fled the scene and police pursued the driver.
The driver took exit 161 and fled police. A helicopter and units from Prince William County were called in to search for the man.
