As Indiana moves forward with implementing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Virginia may follow suit in the upcoming legislative session, which could have an impact on the state’s business climate.
The RFRA in Indiana will allow private companies to have legal cover and an option not to serve those whose sexual orientation or lifestyle does not align with a business owner’s religious beliefs.
Two Republicans seeking to lead the Prince William County Board of Supervisors sat down for a debate on Saturday.
Incumbent Corey Stewart faced newcomer Chris Crawford, and each discussed issues facing the county from tax bills, funding firefighters, to bringing new jobs to the region.
On May 16, Occoquan will be hosting a ‘Sail Occoquan’ board parade.
From 9:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be 10 to 12 boats led by a fire boat, parading along the Occoquan River, according to a release.
Early yesterday morning, Prince William police responded to a call in Woodbridge to investigate a shooting.
According to a Prince William police release, the victim, a 20-year old man, was walking towards a residence on Filarete Street with three other acquaintances to attend a party.
According to a Prince William police release, the victim, Ruiz-Monchez, has been located.
She is currently receiving medical attention, said a release.
Discover Prince William/Manassas promotes the County and Manassas City as a destination for family vacations and those who are looking to connect with history. A total of $505 million is spent each year in the county and $65 million in the city by tourists visiting the region, according to agency director Ann Marie Maher. The tourism industry created more than 6,000 jobs in the region, she added.
Despite the numbers, as well as several factors like the opening of two new hotels, the continued development of Potomac Shores as a destination, and the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the agency expects a budget shortfall of about $370,000 next year. The agency would operate on a $1 million budget.
Yesterday evening, Prince William police responded to a call in Nokesville about shots fired.
According to a Prince William police release, the caller and now the accused, 38-year old Brandon Wood, stated to the police that someone was firing a gun into his residence.
On April 11, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain will be allowing customers to bring their own cups from home to fill with Slurpees.
And when they say any cup – they mean it.
Five companies are expanding in Stafford, bringing in 112,000 feet of additional office leases and 370 new jobs to the county.
Among the companies that have helped drive economic growth in Stafford are Dispersive Technologies, MLT Systems, the Bowen Group, IPKeys Technologies, LLC, and SimVentions, according to a county release.
On Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., the Prince William fire and rescue department received a call about a fire alarm at the Orchard Mills Apartment Complex.
The complex is located on Bannon Way in Dale City.
