Prince William

Transit officials in Prince Willam County are turning to the professionals, issuing a request for information on how other jurisdictions operate passenger ferry service.

“Based on trips to Seattle to and New York City I’ve made in the past month, if you’ve seen one ferry system, you’ve seen one ferry system. They’re all very different,” Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi told the OmniRide Commission at its meeting Thursday in Woodbridge.


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Jack’s Pumpkin Glow, a family-friendly Halloween event, is creating an enormous display of over 1,000 expertly carved pumpkins at Lake Fairfax Park. 

 “Guests can expect to be transported into a pumpkin wonderland that features over 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns. Jack’s Pumpkin Glow brings the Halloween spirit to life that everyone can enjoy,” said Vice President of The Glow Shannon Donnelly,in an email.


Prince William

Editor’s note: The story was produced from an interview with Richard Anderson conducted by Potomac Local on Skype. His opponent, Hyla Ayala, did not respond to a request for an interview.

Rich Anderson is running to reclaim his seat in Prince William County’s 51st District.


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Stafford leaders are ringing alarm bells as work is underway to improve the intersection of Interstate 95 at Route 17.

The bridge that carries northbound traffic on the collector-distributor lane, providing drivers access to the exit ramps for Route 17, will continue to have a low clearance.


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Just across the street from one mega gas station, there could soon be another one.

Wawa has cleared a hurdle with the Stafford County Planning Commission, which recommended approval for a proffer amendment and conditional use permit that would clear the way for a third Wawa gas station on Garrisonville Road in North Stafford.


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The Manassas Park Governing Body heard from Panorama Latino, a Spanish-language show based in Manassas.

The result, says the show’s producer, would lead to receiving better federally-funded social services.


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