The Possum Point Power Station opened in 1948 as a coal-burning facility, generating electricity for the region.
Coal, when burnt, leaves behind coal ash — a fine powdery, toxic substance. That ash was placed in five ash ponds surrounding the power plant.
Fredericksburg line riders who Virginia Railway Express will see a new train starting Monday.
Virginia’s only commuter railroad added a new morning and afternoon train following the opening of the system’s Spotsylvania station last week. The new morning 304 train leaves Spotsylvania station bound for Washington’s Union Station at 5:23 a.m. The new afternoon 303 train leaves Union Station at 3:10 p.m.
Manassas Olive Oil wants you to give and taste local this year.
The shop in Historic Downtown Manassas has three unique gift items that are perfect for family, friends, and clients.
An 82-year-old man succumbed to his injuries following crash on Cardinal Drive in Woodbirdge.
Here’s more in a press release:
Eager children and their families looking to experience the joy and magic of the holiday season can do so this month and next at Potomac Mills.
From now through December 24th, children can visit and be photographed with Santa in the Grant Court near TJMaxx and the Children’s Play area. Hours of operations are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Two investigations centering on how police work with federal immigration and customs officials are ongoing in Prince William County.
One is a public probe ordered Saturday by the Board of County Supervisors to learn if county police are talking to federal immigration and customs officials, or ICE when officers come across anyone has criminal, or civil administrative — also called a deportation order — against them.
The Osprey’s Golf Club at Belmont Bay will close Sunday, November 29.
The closure of the golf club brings and end to 18 years of play on a course located on the mixed-used residential and commercial development of Belmont Bay on the bank of the Occoquan River in Woodbridge.
A teenager lost her life after the car she was riding in collided with another vehicle.
Here’s more in a police press release:
On October 11, 2015, former Aquinas student, Colby Thomas Smith, passed away tragically in a dirt bike accident.
Colby’s parents formed the charity, Colby’s Ride, in his memory to provide bicycles and helmets for underprivileged youth in our community.
On Saturday, December 5, Manassas will host its annual Christmas Parade in Downtown.
Why not make a day of it and come have lunch with Santa Claus at the Old Manassas Courthouse located at 9248 Lee Avenue in Manassas, at the corner of Lee and Grant avenues. He’ll be once again dusting off that old patriotic suit of red, white, and blue for his visit.
