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‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Dumfries woman named Prince William County’s Foster Parent of the Year
Dumfries resident Linda Cheeks is a salon owner, avid volunteer, veteran – and mother to many. The last role is what earned her the title of Prince William County 2024 Foster Parent of the Year from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. In addition to raising her daughter (who...
Maryland Republicans show united front behind Trump going into National Convention
MARYLAND (7News) — As Republicans gather in Milwaukee for their convention to officially nominate their Presidential candidate attendees say they will present a united front. “We are energized and together behind President Donald Trump,” long-time Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga said. She is also a delegate to the convention....
Spend the Night at the Historic Brentsville Jail this Weekend
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Are you a history buff? Or maybe you’re looking for a unique, fun and somewhat eerie experience to have with friends or family? Then spending the night at the historic Brentsville Jail might be just what you’re looking for. Don’t worry—you won’t be behind actual bars, but you can still get a feel for what it was like for prisoners in the 1800s with this overnight experience.
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Fairfax Connector fares to increase in July
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax Connector riders will have to pay more starting July 29. On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to increase Fairfax Connector fares to keep with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s fare increase implemented on June 30. Fairfax County officials said the last fare […]
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is affordable.
The Occoquan Beautification Project is Complete
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. The intersections of Gordon Boulevard and Old Bridge Road, Gordon Boulevard and Interstate 95, and Prince William Parkway and I-95 recently got new landscaping as part of the Occoquan Beautification project. The newly planted crepe myrtles, shamrock hollies, knockout roses, eastern redbuds, flowering...
Celebrate ‘Where You Belong’ Inside Prince William County Parks
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Join Prince William County Parks this month for Park and Recreation Month and celebrate how Prince William County is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. This year, with the theme “Where You Belong,” celebrate the many ways...
Fairfax County works to restrict impact of data centers on neighborhoods
FAIRFAX, Va. — As the growth of data centers in northern Virginia continues to spread, Fairfax County officials have been considering ways to not only restrict development, but determine how to minimize any impact on nearby residents. On Tuesday, supervisors are expected to vote on new zoning regulations and...
Fairfax City to replace more Old Town gas lamps with LED lights
A streetlight on North Street in front of Draper’s Steak and Seafood in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) More of the gas-powered lamps around Old Town Fairfax will dim in the coming weeks, as the city advances to a new phase of its push to convert all streetlights to LED bulbs.
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