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Fairfax County schools holding community forum on changing middle school start times
FAIRFAX, Va. — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are considering the possibility of adjusting school start times for middle schools. The new start times would be later in the morning. This change would begin during the 2025-26 school year, if approved. "Research shows that later start times could significantly...
Procurement Services to Host First Annual Procurement Expo for Vendors
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County Procurement Services is inviting vendors and prospective vendors interested in doing business with the county to the first annual Procurement Expo: “Making Connections, Building Partnerships” on Thursday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Connaughton Plaza at the Prince William County Government Complex, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. The expo aims to link the vendor community with county agencies, helping the county fulfill its business needs while providing vendors the opportunity to market their services and gain insights into doing business with the county.
Charles County's water towers could get new paint jobs
Select water towers in Charles County could be getting facelifts. Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II (D) prefaced a presentation at the May 14 commissioners’ meeting on putting county logos on water towers by saying, “This was a request for review based on my observations in Ocean City. Seeing how water towers were used as an effective tool to promote the town of Ocean City and the area in general.” ...
Charles school board hopefuls compete for at-large seat
In Charles County’s only election this year, an at-large board of education seat, Michael K. Lukas, the seat’s incumbent, led Tuesday night’s election with about 40% of the vote. Letonya Smalls received the second most votes with 29.1% of the total as of Tuesday night, meaning that the match is likely set for the general election this November. Christopher O.J. Alberts ended with the third most votes, capturing 14.9% of...
Charles commissioners approve $561 million budget
And with the stroke of a pen, essentially, the Charles commissioners approved a $561.3 million budget, the largest ever for the county. On Tuesday, May 14, the board unanimously adopted a balanced General Fund budget of $561,338,600, an increase of 6.4% over last year. The approved budget does not increase the current property or income tax rate while expanding investments in education, public safety and recreation priorities, a release from...
Public hearing divides residents, council on La Plata property tax hike
Despite May 14 being an election day, the La Plata town council had a considerable turnout for a public hearing on increasing the town’s property tax rate. The tax increase, if approved, would change the property tax from $0.32 per $100 assessment value to $0.35 per $100 of assessed value. Before the hearing began, Brent Manuel, La Plata’s town manager, stated the case for the tax increase, saying that the...
🚧 Upcoming Road Closure on Graceway Dr in Lorton for Asphalt Installation
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Northern Virginia. Residents of Lorton and surrounding communities, please be advised that there will be a scheduled road closure impacting Graceway Dr between Silver Ann Dr and Silassie Ct. This closure is set to take place on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on each day. The purpose of the closure is to allow for the installation of an asphalt valley gutter. Thru traffic will be prohibited during these times, and motorists are encouraged to follow detour signs appropriately placed to facilitate traffic flow.For those seeking further details or updates regarding this traffic alert, please follow the provided link: https://t.co/3tUt1gr16W.
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