Blogs
Alborn: Telework Better Than Widening Rural Purcell Rd.
December 5, 2012
This evening, you will be discussing the fate of Purcell Road and the Purcell Road Widening Project.
Kiser: We’re Still Standing
December 2, 2012
In what seems like six short months ago, we sat down in a room near Manassas and talked about the demise of the local newspaper.
With Differing Budget Plans, Candland & Jenkins Similar
November 25, 2012
On Tuesday, I witnessed was two different views of government play out as our board discussed the FY2014 budget.
Parents Should be Prepared for School Spending Cuts
November 25, 2012
With taxpayers hurting, there is talk of alternative county tax rate proposals for the future.
Changes, New Features on PotomacLocal.com
November 19, 2012
It’s time to kick start a short Thanksgiving work week, and with that I want to point out a few subtle changes to PotoamcLocal.com.
School Questions Swamp Budget Session
November 18, 2012
Topics also included the history, pros and cons, and future of the county’s current revenue sharing agreement with the School Board.
Video: Exploring the Rappahannock River
November 12, 2012
We climbed into some waders we found at a local second hand store and went in!
Slugs Get Personal Details of Lives of Strangers
November 8, 2012
Drivers are very open about their personal lives regardless of not knowing each other.
Republicans Admit Same Truths, But in Different Ways
November 7, 2012
We put all our ego-chips on “our belief is right” and “their belief is wrong” gamble.
No Pity for Tardy Slugs
October 24, 2012
Unfortunately, the drivers who sit and wait to enter HOV solo after 9 a.m. take very little pity on late slugs.
Chain Helps to Make Hot Senior Portrait
October 15, 2012
It gives off ample sparks when it’s spun in the dark, and photographed using a slow shutter speed.
Top 10 Tweets for Parents with Students
September 26, 2012
Twitter’s “bursts of information” could be an efficient way for teachers to communicate with parents.
Friend Saves Day after Parking Lot Amnesia
September 20, 2012
All of a sudden, like a ton of bricks, it hit me: I was being driven to the Horner Road Commuter lot in Woodbridge, and I was not parked there.
Ice Cream Results Are In: What’s Your Favorite?
September 17, 2012
I have been working very hard during this long, hot summer researching the ice cream shops in and around our area.
Wife Wishes Slug Driver Would Put Up Car Windows
September 13, 2012
To roll the windows up or down when riding with Slugs? That is the question.