Lake Ridge
Fireworks that Could Land You in Jail
June 30, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Prince William fire and rescue officials warn about the dangers of illegal fireworks.
Man Burned, Flown to Hospital
June 27, 2011
Lake Ridge, Va. –– A man was flown to the hospital following a suspicious fire in Lake Ridge.
Emails, Cell Phone Safety Messages Win Award
June 17, 2011
Fire and rescue officials in Prince William County were honored for their work on broadcasting safety messages.
Schools Get New Start Times
June 16, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– Some Prince William County Schools will be starting and ending their day at a different time next year. Prince William County uses a three-tier approach when busing children to school which allows drivers to serve multiple routes.
Parents Must Re-Register for Schools Info
June 15, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– In an ongoing effort to keep parents involved and informed in their child’s education, Prince William County Schools will be switching to Parent Portal, an online interface for parents.
HOT Lanes Contractor Threatens to Pull Out
June 15, 2011
The Australian company vying to build High Occupancy Toll lanes on Interstate 95 and 395 is getting impatient.
Add a Turn Lane, Ease Traffic
June 14, 2011
Lake Ridge, Va. –– The organization that runs parks in Lake Ridge will get $9,662 for a piece of their property.
If Kids Play, Parents Must Learn About Concussions
June 14, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Following concussion-related deaths and students who committed suicide last year, a new policy affecting student athletes in Prince William County will begin in September.
Feds Approve Prince William Redistricting
June 14, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– The federal government has approved Prince William County’s decennial redistricting plan.
HOV Violators Targeted
June 14, 2011
Taking the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Interstate 95 Tuesday? Make sure your car has three or more occupants.
Storms Possible Tonight
June 11, 2011
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Prince William County until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Unemployment Lowest in Northern Virginia
June 10, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– The unemployment rate for jurisdictions along the Potomac River continues to fall.
Video: Large Hail, Strong Storms Hit Area
June 10, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Potomac Communities late Thursday night bringing reports of ping pong-ball size hail in Woodbridge.
Officials Want Metro to Woodbridge on New Map
June 8, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Officials want Metro to show on their subway maps they plan to someday extend heavy rail system to the Potomac Communities.
Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday
June 7, 2011
The heat and humidity will make a return to the Potomac Communities on Wednesday.
Around Town
June 6, 2011
Some are disappointed Virginia’s leaders have not made good on promises to bring high-speed rail to the state, some roads in the area may never be widened at all, and with profits at the most popular social networking site on the decline, what does that mean for another coupon site based in Washington? All stories handpicked by PotomacLocal.com.
Around Town
June 3, 2011
The driver in a fatal bus crash in Caroline County has past traffic charges in Northern Virginia, one of the men in the Brian Betts slaying gets 30 years in prison, and a beloved high school principal is moving on. All stories handpicked by PotomacLocal.com.
Around Town
June 2, 2011
Restrictions are tightening for area for-profit colleges whose graduates can’t seem to pay back their loans, George Mason University will use names like Aquia and Rappahannock to help students find where they’re going on campus, a lottery winner gives out free lottery tickets and a Woodbridge boy is eliminated from a National Spelling Bee. Stories handpicked this morning by PotomacLocal.com.
Hot Today, Storms Forecasted Tonight
June 1, 2011
This afternoon’s hot temperatures should give way to a round of severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
