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May 24, 2011
Stories making headlines across the region today, handpicked by PotomacLocal.com.
Amtrak Train Catches Fire, Sparks Delays
May 18, 2011
Quantico, Va. –– Virginia Railway Express officials say all rail traffic has been stopped at Quantico.
More Suspicious Letters Found
May 6, 2011
Washington school officials and the FBI are once again this morning evacuating schools after suspicious letters were found.
Dudenhefer Announces House Run
May 5, 2011
North Stafford, Va. –– An open Virginia House of Delegates seat has a contender.
Tornado Spotted at Quantico, Funnel Clouds Over Stafford
April 27, 2011
A tornado watch has been issued for the Potomac Communities until 8 p.m.
Letter: Like Metro, Ferries Would Spur Development
April 21, 2011
Now as the Woodbridge District Supervisor, I am still actively pursuing alternative transit options for our community.
Funds Approved for U.S. 1 Widening
April 18, 2011
Ft. Belvoir, Va. –– Congress on Friday passed legislation that includes funding the widening of U.S. 1 at Ft. Belvoir.
First Lady Will Address Quantico High Grads
March 25, 2011
Quantico, Va. –– First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the keynote address at this year’s graduation ceremony at Quantico High School.
Officials Talk Transit, Other Successes
March 18, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– At the center of a General Assembly recap Thursday night was transportation.
Hotel Coming to Marine Museum
March 16, 2011
Triangle, Va. –– A hotel will be built on the ground of the National Museum of the Marine Corps complex.
Truck Fire Delays Traffic
March 11, 2011
Triangle, Va. –– A tractor trailer caught fire this morning on Interstate 95 near the Quantico exit closing all southbound lanes of the highway.
Quantico center asks for rezoning
February 10, 2011
North Stafford, Va. –– The developer of the Quantico Corporate Center has asked Stafford County officials for a rezoning that would allow for office, retail and commercial space.
Boom, boom, Quantico
February 2, 2011
Quantico, Va. –– The next two nights will be noisy near Quantico Marine Corps Base.
Quantico officials target road improvements
January 31, 2011
Triangle, Va. –– Quantico Marine Corps Base had no choice but to prepare for the massive influx of federal workers set to descend upon the area in September, said base commander Col. Daniel J. Choike.
VRE’s week off to slow start
January 31, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Delays this morning have plagued Virginia Railway Express passengers on the system’s Fredericksburg line.
Marine museum closed
January 18, 2011
Triangle, Va. –– The National Museum of the Marine Corps will be closed January 18 and 19 (Tuesday/Wednesday), 2011 for maintenance and upgrades. The Museum will reopen on Thursday, January 20 with regular hours.
2 fires, one victim burned
December 30, 2010
North Stafford, Va. –– One person suffered burns in one of two house fires that kept firefighters in Stafford County busy Wednesday.
Rough blankets, U.N. investigation for alleged leaker
December 23, 2010
Quantico, Va. –– The soldier accused of leaking secret documents from the U.S. Government to Wiki Leaks says the blankets in his jail cell are uncomfortable.
Baise finds rhythm, beats personal time
November 3, 2010
Quantico, Va. –– After spending months training for the 35th Annual Marine Corps Marathon, Heidi Baise pulled a muscle in her back that could have kept her off the course.
