Spice banned, P.E. bill vetoed
For Gov. Robert F. McDonnell yesterday, it was one approved and one vetoed. The governor signed legislation to ban the synthetic marijuana plant known as Spice or K2, Fredericksburg.com reports. He vetoed a bill that would have required public school systems across the state to mandate 150 minutes of physical education each week, TimesDispatch.com reports.
Commuter town hall heats up over parking issues
Some area commuters unhappy with the location of the new commuter parking lot at the First Baptist Church in Woodbridge sounded off at elected leaders and transportation officials Wednesday night at a town hall meeting. Still upset over the loss of 750 commuter parking spaces at Potomac Mills mall, one commuter called herself a “Potomac Mills refugee,” Insidenova.com reports.
U.S. 1 near Belvoir a dangerous road?
A recent rash of crashes along Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) near the main gate at Ft. Belvoir – two of them fatal in the past two weeks – has sparked concern amongst elected leaders, base officials and police. Now there is talk about what can be done to prevent more tragic accidents in the corridor, Patch.com reports.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A citizen advisory group has endorsed a new route for a long-proposed bridge crossing over the Rappahannock River, recommending an alternative that avoids sensitive environmental areas and leverages existing road infrastructure.
DUMFRIES, Va. — The Town of Dumfries took a significant step toward shaping its economic future on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, by voting to establish a new Economic Development Authority (EDA).
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Inspired by local physicians who were among the nation’s first to adopt the concierge medicine model, Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity. These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments, direct availability, unhurried visits, and deeply personalized care:
After almost 40 years in practice, Manassas-based Internist John Cary, MD’s change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual, and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes. “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,” he explains. “Achieving that can take several months of very close follow up. As I tell my patients, we are in this together.”
Jay Tyroler, MD considers his patients quite literally as family. “I believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick, or scared, or feeling vulnerable, and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.” Whether for a specialist referral, urgent health issue or ongoing follow up, “My patients know I’m always just a phone call away.”
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