The Virginia Mercury | The two-term Delegate from Woodbridge, Jennifer Carroll Foy wants to trade in her seat in the General Assembly for the Virginia Governor’s Mansion.
Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy files paperwork to run for governor https://t.co/2do7K98Omk by @gmoomaw
— The Virginia Mercury (@MercuryVirginia) April 7, 2020
Prince William County Economic Development | A firm in Prince William County has developed a test that could lead to earlier detection of the coronavirus, says the county’s economic development department.
#PrinceWilliamCounty based #lifescience company @Nanotrap, created a technology that could help in earlier detection of COVID-19. Find out how @GeorgeMasonU is making headway. ???? https://t.co/QXhMR5A6Pi
— Prince William County Economic Development (@PWCDED) April 8, 2020
Manassas City Public Schools | Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman outlines an educational plan for students in the months to come. He also says he’s looking for a way to hold a graduation ceremony for students at the city’s only high school.
April 8, 2020 – Dr. Newman has provided an update regarding grading during the closure. Read more at https://t.co/TAcrCDIyhu
(8 de abril – Dr. Newman ha proporcionado una actualización acerca calificaciónes.)
— ManassasCitySchools (@mymcpsva) April 8, 2020
Fredericksburg.com (metered paywall) | Logan’s Roadhouse, a steakhouse with locations near Manassas and Fredericksburg, has closed permanently in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Logan's Roadhouse closes, fires employees https://t.co/yzrNABmASn pic.twitter.com/xv9Ldw2a68
— fredericksburg.com (@NewsInTheBurg) April 8, 2020
Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization | FAMPO, tasked with helping to chart the course of the future of the Fredericksburg region, says it can’t meet electronically during the coronavirus pandemic.
All April FAMPO committee meetings have been canceled. The Bike/ped Committee has canceled their May meeting. State FOIA laws prevent us from meeting with a virtual quorum, unless the purpose of the meeting is determined by legal counsel to prevent irrevocable public harm. pic.twitter.com/LqPyzMTTUX
— FAMPO (@FAMPO_VA) April 8, 2020
Fredericksburg City Government | There were some technical issues as Fredericksburg tried its hand at holding a virtual city council meeting.
Fredericksburg City Council held a Special Virtual Meeting on
Tuesday, April 7, 2020, which experienced some technical difficulties. Read more: https://t.co/JioUK8z9v1— Fredericksburg, Va (@FxbgGov) April 8, 2020
Prince William County Public Schools | Though public schools in Virginia have been closed since March 13 (and closed for the remainder of the academic year since March 23) Prince William County Public Schools marked the start of its spring break.
As a reminder, beginning this afternoon, and through Friday, April 10, PWCS is observing Spring Break. This includes all employees, including those who work out of the Kelly Leadership Center, and other 250-day employees. pic.twitter.com/FB1Lo1EtGM
— Steve Walts (@SuperPWCS) April 8, 2020
