Amelia Breeden, Author at Potomac Local News

Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

Published April 21, 2024 at 4:00PM | Updated April 21, 2024 at 5:40PM

Drivers on Interstate 95 south pass under Telegraph Road in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

I-95 Northbound: Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 103, just before the exit 104 (Carmel Church) interchange, at the bridge over CSX railroad tracks for bridge washing.

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Rappahannock Waste Management Board receives Governor’s award

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 21, 2024 at 12:00PM

The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) / Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club Electronics Recycling Program was selected to be recognized as a silver medal winner for the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards.

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Stafford to host information session on green infrastructure

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 21, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

[Photo: George Washington Regional Commission on Facebook]

The George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is holding a Green Infrastructure Charette at Howell Library Branch in Stafford County on April 26 at 12 p.m.

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Fredericksburg

Changes coming to Riverfront parking lot

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 19, 2024 at 10:49AM

[Riverfront Park parking lot 2 hour parking]

With the completion of the major construction sites at Riverfront Park and William Square, final parking signage is planned to be installed by the City of Fredericksburg in these two areas by the end of May 2024.

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OmniRide offers free rides for children April 25

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 19, 2024 at 10:45AM

In support of national Take Your Child to Work Day, children aged 17 and younger can ride any OmniRide bus for free on Thursday, April 25.

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Weekend parking resumes in Stafford commuter lot

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 19, 2024 at 10:41AM

Weekend parking can resume at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Park and Ride commuter lot on Staffordboro Boulevard, near the Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) and Mine Road intersection in Stafford County.

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Prince William

Father charged after child left in car

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 18, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated April 18, 2024 at 1:23PM

Mirwais Alizada

Prince William Police: On April 13 at 8:12 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart located at 14000 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge to investigate an unattended child.

The investigation revealed a good Samaritan observed the victim, a two-month-old infant boy, unattended inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed the parents with the victim who had been taken out of the vehicle.

Prince William

Woman charged following fight with knives

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 18, 2024 at 10:53AM | Updated April 18, 2024 at 1:26PM

Sartisha Elexus Carter

Prince William Police: On April 13, the suspect, identified as Sartisha Elexus Carter, who was sought in connection to the attempted assault that was reported to have occurred at the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1300 block of East Longview Drive in Woodbridge on March 24, was arrested.

Arrested on April 13: Sartisha Elexus Carter, 38, of 1365 East Longview Drive in Woodbridge. Charged with attempted malicious wounding. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.

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Call to Action: Walk MS needs volunteers

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 16, 2024 at 10:23AM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:25AM

Photo: Walk MS on Facebook

Greetings, Prince William – The Prince William Health District is offering grant funding of up to $95,000 to increase equity and access to COVID-19 education and vaccinations among populations disproportionally affected by COVID-19.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business annual awards

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 15, 2024 at 8:41PM

Photo: Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 33rd Annual Awards Gala held Friday, April 12 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

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