"On Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 people gathered in a Taco Bell parking lot less than a mile from the clinic’s doors with a shared aim: taking ownership of its now-precarious future. Many carried red signs with white lettering that read: “Support the Moss Free Clinic,” as well as hand-crafted messages critical of Mary Washington Healthcare, which decided it will cease discussions with the clinic’s Board of Directors regarding funding." reports Fredericksburg Free Press.
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The 1.2-mile improvement, located in the Gainesville Magisterial District, includes not only the widening of the roadway, but also a 16-foot-wide grass median, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path and a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the south and north side of the road respectively.
Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir thanked the staff and all involved in building and completing the $64-million project.  “Glad you brought it in on time and under budget … congratulations,” Weir said.
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Town of Occoquan Mayor E-Newsletter: Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., for the dedication of the Town of Occoquan's LOVEworks sign in River Mill Park (415 Mill Street, Occoquan), designed by artist Darby Leondra. This event is free and open to the public.
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Closing the local lanes will affect local travelers' ability to merge onto the northbound I-95 through lanes north of exit 133 in Stafford.
When the local lanes are closed, there will be no access to the through lanes of I-95 northbound for any traveler entering I-95 northbound from Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg. All local lanes traffic will exit to Route 17 at exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton). The on-ramps to I-95 northbound from Route 17 northbound and southbound in Stafford will also be closed during these hours.
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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.
- Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 117, just before exit 118 (Thornburg), at the bridge over the Matta River for bridge washing.
- Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 119 north of exit 118 (Thornburg) at the bridge over the Po River for bridge washing.
- Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 121 at the bridge over the Ni River for bridge washing.
- Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating single lane closure at the bridge over Route 1 near the exit 126 (Spotsylvania) interchange for bridge washing.
- Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closures between mile markers 129 to 134 for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing.
- Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating single and double lane closures on I-95 northbound in the local and through lanes. Paving for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing and 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- The I-95 northbound local lanes will close north of exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford from 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. nightly starting Tuesday, April 23 through early Friday, April 26. Traffic in the local lanes during these hours will be required to exit at Route 17. Travelers can use Route 17 Business to Route 1 northbound to enter the I-95 northbound through lanes at the exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) interchange. View the detour map. Single lane closures for paving in the local lanes start at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday evenings. All local lanes will reopen by 4:30 a.m.
- Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Closure of Route 17 Northbound and Southbound On-Ramps to I-95 Northbound: Tuesday – Thursday, 11 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. The on-ramps from Route 17 northbound and southbound to I-95 northbound will close between 11 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. Paving for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing and 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension. View the detour map.
- Exit 140 (Stafford) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 141-142 for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project. Construction of a noise barrier and guardrail installation.
I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive).
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 The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) and Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club's Electronics Recycling Program was recognized as a silver medal winner for the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards.
The awards were announced on April 9, 2024 at the Environment Virginia Symposium held at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The awards recognize innovative programs that are improving Virginia’s environment.
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Through this event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about green infrastructure and provide feedback about where in the community green infrastructure may be needed.
Green infrastructure is a practice that captures and absorbs rainwater where it falls. Since water cannot be absorbed by impervious surfaces such as roads, roofs, and parking lots, urban areas experience increased rates of runoff that lead to erosion and flooding.
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The Riverfront Park parking lot, located on Sophia Street near Wolfe Street, will be converted to 2-hour parking 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Additionally, the final on-street parking signage around the William Square project (focused on the 600 and 700 blocks of Amelia Street, as well as Douglas, William and Winchester Streets and Washington Avenue) will be implemented by the City in an effort to support the nearby businesses while protecting area neighborhoods.
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OmniRide:Â 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.
OmniRide Local and Metro Express are already currently free and will be until at least June. Children can ride any OmniRide Express commuter bus for free on this day, which currently costs $9.00 one way, when accompanied by a paying adult.
