Transurban, the company that owns and operates the 95 and 495 Express Lanes, has announced a new grant program that will award $1,500 grants to local non-profits.
According to Mike McGurk, a spokesperson for Transurban, the program will award $1,500 grants to three organizations on a quarterly basis as a way to give back to the communities along the Express Lanes.
â[This] is what weâre trying to do to stay invested in the communities where we operate,â McGurk commented.
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The first Smoothie King location opened at Merchant Plaza in Woodbridge on March 20 and is looking to provide a healthier alternative for meal replacements.
Smoothie King is a business that offers smoothies and athletic supplements in locations in the United States and abroad.
The new location is owned and operated by franchisee Richard Benjamin.
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On May 2 at 8 a.m., Chapel Springs Church will be hosting its first 5K race in Bristow to raise funds for three charity organizations.
The race will take place at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park.
According to a release, the church is expecting 1,000 participants, and around 500 runners in the race.
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Rod Hall, a former congressional advisor, and FAA advisor has announced his candidacy for delegate seat in the 2nd district.
Delegate Michael Futrell currently holds the seat. Futrell will not be seeking re-election as a delegate and will be running in a three-way Democratic primary for Chuck Colganâs Senate seat.
Hall, a graduate of Dallas Baptist University, has served as the head of Congressional and legislative affairs for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as the Chief Advisor for transportation policy for a representative in Texas.
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The Bottle Stop Wine Bar and Shop, located in Occoquan, offers a mixture of local artisan drinks and small tapas style food plates for a unique dining experience.
Owned by Emil and Kim Wigode, the wine bar opened up a year and a half ago.
The Wigodes previously owned the Old Dominion Wine Shop on Mill Street in Occoquan for 5 years, before deciding to expand into a new location with a wine bar.
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Residents should expect to see increased lane closures in the coming months at the intersection of Route 1, Route 17 Business and Route 218 in Staffordâs Falmouth district.
The closures are a part of the $22.1 million dollar construction project being completed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), according to a VDOT release.
Construction on the intersection began back in March 2014 as part of an improvement project. Tavares Concrete, Inc is completing the project.
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As Indiana moves forward with implementing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Virginia may follow suit in the upcoming legislative session, which could have an impact on the state's business climate.
The RFRA in Indiana will allow private companies to have legal cover and an option not to serve those whose sexual orientation or lifestyle does not align with a business ownerâs religious beliefs.
There has been controversy over the legislation, and businesses like Angieâs List decided not to open offices in Indiana following its passage.
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On May 16, Occoquan will be hosting a âSail Occoquanâ board parade.
From 9:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be 10 to 12 boats led by a fire boat, parading along the Occoquan River, according to a release.Â
Residents will be able to view the parade from the Occoquan Town Boardwalk, located behind Madiganâs Waterfront Restaurant, down to Mamie Davis Park.
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On April 11, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain will be allowing customers to bring their own cups from home to fill with Slurpees.
And when they say any cup â they mean it.
The store locations will only be charging $1.49 plus tax for the Slurpees for the entire day, and there is no limit to the size, look or shape of the cup you can bring.
