Six PDR properties identified: This week, Stafford County recognized the owners of the six properties most recently added to its Purchase of Development Rights Program. The properties bring the total number of acres preserved by the program to 1,035 and the number of development rights retired to 273. [Stafford County Government]
Open road: Route 628 (Winding Creek Road) in Stafford County reopened to through traffic today between Route 733 (Embrey Mill Road) and Route 1947 (Walpole Street). [Press Release]
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Northam proposes to end grocery tax, cut income tax, give rebates: Before departing from the governor’s office in mid-January, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to include tax relief for businesses and low-income residents in his two-year budget proposal, he announced Tuesday. [The Center Square]
Brooke Road flooding fix: Stafford County supervisors voted Tuesday night unanimously to apply for a federal grant to help end the excessive flooding on Brooke Road each time it rains. [Fredericksburg.com]
Woodbridge man gets five years: A Woodbridge man was ordered Wednesday to serve five years in prison for his role in a Spotsylvania County armed robbery in which the victims were lured to the robbery under the guise of buying catalytic converters. [Fredericksburg.com]
First Day Hike: To encourage outdoor hiking, all Virignia State Parks will offer free parking on Jan. 1, 2022 and visitors to each park will receive a commemorative water bottle sticker. [Virginia State Parks]
Marine Corps Marathon events announced: The Marine Corps Marathon Organization unveiled the 2022 event lineup. [Marine Corps Marathon Organization]
Firehouse Subs raising money for tornado victims: Starting today through December 26, all U.S. Firehouse Subs restaurants – including the 30 locations right here in the Washington, D.C. area – are raising money to help victims of the devastating tornadoes. [Firehouse Subs]
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Contempt of court: A judge said Fauquier Hospital is in contempt of court, and fined the medical center after it refused to administer ivermectin, prescribed by a doctor to a coronavirus patient. [Fauquier Times]
Finishing Bachelor’s Degree: A new partnership between the University of Virginia and Germanna Community College will make it easier for students to earn both an associate’s and bachelor’s degree completely online. [Germanna Community College]
Dumfries wi-fi: Dumfries is working to expand and upgrade broadband internet access in its public spaces in an effort to improve access to town residents who lack internet connections in their own homes. [Prince William Times]
Ending hunger: The NOVA Foundation received a grant to expand hunger relief initiatives and promote food security among students on all six of Northern Virginia Community College’s campuses. [Northern Virginia Community College]
Human rights day: The Prince William County Human Rights Commission will celebrate Universal Human Rights Day on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, virtually at 10 a.m. [Prince William County Government]
Manassas man defrauds Amazon: A Manassas man pleaded guilty today to defrauding the online retailer, Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon), of over $300,000 by operating a mail fraud scheme to buy high-end products, claim a refund, then return a similar item of significantly lesser value. [U.S. Attorney's Office]
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Dumfries Christmas Parade: Here are some photos from Mayor Derrick Wood, who took part in the 47th Annual Dumfries Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11. [Mayor Derrick Wood Facebook]
Nokesville Christmas Parade: In western Prince William County, the village of Nokesville held its annual Christmas parade. [Mike Beaty/Flickr]
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Baseball team announces new front office staff: The FredNats have hired Adam Flock as their new Community Relations Manager as a part of the creative services team and Brian Lehman as their new Ticket Sales Account Executive on their sales team. Long-time franchise employee Rich Crosslin has been promoted to Box Office Manager for the organization. [Fredericksburg Nationals]
Dumfries area toy collection: We Back Blue, Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Department of Transportation will collect toys for children in need Saturday, December 11, from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Target store near Dumfries. Collections will go to Toys for Tots, and some toys will also be donated to the Town of Dumfries Police Department for "Christmas in Dumfries." [We Back Blue]
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Time for water art: The Prince William County Service Authority is seeking talented young artists to enter the 2022 Water Art Invitational. Winning students and their art teachers will receive cash prizes, while the winning artwork will be displayed in Service Authority facilities and featured in next year's Water Art Invitational wall calendar. [Prince William Service Authority]
HOT lanes give back: Transurban, operators and developers of the I-495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, donated to Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial today, following a "Drive to Donate" event on November 17. [Transurban]
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Battlefield threat: Manassas National Battlefield Park's superintendent has issued two letters opposing a plan to allow data centers on 2,133 acres of land adjacent to the park, calling it "the single greatest threat to Manassas National Battlefield Park in nearly three decades." [Prince William Times]
Teacher pay raises: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to propose a 10% teacher raise and record funding for pre-K-12 public education in his budget proposal for next year, according to a Monday announcement. [The Center Square]
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Finishing touches: As the Chatham Bridge rehabilitation project continues, crews need daytime lane closures, and brief traffic stops on Route 3 Business this week to complete work underneath the bridge between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg. [Virginia Department of Transportation]
New Board blood: The Stafford Education Foundation announced four new board members to support the non-profit's work to impact and advance education in Stafford County Public Schools through charitable activities that support sound educational programs and practices. [Stafford Education Association]
