Youngkin calls raid on Trump club a 'stunning move' by feds --
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin called the federal raid on former President Donald Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago a "stunning move by the DOJ and FBI" and implied it could be politically motivated. [Virginia Mercury]
Discover Occoquan coming up -- The annual Discover Occoquan week of activities kicks off this Saturday, August 13. This weekend will feature the start of the Scavenger Hunt Passport Event, the naming of our Town Hall Building for the late Mamie Davis and June Randolph, and our 14th annual Duck Splash race, the proceeds of which benefit the Occoquan 501(c)(3) organization Patriots for Disabled Divers. [Press release]
Free expungement clinic to be held in Manassas -- On August 20, 2022, an Expungement Clinic will be held in Manassas. This is the second expungement clinic to be held in the area. [Press release]
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Nasdaq falls 1.19% as negative Micron guidance weighs down tech stocks -- U.S. markets declined as chip stocks continued to struggle Tuesday, dragging down the tech market...Tuesday's decline came as shares of chipmaker Micron fell 3.74% after the company warned that its revenue could fall short of its prior guidance, citing "macroeconomic factors and supply chain constraints. [UPI]
OmniRide to host public hearings to discuss proposed changes to routes -- The regional transportation provider aims to change routes along the Interstate 66 and 95 corridors, local routes, and routes that serve disabled residents. [Press release]
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Manassas Park cancels football season -- Due to small participation numbers, Manassas Park High School will not field a football program on any level this fall. Since starting July 28, Manassas Park averaged a turnout of 11 players over the seven days it conducted a practice. [Insidenova.com]
Yesli Vega boosts national profile with CPAC appearance -- Virginia Republican congressional candidate Yesli Vega, who is running against Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) in the competitive 7th District, made a foray into the national conservative spotlight Friday with a brief appearance onstage in Dallas at one of the GOP's largest annual gatherings, the Conservative Political Action Conference. [The Washington Post]
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A new Commanders football stadium in Virginia seemed like a sure thing last month. Today, a public-private deal to build a stadium and practice facility in the commonwealth is all but dead.
As you know, the Horner Road Commuter Lot in Woodbridge is one of the sites considered for a stadium and practice facility. Some local leaders salivated over the prospect of $24 billion in economic impact for the county, while others fear the crime and traffic a new stadium complex would bring.
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Prince William County
May was a violent month in Prince William County when four people were shot and killed. Over the past few weeks, many people asked me, "When is the police chief going to comment on the recent violence."
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I've always considered a daily news roundup post an important feature to have on PotomacLocalNews.com. Consistently producing the post on a basis is another story. Like any job, the demands of the day pull me in many different directions.
Some days, we do well by posting the stories we've already written, to say nothing about what others are reporting.
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Reports: Commanders' stadium would have $24 billion in economic impact; vote to be delayed
A 33-page report from the Department of Education details how state policy choices and priorities over the last decade have resulted in lower student achievement in reading and mathematics, wider achievement gaps, reduced transparency, and eroding parent confidence in the Commonwealth's public schools. [Insidenova.com]
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Slipping schools: A 33-page report from the Department of Education details how state policy choices and priorities over the last decade have resulted in lower student achievement in reading and mathematics, wider achievement gaps, reduced transparency, and eroding parent confidence in the Commonwealth's public schools. [Press release]
Route 28 bypass: Design work is underway on Prince William County's $300 million Route 28 Bypass, while Fairfax County has begun construction on its major Route 28 widening. [Insidenova.com]
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Teacher union fight: The Prince William County School Board has once again moved the deadline for the county's teacher's union to present the signatures it collected in support of collective bargaining, this time saying the union has until May 4 to present its union cards for verification. [Insidenova.com]
Former Stafford County Admin gets a new job: After a tumultuous year, Wethersfield, Conn., on Monday night, chose Frederick Presley, the former Stafford County Administrator whose last day was April 22, 2022. [Hartford Currant]
