Tag: Northern Virginia
Local Narcotics Task Force Obtains Warrants for 43 Individuals for Heroin Use, Distribution
Detectives from the Prince William County-Manassas City-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force joined law enforcement agencies from across the region, June 14, in a continued campaign sought to combat heroin use and distribution in our area. In doing so, they obtained warrants for 43 individuals.
WEATHER BEAT: Mini Heatwave Settles into Region
Ready or not, here it comes! The dog days of summer look to be making an early arrival this year.
PRTC Receives American Planning Association Award
PRTC (Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission) is pleased to announce that it has received an Outstanding Implementation Project Award for the TIGER Bus Priority Program from the American Planning Association (APA).
Sen. Kaine Talks Politics with Kettle Run Students
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) visited Fauquier County’s Kettle Run High School in Nokesville, Monday, to talk to students about the three branches of government.
Citizens’ Groups Call for Congressional Representatives to Hold Town Halls
Citizens’ groups have recently put increased pressure on lawmakers to hold public town hall meetings in Northern Virginia; they have even scheduled their own citizen-led town hall for Friday evening.
Prince William Tech Companies Receive GovCon Awards
Prince William County congratulates MAG Aerospace and InCadence Strategic Solutions on receiving awards at the 14th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor or ‘GovCon’ Awards.
Severe Storm Warning this Afternoon, Watch ends 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Prince William and Northern Virginia until 4:30 p.m. and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m.
Prince William School Board Stays Decision to Rename Godwin Middle
After a long citizens time, the majority of the board voted against rescinding the name change of Godwin Middle School and reaffirmed their commitment to rename the school after George M. Hampton.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia House OKs Amendment to Increase Charter Schools
By a 52-47 vote, the House of Delegates approved a constitutional amendment that could open the doors for more charter schools in Virginia, Friday.
Patient First No Longer Accepting New Anthem Patients
Patient First announced that starting Feb. 2 it would not accept any new Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Patients at any of its Virginia locations, nor any patients enrolled in Anthem’s Medicaid/FAMIS program and HealthKeepers Plus.
