Tag: virginia
Teen, Formerly of Bristow, Missing, Endangered
The mother of Amanda Oppedisano, 17, Burke, Virginia, is putting out a social media alert to help find her daughter. The girl formerly lived in Bristow.
RICHMOND BEAT: Senate Panel Kills Bill Designating Election Day as Holiday
— A bill to designate Election Day as a state holiday in Virginia is dead for this legislative session. On a 5-7 vote Monday, the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology defeated SB 1291, which also would have removed Lee-Jackson Day as a state holiday so that the number of holidays would stay the same.
RICHMOND BEAT: Immigrant Advocates Bash Sen. Black’s Bill Blocking ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Immigrant rights groups were outraged after a Senate committee advanced a bill to prohibit localities from inhibiting federal enforcement of immigration laws.
VDOT: Railroad Crossing Closures in Manassas Begin Wednesday
Traffic will be detoured around three Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings in Manassas on Jan. 16, 17 and 18.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Legislators Introduce Journalist Protections
Two delegates, both former journalists, introduced legislation Monday to protect student journalists from censorship and shield reporters from having to disclose confidential sources.
How the Fed Government Shutdown Has Affected 3 Prince William Families
While the media is primary talking about the closing of agencies, national parks and political standoffs, local people are trying to grapple with how to budget for their families when they have no idea when they will be paid.
Out of the Blue Participates in DC Restaurant Week
January is another busy month for Out of the Blue Crabs & Seafood in Gainesville, and it all begins with D.C.’s Restaurant Week.
RICHMOND BEAT: Teachers Highlight School Funding as Priority for Legislators
RICHMOND — On highway overpasses on Interstates 95 and 64, more than a dozen teachers signaled to members of the Virginia General Assembly their top priority by holding up 14 foam boards with Christmas lights spelling out “fund our schools.”
Dick Black Announces Retirement from Va State Senate
Virginia State Senator Col. Richard “Dick” Black, (R-13th District), will not be seeking reelection this November, according to a recent announcement.
Lucas Puzder of Bristow 1st Baby of 2019 Born at Haymarket Medical Center
A Bristow boy was the first baby born in 2019 at Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center.
