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Metro Extends Closures Of Stations South Of Reagan National Airport
(DC)- Metro says in a news release that they are extending the closure of six stations south of Reagan National Airport due to “unexpected site conditions and remediation efforts for the future Potomac Yard Station.” Stations
Community Services Board Offers Suicide Alertness Training
Most people who died by suicide gave a hint about their intentions. But analyzing words and actions can be tricky. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board provides a new, free community training to help people learn to recognize
Fredericksburg Salvation Army Angel Tree Applications Being Accepted This Week
(Fredericksburg)- The Fredericksburg Salvation Army is taking Angel Tree applications this week 9am-3p. It’s being done in person at First Christian Church on Washington Avenue. For eligibility requirements check our Facebook page or call 540-373-3431. Applications
Flooding Expected Along Virginia Coast
(Virginia Beach)- The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued coastal flood warnings and Wind Advisories for Virginia’s coast. Forecasters say major flooding is forecasted in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas, along with wind gusts
Expect I-95 Delays In Fredericksburg Area This Week For Inspection Of Bridges
(Fredericksburg)- VDOT has scheduled daytime single lane closures to inspect the Interstate 95 bridges over the Rappahannock River, which connect the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. Starting Oct. 3, single lane closures are scheduled from 9:30
State Police Offering $25,000 Reward For Catalytic Converter Theft Info
(Richmond)-Virginia State Police is offering rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to arrests in connection to vehicle thefts. State Police say catalytic converter thefts are up across the state, in part because stealing them is
Voters Motivated in Midterm Elections According to New Statewide Survey By UMW
The Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington recently polled 1,000 Virginia adults to learn what’s on their minds during the midterm elections. Inflation, economy and jobs, threats to democracy, the Biden
NSWC Dahlgren Division to Host Virtual Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Innovation Challenge Talk
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking game-savvy college and university student innovators to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms for the automated scheduling and coordination of simulated directed energy, hypervelocity projectiles
Army Issues ‘Noise Alert’ For Fort A.P. Hill Area
(Bowling Green)- The United States Army has issued a “Noise Alert” for the Garrison Fort A.P. Hill area for this week. According to the garrison’s public affairs office, the alert was issued for “ordnance demolition.” The demolition
Tolls And HOV Rules Begin On New 66 Express Lanes In NoVA
Tolls now in place on the new western section of the 66 Express Lanes in NoVa. The 9-mile stretch between Route 29 in Gainesville and Route 28 in Centreville opened on Sept. 10 without tolls so drivers
Fairfax County Urban-Search-And-Rescue Team Headed To Florida
(Fairfax)- Members of Virginia Task Force 1, Fairfax County’s international urban-search-and-rescue team, have been deployed to Florida ahead of what is now Tropical Storm Ian. The 45-person task force from Fairfax will head to Florida along with
Spotsy Sheriff’s Office Investigates Vandalism At Craigs Baptist
(Spotsylvania)- The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism done over the weekend at the community center of Craigs Baptist in rural Spotsylvania. Nothing was stolen, but everything was ruined. Every room was splattered with paint. Many walls
No Football This Fall At Manassas Park High
(Manassas Park)- Due to small participation numbers, Manassas Park High School will not field a football program on any level this fall. The school is also looking for a new head coach after Randy Starks resigned his
State Offering Tree Planting Grants
(Richmond)- The Virginia Department of Forestry is offering $900,000 in grant funding for tree-planting efforts this fall and in the spring of 2023. Grants may be awarded to civic groups, communities, local governments, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations,
State Employees Disgruntled with Telework Policy
(Richmond)- A recent survey shows that more than half of Virginia government employees don’t like Governor Youngkin’s telework policy. The Virginia Government Employees Association conducted the survey. According to a report by the Virginia Mercury, it revealed