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Va, State Police answer nearly 500 calls for assistance since midnight Jan. 11

Virginia State Police report State Troopers have responded to more than 400 incidents and 94 crashes

Think you are getting a drone for Christmas? Be aware of FAA regulations in Manassas, No. Va.

The Manassas Regional Airport is in the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). This means that within five nautical miles of the airport, you will need a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly a drone or model airplane in this airspace.

Update on PWDOT transportation projects

Prince William County government recently issued a report on the status of 16 local transportation projects.

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” starts Dec. 18

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility crackdown begins on Friday, Dec. 18th, and runs through New Year’s Day. Prince William County Police, as well as law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia and the region, are targeting this time period because the holidays bring a surge in drunk-driving.

Comstock secures full Congressional funding for Metro in omnibus transpo bill

Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released a statement after the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016 was introduced with a provision requiring the federal government to meet its full $150 million obligation in resources to WMATA.

Dec. 9 meeting on boundary proposals for new “Ferlazzo” elementary school

The second community meeting to discuss elementary boundary changes related to the opening of the “Ferlazzo” Elementary School at 5710 Liberty Hill Court, Woodbridge 22193, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hylton High School Auditorium.

Brentsville Road bridge has reopened

The Brentsville Road bridge over Broad Run reopened to through traffic on Thursday, Dec. 3, according to a traffic alert from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Carfax to expand its headquarters and to add 120 new jobs in Fairfax and Loudoun

Carfax®, the leading provider of vehicle history information for buyers, sellers, and owners of pre-owned cars in the United States, will invest $5 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County, creating 120 new jobs. The company will also invest $10.8 million to upgrade its data center operation in Loudoun County.

Public asked to comment on ideas for faster, more reliable passenger trains

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has scheduled three public information meetings Dec. 8, 9 and 10 for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail (DC2RVA) project. The reason for the meetings is to present the most feasible improvement alternatives for faster, more reliable intercity passenger rail service.

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