Occoquan NewsLocal news for Occoquan, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Math program's future has yet to be resolved- May 23, 2008 Here it is, mid-May, said one speaker to Prince William School Board members Wednesday evening, and discussions surrounding an elementary math curriculum, Investigations, are still ongoing.http://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/math-programs-future-has-yet-to-be-resolved?... Lights come on in Occoquan tonight- May 20, 2008 "At least everybody I've talked to is please with the style of the lights they have that sort of historic look to them" Occoquan's Mayor Ernie Porta said tonight will be the first lighting of the Va. 123 bridge lights. via Journal Messengerhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/lights-come-on-in-occoquan-tonight?fromrss=1 MHS women's quad wins bronze- May 18, 2008 "We continue to develop the learning curve with this young crew" With only five entries, the small, young Mathews High School crew advanced two boats to the finals and captured one bronze medal at Saturday's Virginia State Rowing Championship regatta at Sandy Run Regional ... via Gazette Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/mhs-womens-quad-wins-bronze?fromrss=1 Biking for Charity- May 16, 2008 "Right now, I'm taking two to three solo rides per week of 10 to 30 miles." Anyone riding his or her bike along Fairfax County Parkway or the Washington & Old Dominion Trail this spring or summer has a good chance of encountering Burke resident Tim Bowers. via Alexandria Gazette-Packethttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/biking-for-charity?fromrss=1 Kaine talks transit tax in Prince William County- May 14, 2008 "This is a balancing act as we try to find out ways to have people pay for this" Gov. Timothy M. Kaine began a series of town hall meetings Tuesday pushing his newest investment plan - this time by raising a regional sales tax in Northern Virginia to upgrade its transportation system. via Potomac Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/kaine-talks-transit-tax-in-prince-william-co... Construction pain for an extra lane- May 12, 2008 How'd you like to have an extra lane during your drive to and from work every dayA That's what some drivers are getting in Northern Virginia as VDOT adds a fourth lane to I-95 North and South between Occoquan ... via Washington Examinerhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/construction-pain-for-an-extra-lane?fromrss=... - Green' Neabsco development gains steam- May 9, 2008 "I think it's a jewel in the Potomac Communities revitalization plan." A Merrifield-based developer plans to bring green roofs - an environmentally friendly trend largely seen in European and urban design - to a mixed-use project in the U.S. 1 corridor. via Journal Messengerhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/green-neabsco-development-gains-steam?fromrs... Construction spots today- May 5, 2008 On I-95 north , at Route 123, , in Occoquan. The right lane of the ramp to Occoquan Bridge, is closed from 9:30am, to 2:30pm, Thursday, May 1st, for road work. via Journal Messengerhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/construction-spots-today?fromrss=1 Pr. William police chief revokes portions of county immigration crackdown policy- May 3, 2008 "You can see the tide has turned" Police Chief Charlie Deane on Wednesday revoked portions of Prince William County 's policy that directed officers to check the legal status of all suspected illegal immigrants stopped for minor crimes or ... via Washington Examinerhttp://www.topix.net/city/occoquan-va/2008/05/pr-william-police-chief-revokes-portions-of-... |