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Jan-26-2012
Plan Would Transform Courthouse Area
PotomacLocal.com:  Plan to give Stafford a new downtown deferred to February

Jan-25-2012
Native son opens barber academy in Virginia
Warren Record:  Retired Marine Joe Seward opened barber academy in Stafford

Jan-24-2012
Recent commercial leases in Stafford County
Thalhimer:  Industrial storage and retail spaces lease in southern Stafford

Jan-20-2012
VRE experiences record year in 2011
Free Lance-Star:  VRE closes 2011 on a high note, a record-setting year

Jan-18-2012
Stafford, Spotsylvania getting farmland funds
Fredericksburg.com:  Stafford to receive $66,093

Jan-18-2012
Stafford County's Comp Plan amendments tabled
Free Lance-Star:  Board of Supervisors needs more details before approval

Jan-18-2012
Main gate project at Quantico nearly complete
Stafford County Sun:  Quantico's front gate reconfiguration almost done

Jan-18-2012
Stafford building honors Gordon
Fredericksburg.com:  Stafford County's administration building has new name

Jan-17-2012
New Chinese restaurant opens in North Stafford
PotomacLocal.com:  Jin's Garden opens at 263 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford

Jan-09-2012
Trail work could close Butler Road tomorrow
Free Lance-Star:  Belmont - Ferry Farm Trail Bridge to be installed in Stafford

Jan-08-2012
New carpool program aimed at BRAC traffic
InsideNOVA.com - New carpool program to pay drivers to Quantico, etc.

Jan-07-2012
Virginia is traveling in premier company
Free Lance-Star:  State is one of top 10 wine travel destinations in world

Jan-06-2012
Area schools earn excellence awards
Free Lance-Star:  23 schools in area earn state achievement awards

Jan-06-2012
7 Stafford schools exceed standards
PotomacLocal.com - Garrisonville Elementary receives Excellence award

Jan-05-2012
Area's jobless rate at three-year low
Fredericksburg.com:  Local unemployment data for November 2011

Jan-04-2012
McDonnell pushes jobs and economic development proposals
Virginia Business:  Plans to boost agriculture, forestry, and small business

Jan-04-2012
McDonnell unveils economic development package
Washington Post:  Plan for small business tax credits, agriculture & forestry grants

Jan-04-2012
McDonnell outlines VA job creation initiatives
InsideNova.com:  $37 million aimed at spurring economic development

Jan-04-2012
McDonnell proposes business investment
Free Lance-Star:  $37 million of new investments in economic development

Dec-29-2011
Diner of TV fame to reopen in January
PotomacLocal.com:  Local restaurant to reopen as "County Cafe" in 2012

Dec-22-2011
Economic groups team up
Fredericksburg.com: Kick-off opening of UMW's Center for Ecnoomic Development

Dec-18-2011
Cole resumes BPOL battle
Free Lance-Star:  Del. Mark Cole renews efforts to kill BPOL tax

Dec-15-2011
FRED bus going strong after 15 years
Fredericksburg.com:  FREDericksburg Regional Transit opened in 1996

Dec-15-2011
Changes for historic signs
PotomacLocal: Changes to signs depicting George Washington's Boyhood Home

Dec-15-2011
More Parking Coming to Smith Lake Park
PotomacLocal:  Board approved additional 138 parking spaces for this popular park

Dec-15-2011
VDOT takes questions on parking expansion
PotomacLocal:  VDOT officials addressed Staffordboro commuter lot expansion

Dec-14-2011
Stafford commuter lot plan unveiled
Fredericksburg.com:  Staffordborough Blvd. expansion project to add 1,000 spots

Dec-09-2011
Va. contractor reaches deal on $1B I-95 project
Richmond Times-Dispatch: HOT lanes to be widened, extended 9 mi. to Stafford

Dec-09-2011
England Run Library now has a spot 'to sit and sip'
England Run Library in southern Stafford opens a cafe

Dec-08-2011
Marriott hotel will be built at Quantico
New hotel coming to Quantico Corporate Center

Dec-07-2011
County holds public meeting on Musselman Park Master Plan
First public meeting held to gather input from the community

Dec-07-2011
HOT lanes zooming ahead
Agreement reached on HOV/HOT lanes to stretch into Stafford

Dec-06-2011
Marines working more with business
Marine talks business with area chamber of commerce Military Affairs Council

Nov-28-2011
Virginia still second on ‘Best States’ list
Va. again ranks 2nd in Forbes.com's annual list of Best States for Business

Nov-24-2011
Stafford gives tech park a boost
Stafford County allocates $237,000 to N. Stafford research & technology park

Nov-23-2011
Funds approved for tech research center
North Stafford technology and research park took another leap forward

Nov-21-2011
Children of America receives NACCRRA Military Childcare Program
PRweb:  Stafford child care facility part of network to assist unique military needs

Nov-19-2011
Stafford Economic Development Authority honored
Stafford EDA recognized for work with Germanna Community College

Nov-19-2011
'Silicon Valley effect' for Stafford County?
Stafford as the new Silicon Valley?

Nov-16-2011
Stafford plans new permit center
By spring [2012], Stafford County officials aim to open a new center

Nov-15-2011
Stafford to ease permit process
Stafford moves closer to one-stop shop for permits

Nov-01-2011
Virginia again ranked fourth best in business climate
Site Selection magazine names Va. 4th best state business climate in U.S.

Oct-19-2011
Quantico growth committee looks ahead
BRAC committee ends, new planning steering committee begins

Oct-16-2011
That's a whole lotta water!
Stafford County moving forward on Rocky Pen Run Reservoir

Oct-13-2011
Tourism dollars on rise in the area
The 2010 economic impact of tourism in the Fredericksburg region

Oct-13-2011
BRAC Committee releases final report
Quantico Growth Management Committee's final report indicates all is ok

Oct-13-2011
New tenants coming to Berea Marketplace
2 businesses coming to Berea Marketplace along U.S. 17 in Stafford County

Oct-12-2011
Governor McDonnell Announces 2010 Tourism Economic Impact Figures
Tourism revenue up 6.7 percent statewide over 2009

Oct-11-2011
BRAC management committee dissolves, leaves partnerships in place
Quantico Growth Management Committee held its final meeting Oct. 3rd

Oct-10-2011
Augustine Golf Club Re-Opening
Renovations complete; New management under Raspberry Golf group

Oct-07-2011
Renovation helping Augustine fulfill its potential
The revival of Augustine Golf Course, which reopened Oct. 1st

Oct-05-2011
Building gets a familiar name
Stafford breaks ground on new $2.7 million Chichester Bldg.

Oct-05-2011
Groundbreaking celebrates Chichesters
New building to be named for father-son commonwealth attorneys

Oct-05-2011
Greenfield facilities in Stafford sold to N.Y. REIT
Care Investment Trust, Inc. paid $8.22 million, double the assessed value

Oct-04-2011
Minnieland purchased Stafford health club building site
Minnieland Private Day School Inc. purchased a Garrisonville Road facility

Oct-04-2011
Marine Expo draws thousands to Quantico
The latest technology on display for the 31st Modern Day Marine Expo

Oct-04-2011
Six area firms make Inc. 5000 list
Four of those firms are businesses in Stafford County

Oct-02-2011
Military schools 'make do'
70% of DoD-run schools across the world are in 'poor' or 'failing' condition

Sep-29-2011
Va. to get $44.3M for high-speed rail planning
Federal grant for planning high-speed rail between Richmond and Washington

Sep-28-2011
Stafford may get downtown look
Stafford looks at initial design for developing downtown courthouse area

Sep-27-2011
High school design passes
School Board approves design for new Stafford High School

Sep-27-2011
UMW vows to help drive economic development
UMW vows to be a key partner in regional economic development

Sep-27-2011
Stafford may get downtown look
Stafford looks at initial vision for developing downtown courthouse area

Sep-26-2011
Stafford moving on up on U.S. wealth list
Stafford's median household income among highest in U.S counties

Sep-26-2011
Va. to offer trial program offering tax breaks
Va. is offering tax credits for businesses allowing employees to work remotely. 

Sep-22-2011
Washington area richest in nation last year
N.Va. counties top new census rankings

Sep-21-2011
Linking History
Board breaks ground on Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail

Sep-21-2011
Germanna Community College awarded Military Friendly School honor
G.I. Jobs magazine names Germanna a 2012 Military Friendly School

Sep-20-2011
Va. sees record spending by overseas tourists
Travelers spent $321 million in Virginia in 2010, up 12% from 2009

Sep-20-2011
Modern Day Marine Expo comes to Quantico
The 31st MDM Expo will be held aboard MCB Quantico Sept. 27-29

Sep-19-2011
Sweet Frog may open Stafford location
Sweet Frog Yogurt eyeing Carter's Crossing area of Stafford County

Sep-17-2011
A 'nice, long ride' for longtime Stafford EDA leader
Chairman Don Newlin celebrates 35 years on Economic Development Authority

Sep-17-2011
Quantico base schools to place all students on one site
Congress has already alotted the money for combining Quantico's 3 elementary schools

Sep-08-2011
A Sneak Peak at Augustine Golf Club
Augustine Golf Club in Stafford County will reopen Oct. 1st

Sep-07-2011
Class offered at Tech Park
First of courses to be offered at Stafford's Research and Technology Park

Sep-07-2011
URS to provide MRAP support services to USMC Systems Command
This contract has a maximum value of $45million for Stafford-based URS offices

Sep-04-2011
Despite economy, deals are being made
$30 million deal completed in Stafford County last month

Sep-02-2011
Stafford building sells for $30M
A tightly secured building of U.S. 17 sold in Stafford County last month

Aug-31-2011
New restaurants, day care coming to Aquia Towne Center
Aquia Towne Center progresses with several new business leases

Aug-31-2011
BRAC move to Quantico nearly finished
Transfer of 2,767 jobs to Marine Corps Base Quantico nearly complete

Aug-31-2011
New restaurants, day care coming to Aquia Towne Center
Several businesses signed up to lease space at this mixed-use shopping center

Aug-29-2011
UMW to offer courses at Quantico Corporate Center
Project Management Professional prep course offered at Stafford technology park

Aug-22-2011
Wider 610 Now Open
A portion of Va. 610 in North Stafford was widened from two to four lanes

Aug-20-2011
Route 610 widening project now complete
Widening of State Route 610 in Stafford County is finished

Aug-19-2011
Community College workforce training closes "skills gap"
Germanna Community College expands automotive program in Stafford

Aug-17-2011
Airports big boost to state's economy
Virginia airports are responsible for $29 billion in economic activity

Aug-16-2011
Business Park a Vision Realized
An economic bright spot: Quantico Corporate Center on U.S. 1 in Stafford

Aug-15-2011
Virginia remains No. 1 in Pollina pro-business study
Virginia remained top state, third year in a row

Aug-15-2011
Booz Allen Hamilton leases space at Aquia Town Center

12,500 sq.ft. of office space leased in North Stafford development


Aug-12-2011
Beat the heat with these sweet treats
Frozen-yogurt trend snowballing; new locations include Stafford Marketplace

Aug-12-2011
Rezoning sought in Stafford for major development
Application for 645,000 sq.ft. of commercial space & 51 SF detached homes

Aug-10-2011
Rosner opens Nissan dealership
Rosner Auto Group opens Nissan dealership in Stafford County

Aug-09-2011
Training facility eyed in Stafford
Training facility, apartments proposed for Celebrate Virginia North

Aug-04-2011
Concurrent Technologies Corporation opens 22nd U.S. office
Stafford office puts CTC closer to clients, enhancing ability to meet rapid needs

Aug-03-2011
Virginia tops in business climate
New report names Virginia as the best state for economic growth potential

Aug-02-2011
Quantico achieves its first LEED certification
The Wounded Warrior Regiment HQ is first LEED certified building at Quantico

Aug-01-2011
Virginia ranked No. 1 in economic growth potential
Virginia's competitive climate ranked No. 1 by Business Facilities magazine

Aug-01-2011
Civil War Park off to a good start
Herculean tasks accomplished by Virginia guardsmen at Civil War Park site

Jul-31-2011
Project to ease BRAC traffic impacts around Quantico
New road project is set to widen the road leading to Quantico Marine Corps Base

Jul-28-2011
Virginia / Stafford and the task of growing business
Stafford helps lead Virginia in ranking for #1 state to do business

Jul-26-2011
Colonial Forge H.S. gets three-year accreditation
Va. Dept. of Education gives a high school in Stafford full accreditation for 3 years

Jul-26-2011
Wawa planning Stafford County store
Wawa company plans convenience store and fuel station near Carter's Crossing

Jul-25-2011
Civil War Park ground-breaking held
Officials lifted golden shovels, Va. National Guard let heavy equipment do lifting

Jul-22-2011
BRAC impact played down
Stafford officials spotlight progress with BRAC

Jul-22-2011
Textron Systems establishes office near MCB Quantico
Textron Systems announced 2,500 sq. ft. office opened in Stafford, Va.

Jul-20-2011
State National Guard troops constructing Civil War park
Va. Army National Guard troops have "Virginians for Virginia" mission in Stafford

Jul-14-2011
Stafford Lands Tech Firm
Large commercial development under construction in Stafford

Jul-12-2011
URS awarded support contract for USMC MRAP vehicles
URS Technical Services Inc. in Stafford, Va. is being awarded $45.5 million contract

Jul-10-2011
State News: Quantico seeks land-use study with localities
Commanding Office of MCB Quantico has proposed a joint land-use study

Jul-09-2011
Trust purchases office buildings in N. Stafford
Massachusetts REIT makes big investment in North Stafford

Jul-07-2011
MDIA building is complete
All five U.S. Military Department Investigative Agencies now efficiently co-located

Jul-06-2011
Marines want growth study
MCB Quantico and parts of North Stafford may be subject of land-use study

Jul-06-2011
Commander seeks land-use study
Marine Corps leaders wants to look at growth around Quantico's base

Jul-04-2011
Upgrades on way for area base schools
Superintendent says schools at Quantico, Dahlgren to be replaced or renovated

Jun-28-2011
Virginia is Victorious — Again — In CNBC's Top States For Business
Virginia is America's 2011 "Top State for Business"

Jun-26-2011
Virginia gives wine industry a tax break
Wineries can get tax credit for new equipment

Jun-25-2011
They turned 'dream' into business reality
Hartwood couple turned love for collecting antiques into a new Stafford business

Jun-23-2011
Stafford gives business a boost
Board of Supervisors takes several actions that could bode well for developers

Jun-23-2011
Giant, Walmart ring up gains since 2010
Food Lion Group has grabbed the biggest share of area grocery sales again

Jun-22-2011
Stafford OKs park funding
Money critical to protecting Stafford forts, camp, Union supply depot

Jun-21-2011
Board of Supervisors approves three initiatives
Three different initiatives to bring more jobs to Stafford

Jun-16-2011
Commonwealth Transportation Board OKs road project funds
$75 million for Stafford for Falmouth Intersection and U.S. 17 widening projects

Jun-15-2011
New bridge opens to traffic in Stafford
1917 single-lane bridge replaced with new two-lane Mingles Hill Bridge

Jun-07-2011
UMW Offers Biz Dev Consulting in Stafford
Sessions will cover topics from finance to marketing

Jun-05-2011
D.C. area housing market is a bright spot in the country
Spotsylvania and Stafford counties in Virginia are among growth areas

Jun-04-2011
Property next to hospital is sold
Medicorp Properties buys land next to Stafford Hospital

Jun-02-2011
Area's unemployment rate is lowest since 2008
Local jobless data for April.  Stafford rate is at 5.6%.

Jun-01-2011
Hotel boom in cards for Stafford?
Stafford County experiencing a bit of a hotel building boom

May-31-2011
House passes defense bill with BRAC transportation reforms
Bill includes language for DOD to allocate transporation funds for military facilities

May-21-2011
Gear for war and peace
One-stop shopping for latest in high-tech gear at FPED VIII in Stafford

May-18-2011
County OK’s growth plan
Stafford Board of Supervisors adopts Redevelopment Master Plan

May-17-2011
FAMPO okays list of transportation projects
Stafford projects include U.S. 17 widening, Falmouth intersection improvements

May-12-2011
Suicide bomb detection technology on display at FPED
Thermal Matrix USA to display ACT bomb detection system at FPED VIII in Stafford

May-11-2011
MetroStar Systems opens new facility in Stafford, Va.
Leader in information technology opens new high-tech office in Stafford, Virginia

May-11-2011
MetroStar moves Stafford location
MetroStar Systems prepared for expected growth & moved to another location

May-11-2011
MetroStar Systems opens a new office in Stafford
Technology services company will use 11,500 sq.ft. space to serve the USMC 

May-10-2011
Major counterterrorism demonstration returns to Quantico region
FPED to be held 10 miles south of Quantico at Stafford Regional Airport May 17-19

May-06-2011
Germanna Community College gets $1 million pledge
Stafford EDA pledges $1 million toward creation of permanent Germanna campus

May-05-2011
Government Properties Income Trust (GPIT) buys two Stafford properties
GPIT (NYSE: GOV) acquired 2 FBI-occupied office bldgs. in Stafford, Va. for $11.8M

May-04-2011
Builder acquires land in Stafford
K. Hovnanian Homes buying lots in Stafford County

May-03-2011
Stafford Opens Cancer Center
New cancer center at Stafford Hospital opened yesterday

May-03-2011
North Stafford attracts defense industry
Defense industry continues to propel North Stafford

Apr-30-2011
Stafford makes $75K commitment to GCC
EDA grants $75K to Germanna Community College's automotive training program

Apr-29-2011
Restaurant gets reality show treatment
Food Network's "Restaurant Impossible" to feature County Fare in Stafford

Apr-27-2011
Developers woo federal agencies to Stafford
Area's first anti-terrorism/force protection compliant building

Apr-22-2011
Italian eatery coming to Aquia
Travinia Italian Kitchen signs on for The Town Center at Aquia

Apr-21-2011
Study: Virginia has sixth lowest tax rate for expanding businesses
Ernst & Young find Va. has 6th lowest tax rate for growing businesses

Apr-19-2011
Committee talks roadwork, hot lane construction
VDOT explains HOV lane expansions to Quantico Growth Mgmt. Cmte.

Apr-15-2011
Her business is blooming
Stafford woman building her heirloom rose nursery business

Apr-08-2011
Two Stafford intersections slated for improvements
Improvements to help with BRAC job influx

Apr-07-2011
CVS buys property in North Stafford
CVS purchased 1-acre lot NW of intersection of Onville & Garrisonville Roads

Apr-07-2011
Area jobless rate keeps shrinking
February local jobs report; Stafford lowest at 5.5%

Apr-06-2011
Commuter parking to expand
North Stafford commuter lot at Staffordboro Road expects 1,000 new spaces

Mar-31-2011
VDOT to expand commuter parking
State plans to add 3,000 new parking spaces in region, 1,000 of which in Stafford

Mar-31-2011
Stafford office/warehouse sells
CSCQ-VA, LLC purchased approx. 8,000 sq.ft. for trucking business expansion

Mar-31-2011
Va. to expand commuter parking along I-95 corridor
Virginia plans to expand commuter parking to help meet demand along Interstate 95

Mar-30-2011
Stafford residents among state’s healthiest
New ranking places Stafford 15th healthiest out of 132 localities

Mar-29-2011
Area job growth outshines state's
Fredericksburg area job growth exceeding state average; Stafford led the region

Mar-29-2011
Force Protection and Anti-Terrorist Equipment Demonstration (FPED) May 17-19
FPED VIII to be held at Northern Virginia's Stafford Regional Airport

Mar-29-2011
That new bank smell
Richmond's biggest local bank opened a new branch in Stafford, Virginia

Mar-27-2011
Shifting to a Higher Gear
Germanna to relocate automotive program to facility near Stafford Regional Airport

Mar-24-2011
Verizon Wireless enhances 3G broadband data network in Stafford County, VA
Increased 3G data handling capacity in Falmouth and along Route 17

Mar-24-2011
Stafford economy focus of Web chat
Tim Baroody answers questions about Stafford's economic status

Mar-24-2011
Geico will add 280 jobs this year
Geico to hire additional 280 employees at Stafford County office by end of 2011

Mar-23-2011
GCC's auto program will move to Stafford
Germanna Community College relocating automotive program to Stafford

Mar-21-2011
Quantico's west side story
Representatives from local municipalities toured the west side of Quantico

Mar-20-2011
County exploring ways to attract high-end retailers
Retail expert gives Stafford insights into attracting businesses

Mar-20-2011
BPOL: Does tax hinder growth?
BPOL tax & economic development.  Stafford County eliminated the BPOL tax.

Mar-16-2011
Nearly 30% of state's premium golf courses join Virginia Golf Trail
Virginia Golf Trail is a collaboration of golf, lodging, dining, wineries and attractions

Mar-14-2011
Cancer Treatment Options Expanding
New cancer centers will open this spring and summer in Stafford and Fredericksburg

Mar-11-2011
Employees not moved by CEO's performance
United Van Lines CEO dons a disguise to work the front line at Stafford County-based Hilldrup Companies for an upcoming episode of "Undercover Boss"

Mar-10-2011
State jobless rate down in January, when seasonally adjusted
Virginia's adjusted unemployment rate down from 6.7 (Dec.) to 6.5 (Jan.)

Mar-10-2011
Area teacher founds Engineering for Kids
Colonial Forge H.S. Teacher Dori Roberts, from shoestring budget to franchise

Mar-09-2011
Business Briefs: New Thai restaurant
New Thai food restaurant opened in former Brock's building in Doc Stone area

Mar-09-2011
Legislature wants U.S. 1 study
Congestion anticipated near military posts

Mar-06-2011
New SBA program can help some businesses get financing
New loan program could help people refinance commercial real estate loans

Mar-02-2011
Emergency response is essential partnership
Medical airlifts demonstrate joint military and civilian emergency service support

Feb-28-2011
Defense contractors, health-care expansion to keep Fredericksburg humming
Quantico Corp. Ctr., Globe & Laurel Restaurant, & Stafford Hospital among highlights

Feb-25-2011
QCC is getting a new tenant
QinetiQ North America signs 70,252 sf lease at Quantico Corporate Center

Feb-25-2011
Realtors awaiting BRAC impact
Quantico Base booming with growth

Feb-24-2011
Silver Cos. to build new office building at the Quantico Corp. Center
Spring construction begins in Stafford on a new Class A 140,000 sq.ft. 4-story office bldg.

Feb-19-2011
Park gets $1.6 million for exhibits
NPS money to rehabilitate 1960s exhibits at two locations in time for 150th

Feb-18-2011
Battlefield park receives exhibit funds for Sesquicentennial
Local National Park Service received $1.6 million to rehabilitate visitor center exhibits

Feb-17-2011
Taxable sales up slightly
Stafford powers regional taxable sales higher with 5.6% increase

Feb-12-2011
Local mover expanding to satisfy global needs
Hilldrup Cos. expanding at Stafford County headquarters

Feb-12-2011
Area taxable sales up 4.2 percent in Q4
Strong growth in Stafford County raised fourth quarter taxable sales in region

Feb-11-2011
Good news for fans of sewing, seafood
New and expanding businesses in Stafford and the Fredericksburg area

Feb-10-2011
Ground broken for second CDC building
Second child development center underway at Marine Corps Base Quantico

Feb-10-2011
Silver Cos. seeks rezoning at Quantico Corporate Center
Rezoning would allow retail development, along with office and commercial use

Feb-09-2011
Stafford committee places 4,000 housing units
Committee considers UDA's and where to allocate 4,000 high-density housing units

Feb-09-2011
Stafford Hospital opens new nursery
New six-bed, intermediate-level nursery opened last week with one patient

Feb-08-2011
New businesses coming to Stafford
Three businesses recently decided to lease space in Stafford.

Feb-06-2011
Stafford takes two-tier approach to dealing with growth
Stafford embracing UDA's to manage growth, a 38% population increase since 2000

Feb-05-2011
Area grew 31 percent in decade
Census shows growth in region, Stafford County grew by 39% in decade

Feb-04-2011
Greatest gains for Va. localities in 2010 census
Among the largest gains, Stafford County grew by 39.5%

Feb-03-2011
Virginia ditches part of HOT Lanes plan
VDOT to start environmental review for HOV/HOT Lanes from Stafford to Fairfax

Feb-02-2011
Board OKs money for Civil War Park
Stafford County Board of Supervisors authorized $57,000 Tourism Fund allocation

Feb-02-2011
Butcher, seafood shop coming to North Stafford
Two new restaurants, moving company expansion, and new butcher shop

Jan-29-2011
Long-awaited influx now close to reality
BRAC jobs coming soon to region

Jan-28-2011
Stafford gets a new take on senior living
New information center drawing interest at The Crossings at Falls Run

Jan-25-2011
Mixed Use Development Bankruptcy Auction
Leeland Station Subdivision (portions developed) - single/multi-family/commercial use

Jan-25-2011
Stafford tech center organizers plan tour
Organizers of proposed North Stafford research and technology park to take tour

Jan-23-2011
Base seeks neighbors' help on vision for area
Quantico to form regional team and planning committee for long-range visioning

Jan-21-2011
McDonnell honors area schools
Seven Stafford schools honored for advanced learning and achievement

Jan-21-2011
Education Week Ranks Virginia's Public Education System 4th in Nation
VA public schools ranked 4th in Education Week's annual Quality Counts report

Jan-16-2011
Revamped bill's goal is luring firms to county
Stuart seeks tax credits to lure businesses to Stafford

Jan-15-2011
A sampling of transportation projects on the governor's list
What may be built if the transportation proposal is approved

Jan-15-2011
Stafford seeking input on growth
Stafford officials discuss the fate of 4,000 high-density housing units

Dec-15-2010
Stafford board approves comp plan
Residents speak out on Stafford's Comprehensive Plan

Oct-04-2010
Commander Discusses Boswell's Corner Redevelopment
MCB Quantico Commander restated base's position on a proposed residential development

Jul-12-2010
VDOT Sets Hearing of Widening of U.S. 17 in Stafford
Look at plans for a wider U.S. 17 in southern Stafford County; give feedback

Mar-14-2010
Historic Status for U.S. 1?
Designation for U.S. 1 may lead to grants and increased economic development

Feb-04-2010
Board Repeals BPOL
Stafford Supervisors vote to repeal the newly enacted BPOL tax

Mar-05-2009
Stafford Hospital Center Opens
After much anticipation, Stafford Hospital Center opened its doors last week

Mar-01-2009
Hospital Opens in Stafford County
Virginia welcomed its first new hospital in more than 30 years

Feb-28-2009
New Stafford Hospital Opens
Stafford Hospital Center is now open

Oct-01-2008
Radical Change Possible on U.S. 17

Oct-01-2008
Forum Details Falmouth Redevelopment

Apr-26-2008
Stafford Making Plans for Falmouth

Apr-17-2008
Falmouth and Southern Gateway

Apr-17-2008
Falmouth intersection to be funded
Early look at transportation project funding, State finds cash for Falmouth
 
 
   

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