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Aug-30-2010
Stafford Sheriff Upgrades Radios
Stafford wins Homeland Security grant to improve emergency communication
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Aug-27-2010
North Stafford Center 'Bulging at the Seams'
Germanna Community College center in Stafford exceeds projections in first year
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Aug-24-2010
Work Under Way to 'Load' Library
Stafford's new library branch getting ready to open
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Aug-23-2010
GEICO Workers Pedal to Stafford Complex
Bikes an option for those commuting to GEICO in Stafford
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Aug-23-2010
Virginia Submits High Speed Rail Request
Rail funding includes 12 miles of third track in Prince William and Stafford Counties
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Aug-22-2010
Area Is on the Path to Better Bike Trails
Bicyclists, Transportation planners collaborated on regional trails, bike lane plan
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Aug-19-2010
Taxable Sales Up for Area Vs. First Quarter, Last Year
Taxable sales increased in the Fredericksburg area in quarter ending June 30
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Aug-19-2010
HOT Lanes Report Is on VDOT Site
Draft environmental assessment of area's future High Occupancy Toll lanes
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Aug-12-2010
County Earns Award for Work on Fire Stateion
Fire station up-and-running in 60 days in a 1920s farm house
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Aug-03-2010
New Comp Plan in the Works
Stafford County Supervisors are considering a new comprehensive plan
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Aug-01-2010
Quantico Chief Says, 'We need to open up'
Quantico Marine Corps Base vows to work closely with surrounding localities
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Jul-27-2010
Fire Station Gets a Facelift
Stafford's Widewater fire department gets a facelift
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Jul-25-2010
Retailers Flocking to Warrenton Road Area
Berea Marketplace, across from Geico, will be anchored by an Aldi grocery store
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Jul-25-2010
Zoning Changes Studied
Is agricultural zoning in Stafford having the desired effect?
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Jul-21-2010
Digging Continues at Ferry Farm in Stafford
George Washington's Boyhood Home is 2nd largest archaeological dig site in VA
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Jul-13-2010
Despite Downturn, Schools Here to Grow
U.Va. center says area public school enrollments will grow over the next five years
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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
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Jul-06-2010
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING Re: Route 17 (Warrenton Road) Improvements
July 13, 2010 ~ 4:00-7:00 p.m. @ VDOT Auditorium (86 Deacon Rd., 22405)
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Jul-06-2010
Round Table Defense, LLC Leases Space in Brafferton Square
Defense contractor leases office space in local business park
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Jun-22-2010
Major Force Protection & Anti-Terrorist Equipment Demo. 2011 in Northern VA
FPED VIII set for May 17-19 at the Stafford Regional Airport in Stafford, Virginia
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Jun-22-2010
Students Receive on-the-job Training
Stafford County celebrates 19th home built through BOOTS
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Jun-21-2010
Federal Grants Fund Sidewalk Projects in Our Area
$750,000 for Stafford sidewalks from Commonwealth Transportation Board
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Jun-17-2010
Firm Gets Naming Rights
Job.com, which has naming rights at Celebrate Virginia Live, is based in Stafford
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Jun-07-2010
Washington REIT Purchases Two New 4-Story Stafford Office Buildings
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) acquired Class-A office buildings at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia
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Jun-07-2010
First Lady Inspires Local Teacher
Stafford County's Mountain View H.S. culinary-arts teacher visits the White House
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Jun-04-2010
Quantico Buildings Sold by Silver
First two buildings at Quantico Corporate Center sold to Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
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Jun-04-2010
Washington Real Estate Acquires Class A Office Buildings
Investment Trust bought two buildings in Stafford, Virginia for USD68m
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Jun-04-2010
Investment Trust Acquires Two Stafford, Virginia Office Buildings
Washington Real Estate (NYSE: WRE) bought two newly constructed, four-story, Class A office buildings (approx. 271,000sf) at Quantico Corporate Ctr
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Jun-03-2010
Web Chat Focus Was on BRAC
Transcript of Money Talk$ chat on BRAC's impact in Stafford
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Jun-03-2010
Quantico Corporate Center Buildings Sold for $68 Million
Two office buildings in Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford sold today
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Jun-02-2010
Stafford Growth May Get a Boost
Changes are in store for the Stafford Comprehensive Plan
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May-31-2010
Stafford Tackles Capital Projects Without Bonds
Stafford County is in the planning stages on most approved bond
projects
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May-30-2010
BRAC Topic of next Money Talk$ chat
About 3,000 new jobs are coming to North Stafford next year
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May-24-2010
Stafford Plays Host to Chinese Delegation
Stafford entrepreneur heads Jiangsu International Chamber of Commerce
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May-21-2010
Governor Sees Signs of State Turnaround
Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks of importance of free enterprise
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May-17-2010
Airport Projects Moved Up
Two projects moved from Fiscal Year 2012 to Fiscal Year 2011
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Apr-18-2010
Creative Stafford Leads the Way
Op-Ed about Economic Development and the future of Stafford County commerce
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Apr-17-2010
Express Train Coming
Express VRE train to begin July 19
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Apr-16-2010
Virginia Railway Express to Add Morning Express Train
New express train through Stafford to begin July 19
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Apr-13-2010
Bridge Will Be Wider, Have Better Clearance
New Courthouse Road bridge will be taller, leaving plenty of clearance for trains
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Apr-13-2010
Stafford Airport is Faring Better
Good economic news for Stafford Regional Airport
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Apr-11-2010
Quantico Takes Aim at Easing Congestion
MCB Quantico encourages Marines, civilian employees to try transit
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Apr-01-2010
Widening Work on Route 610 Gets Start
North Stafford road widening gets a ceremonial start
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Mar-24-2010
VRE to Hold Public Hearing on Service Plans
Public Hearing, Wed. March 24th, 7pm at PRTC Commission Facility (Woodbridge)
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Mar-24-2010
Region Grows: Nearly 5.5 Million Now Live Here
Northern VA growth: Stafford County among the 100 fastest growing counties
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Mar-22-2010
Courthouse Road Bridge Work Will Begin Soon in Stafford
Stafford bridge that spans Amtrak / VRE railroad tracks will be replaced
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Mar-18-2010
Government Contractors Are Driving Local Real Estate
Government contracting still going strong in Stafford County, Virginia
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Mar-14-2010
Historic Status for U.S. 1?
Designation for U.S. 1 may lead to grants and increased economic development
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Mar-09-2010
Thousands Line Up to Seek Jobs
An estimated 7,000 attended a federal agency job fair at UMW Stafford Campus
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Mar-09-2010
On 'Richest Counties' List: Only 1 Near Philly
According to Forbes, Stafford County ranked #12 richest county in America
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Mar-09-2010
Thousands of Jobseekers Attend Fair
A federal jobs fair at the Stafford campus of UMW drew more than 7,000 people
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Mar-08-2010
Hartwood Airport Now a Border-Crossing Test Area
Private airport now a test lane for Unisys Corp., U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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Mar-04-2010
America's Richest Counties: #12 Stafford
Forbes ranked the 25 richest counties based on median HHI (2008). Counties that do best are driven by growth in technology, health care, and government.
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Feb-04-2010
Board Repeals BPOL
Stafford Supervisors vote to repeal the newly enacted BPOL tax
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Feb-04-2010
VRE Express Train Coming
High speed rail improvements to begin in Stafford and Dumfries
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Feb-03-2010
Stafford Board of Supervisors Repeals BPOL
Business, Professional & Occupational License Tax repealed after public hearing
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Feb-03-2010
Board Repeals BPOL Tax
Supervisors voted to repeal Business, Professional & Occupational License Tax
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Jan-29-2010
New Track Funded
Federal stimulus funds for high speed rail between Stafford and Potomac River
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Jan-29-2010
Va., Md. Get Nearly $140 Million for Rail Projects
Funds to improve travel and high-speed rail between Washington and Richmond
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Jan-06-2010
Grocery Chain Plans Three More Area Stores
ALDI grocery chain plans to open 2 of 3 new stores in Stafford
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Jan-05-2010
Stafford to Bid for Corporate Offices
Stafford to make bid for Northrop Grumman headquarters
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Jan-04-2010
Stafford Weighs Roads Proposal
Stafford officials consider their first PPTA
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Dec-21-2009
After the Snow, a Slow Dig Out
Fredericksburg Area begins slowly digging out from a massive snow storm
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Dec-20-2009
VRE Keeps Fares Level, Adds Express Train in Budget
FY2011 includes 5AM express train from Fredericksburg, Leeland & Brooke Stations
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Dec-19-2009
VRE Eyes Early Local Express Rail Run
VRE to keep ticket prices level, and fund a Fredericksburg Line A.M. express
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Dec-18-2009
Stafford Advances Its Rescue Skills, Coverage
Stafford added full-time advanced rescue coverage at White Oak and Courthouse
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Dec-18-2009
Historic Isle Will Soon Become Park
Government Island will open to the public next year
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Dec-18-2009
Expansion of US 1 to Add Two Lanes
Construction near Quantico's Main Gate slated to begin in March 2010
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Dec-17-2009
Michelle Obama Visits Toys for Tots Center in Stafford
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered toys collected at the White House
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Dec-17-2009
First Lady Helps Out Toys for Tots
Michelle Obama visits Quantico's Toys for Tots distribution center in Stafford
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Dec-17-2009
Stafford Gets Early Head Start Grants
Stimulus money aims to help Stafford County's teens and children
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Dec-16-2009
ARRA Funding for Expansion of Early Head Start
Stafford County School District to receive $462,860
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Dec-14-2009
Airport Authority Gears Up for Next Year
Stafford Regional Airport expected to complete its master plan on time
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Dec-02-2009
Quantico Center Gets New Tenant
First two buildings at Quantico Corporate Center now full
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Dec-01-2009
Kalman & Company Expands to Quantico Corporate Center
Government contractor to occupy 14,000 sq. ft. of new office space in Stafford, VA
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Nov-28-2009
U.S. 1 Widening a Top Priority
Group picks top transportation priority near Quantico Marine Corps Base
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Nov-27-2009
Stafford, City Recycle Nearly Half of Waste
Stafford and Fredericksburg leading area in recycling, according to state report
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Nov-17-2009
New Lots in Works for South Stafford
Replacement commuter parking for Ferry Farm Walmart
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Nov-17-2009
Routes Students Walk to School Will Get Safer
Stafford School Board approves plan to make walking routes safer
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Nov-04-2009
Stafford Parks Measure Approved By Voters
Parks bond passes; Stafford parks and trails to see $29 million in improvements
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Nov-04-2009
Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum Passes
Stafford passed a $29 million general obligation parks and rec bond referendum
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Nov-03-2009
England Run Library Will Be Gathering Spot
Residents get a preview of Stafford's rising England Run Library
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Nov-02-2009
Stafford to Replace Old Schools
School Board will replace 3 older elementary schools with 2 larger schools
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Oct-29-2009
Kaine Announces Funding to Repair 119 Bridges
Stafford bridge on Brooke Road to receive repairs
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Oct-28-2009
Walmart Opens at Stafford Lakes
Stafford Walmart showcases new layout and green construction techniques
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Oct-26-2009
Stafford County Votes on Parks
Stafford County voters face a bond referendum at the polls
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Oct-17-2009
BRAC Impact Already Being Felt
BRAC jobs will have big effect on Fredericksburg-area economic development
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Oct-16-2009
State's 'Bonus' Will Help Area
Bonus federal transportation money will help Stafford, Virginia Railway Express
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Oct-14-2009
New Design's Goal: To Cut the Clutter
Walmart opening on U.S. 17 in Stafford features the retail giant's latest design
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Oct-09-2009
Officials Herald New Passenger Rail Service in Manassas
Rail additions affecting Stafford could be ahead
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Oct-05-2009
City, Stafford Making Plans
Fredericksburg, Stafford could add Incentive Zones
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Oct-02-2009
Stafford Schools Promote Walking
Stafford School System hopes to encourage students to walk to school
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Oct-01-2009
Jobless Rate Drops
Area unemployment rates fell below 6 percent in August
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Sep-30-2009
Your Commute: VRE, Belvoir
New VRE engines for Fredericksburg and Manassas lines
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Sep-29-2009
New Library Strong as Steel
England Run Library on schedule to open in August 2010
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Sep-28-2009
Stiumulus Money Helps Spruce Up the Parks
Federal stimulus funds flow to national parks, but work will take time
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Sep-26-2009
State Has Best Quality of Life
Virginia ranks first on quality of life in latest Forbes magazine feature
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Sep-25-2009
State Scores a Four-Peat
Forbes again names Virginia best for business
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Sep-17-2009
Area's Tourism Rose in 2008
Tourism dollars spent locally in 2008 rose 3.2%; in Stafford 5.9%
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Aug-18-2009
Track Extension to Pave Way for VRE Express Trains
Application for federal stimulus funds for third track in Widewater area of Stafford
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Aug-16-2009
VRE's Fredericksburg Line is Getting More Triple Track
Additional track should prevent commuter train delays caused by freight trains
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Aug-14-2009
Strapped Counties Snap Up Parkland
Property owners are slashing prices
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Aug-14-2009
Adesta to Construct Fiber-Optic Network for Schools
New fiber-optics will network 35 Stafford schools and administrative offices
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Aug-14-2009
Conscious Security to Move Headquarters to Quantico Corporate Center
Information technology company to relocate HQ to Stafford, Virginia
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Aug-10-2009
General Dynamics Opens New Office in Quantico Corporate Center
Stafford welcomes new business: General Dynamics Information Technology
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Aug-05-2009
A Cheaper Fix for Falmouth?
VDOT unveils another new design for Stafford's Falmouth interchange
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Aug-05-2009
Input Sought on Falmouth Intersection
A citizen information meeting was held Tuesday regarding Falmouth improvements
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Aug-04-2009
New GCC Campus Will Serve Stafford Residents
Gov. Tim Kaine opens a new Germanna center in Stafford
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Aug-03-2009
Falmouth Intersection Plan to Get Another Look
VDOT to show the public its latest plan for the Falmouth intersection Tues. night
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Aug-02-2009
Saving Crow's Nest
A preservation victory: Saving Crow's Nest
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Jul-31-2009
Aquia Development Is Moving Forward
Developers plan to begin work on the Towne Center at Aquia next summer
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Jul-30-2009
State Closes Deal on Crow's Nest
Stafford County's "Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve" is a done deal
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Jul-30-2009
'World will always beat a path' here
Gov. Kaine speaks of Fredericksburg Area at business sales seminar
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Jul-30-2009
More Crow's Nest Acres Purchase for Protection
An additional 1,100 acres purchased for preservation on Crow's Nest peninsula
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Jul-30-2009
Governor Cuts Ribbon at Germanna in Stafford
Governor Kaine participated in Germanna Community College Campus opening
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Jul-28-2009
County's History on Display
Hospital, group launch beginning of Stafford museum
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Jul-26-2009
If You Build It, Docs Will Come
Two dozen new doctors arrive in Stafford, due in part to Stafford Hospital Center
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Jul-23-2009
Virginia Still Tops in Federal Funding
VA #1 in federal dollars spent per capita; Stafford #1 in area receiving $931 million
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Jul-21-2009
Pohanka Honda Celebrates Grand Opening
New green dealership opens in South Stafford
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Jul-18-2009
Area Bases In Line for Funding
Projects for area military bases part of the bill that clears committee
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Jul-14-2009
FPED Event May Return to Airport
Stafford hopes to bring Force Protection Equipment Demo.VIII back in 2011
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Jul-13-2009
Camber Corporation to Open Facility at Quantico Corporate Center
Federal government contractor opens new office in Stafford, Virginia
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Jul-09-2009
Despite Travel Slump, Hotels Are Sprouting
Major hotel chains are finding the Fredericksburg Area appealing
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Jul-09-2009
Virginia Set to Compete for High Speed Rail Funds
Virginia takes first formal step in seeking federal stimulus funds for high speed rail
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Jul-07-2009
Leaders Celebrate Road to Recovery
Hospital Center Boulevard will be another artery into new Stafford medical campus
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Jul-07-2009
Vulcan Donates $15,000 for School Grants
Vulcan Materials donates funds to Stafford teachers for classroom grants
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Jul-07-2009
New Sports Center to Open
Despite the economic climate, new sports center to open in Stafford
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Jul-05-2009
Hospital Center Boulevard Is Finished
New Boulevard opens to Stafford traffic Tuesday afternoon
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Jul-03-2009
Airport Authority Looks to Public for Ideas
Public input sought for ways to expand the Stafford Regional Airport
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Jul-02-2009
Hospital's Courthouse Road Entrance to Officially Open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 12:30pm
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Jun-24-2009
Group Is Seeking High-Tech Future
FRA holds regional meeting on attracting high-tech investment to area
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Jun-19-2009
Germanna's Growth Ranked First in the State
Campus coming soon to northern Stafford County
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Jun-12-2009
Federal Funds Impact Region
Stimulus funds help "shovel ready" projects; $5.3 million for Stafford bridge
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Jun-11-2009
Where High Schools Rank
Five Stafford high schools are among the top 1,500 in U.S. and 85 in VA
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Jun-02-2009
Young Minds Engineer High-Tech Inventions
Four Stafford schools prepare top technical students for national competition
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May-27-2009
Germanna Center Coming to Aquia Park
Take classes at Germanna Community College in North Stafford this fall
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May-26-2009
'Digging' the New Library
A ground-breaking ceremony for the new library
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May-25-2009
Shelter Project Closer in Stafford
Permanent cold-weather shelter one step closer to fruition
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May-23-2009
Germanna Set to Open Stafford Co. Campus
Germanna Community College will open campus in Aquia Park area
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May-22-2009
Mountain Bikes Go to War
Defense and security contractors show off latest gadgets
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May-22-2009
Tax Cut a Boost to Interest in Airport
Activity picks up at Stafford airport after tax cut
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May-21-2009
Pump Station Has Low Visual Impact
Stafford County primes the pump for Rocky Pen Run Reservoir
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May-20-2009
Gadgets Galore, But With Serious Purposes
Weapons manufacturers at the 2009 Force Protection Equipment Demonstration (FPED) in Stafford displayed explosive wares for the DOD and Quantico.
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May-19-2009
Right Place at the Right Time
Conneticut man was brought back to life at new Stafford fire station
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May-17-2009
Federal Funds May Put Bridge Fix on Track
CSX bridge over Courthouse Rd. in Stafford may be replaced with stimulus money
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May-17-2009
Paving the Way for Employment
Federal stimulus money paves way to smoother drives in Fredericksburg area
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May-16-2009
Health System 'Unsustainable'
MediCorp chief speaks on health care reform at Stafford business luncheon
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Apr-23-2009
Two Medical Proposals Endorsed
Stafford Hospital surgery center and heart program receive local endorsements
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Apr-23-2009
Stimulus Benefits Some Local Parks
Area battlefield parks, some other area national parks getting stimulus funds
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Apr-23-2009
State to Get $27 Million in Stimulus Money for Parks, Historic Sites
Virginia to receive stimulus funds from the National Park Service for 37 projects
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Apr-21-2009
Stafford Supervisors Reviewing Comp Plan
Stafford Supervisors move closer to passing a new comprehensive plan
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Apr-18-2009
Layoffs Averted by Police Grants
Stimulus pumps money into law enforcement
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Apr-18-2009
Stafford Gives Wittman a Look at County Needs
Rep. Rob Wittman tours Stafford, gets a glimpse of potential stimulus projects
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Apr-17-2009
Route 3 Widening OK'd
State Route 3 project funded with federal stimulus money
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Apr-14-2009
VDOT Solicits Stimulus Bids
VDOT is advertising about $176 million dollars in paving and bridge projects
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Apr-11-2009
Quantico Pushes for Land Preservation
Fresh off conserving 300 acres, base looks to prevent other encroachment
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Apr-10-2009
Reviving Road Work
Falmouth intersection and Warrenton Road still remain in state budget
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Apr-08-2009
VDOT Releases Partial List of Recommended Projects for Stimulus Funds
Area roads may see stimulus money
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Apr-07-2009
Stimulus Funds to Help Save on Energy
Stafford receives stimulus funds to help conserve energy
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Apr-07-2009
Grant Takes Aim at Foreclosed Homes
Kaine announces housing money for Fredericksburg Area
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Mar-19-2009
Undeveloped Peninsula in Stafford to Be Saved
Most of Crow's Nest could become park
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Mar-18-2009
Stafford Slashes Airplane Tax Rates
A rate decrease from $3.00 to $0.10 per $100 assessed value
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Mar-17-2009
Fire and Rescue Wins Grants
Stafford Fire and Rescue receives federal grant money
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Mar-17-2009
Study Will Look At Commuter Parking
Regional transportation groups start search for more commuter parking sites
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Mar-14-2009
Area Gets $9 Million in Earmarks
Stafford will receive $150,000 for a stormwater management study
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Mar-11-2009
Marines Want To Protect the Base
Quantico looks to conservation easements to control growth on base borders
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Mar-11-2009
More Commuter Parking Coming to North Stafford
More than 1,000 new park and ride spaces are planned
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Mar-10-2009
BAE Systems to Expand at Quantico Corporate Center
BAE Systems has leased 12,182 sq. ft. of office space in Stafford County
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Mar-09-2009
Airport Prepares for Scout Troop, Equipment Demo. in Northern VA
Two events: A visit from a Boy Scout Troop and a Force Protection Equipment Demonstration
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Mar-07-2009
Stafford Hospital's 20 Beds Are Already Filled
Stafford Hospital Center has 20 beds open and all of them are full
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Mar-07-2009
GWRC Seeking Secure Telework Center
Security clearance workers may get telework center near Quantico in Stafford
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Mar-05-2009
Crow's Nest Nearly Done
Path to second phase for acquiring Crow's Nest is nearly clear
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Mar-05-2009
Stafford Hospital Center Opens
After much anticipation, Stafford Hospital Center opened its doors last week
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Mar-01-2009
Hospital Opens in Stafford County
Virginia welcomed its first new hospital in more than 30 years
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Feb-28-2009
New Stafford Hospital Opens
Stafford Hospital Center is now open
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Feb-21-2009
VRE Has Eyes on Morning Express ON SCHEDULE?
Virginia Railway Express could introduce 5:05 a.m. train in 2010
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Feb-21-2009
New Tech Center Will Pair Companies, Universities
Expansion at Quantico Corporate Center
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Feb-21-2009
When?opoly
Project updates (Crow's Nest, I-95, YMCA, Stafford Hospital, Towne Ctr. at Aquia)
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Feb-19-2009
MTCSC Unveils New Center for Technology
Quantico Corporate Center welcomes new engineering and innovation center
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Feb-19-2009
Parents Seem to Accept Blocks
Parents of two local high schools' students weigh in on block scheduling plan
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Feb-19-2009
Plans Announced for Restaurant at Aquia
The Bungalow, a place for billiards and food, coming to Stafford
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Feb-18-2009
Stafford Hospital Center Prepares to Open Its Doors
Stafford Hospital Center will officially open February 27
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Feb-16-2009
Public Gets Inside Look at New Stafford Hospital Center
Open house held at new Stafford hospital
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Feb-15-2009
Upgrades: A Coming Attraction
Regal is moving ahead with its plans for theaters in Fredericksburg and Stafford
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Feb-14-2009
Transportation Cuts $26 Billion, Keeps Falmouth Upgrade
Commonwealth Transportation Boards passes an updated long-range budget
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Feb-14-2009
Patients Will Have Hospital Transport Choices
When Stafford Hospital opens, Stafford ambulance crews will offer some patients hospital of choice
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Feb-12-2009
About the Reservoir
Rocky Pen neighbors have traffic concerns
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Feb-11-2009
Stafford Sees Hospital As Key To Growth
Stafford redevelopment plan moves forward
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Feb-10-2009
HOT Lanes Public Hearing Held
First of three feedback sessions on proposed HOT lanes from Arlington to Stafford
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Feb-07-2009
A Big Step for Stafford Hospital
The staff arrived yesterday in preparation for the Feb. 27th opening
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Jan-29-2009
County Reports Local Progress
Stafford Economic Development in 2008 includes hospital, airport and more
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Jan-22-2009
Digital Storage Company Moving to Falmouth
The Iron Mountain building on International Parkway is almost ready for occupancy
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Jan-17-2009
Data Firm is Opening Operation in Stafford
International data storage company leases 140,000 sq.ft. Stafford warehouse
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Jan-16-2009
Fire Chief Heads New Task Force
Stafford Fire Chief heads national task force on economic challenges
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Jan-14-2009
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust Wins $800,000 for Crow's Nest
NVCT was awarded an $800,000 grant to acquire land on Crow's Nest Peninsula
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Jan-13-2009
Accident-Prone Crossing Now Has Traffic Signals
Plantation Drive gets a red light near pending new library site
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Jan-11-2009
Quantico Pushes for Land Preservation
Fresh off conserving 300 acres, Base looks to prevent other encroachments
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Jan-10-2009
Another Grant for Crow's Nest
$800,000 grant comes through for Crow's Nest preservation
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Jan-08-2009
SRA Celebrates Arrival in Stafford with Ceremony
One of the "One Hundred Best Companies to Work For" made its way to Stafford
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Jan-07-2009
Stafford Hospital to Open Ahead of Schedule
Stafford Hospital Center is primed to open next month, ahead of schedule
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Jan-07-2009
Changes Allow Stafford Hospital to Open Early
Early Stafford hospital opening expected in February
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Jan-07-2009
Quantico Officials Make Land-Use Suggestions
Quantico wants some input into Stafford's comprehensive plan
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Jan-05-2009
Temporary Fire Station Helps Stafford Insurance Rates - A Look at Region's Ranking
Stafford action helps insurance rating
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Dec-31-2008
A Silver Lining for U.S. 17 Drivers
Coming to a highway near you: The Silver Cos. advertise new road in Stafford
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Dec-28-2008
Hope and Plans for Economic Comeback
Fredericksburg region officials offer resolutions to try to spur the local economy
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Dec-20-2008
Should Reservoir Be Filled to Top?
Supervisors consider not filling new reservoir to capacity
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Dec-19-2008
A Bump In Road for New Hospital
New Stafford Hospital to open early, despite some snags
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Dec-14-2008
Quantico Lot Open for Area Workers
New commuter lot at Quantico Corporate Center to provide 35 free parking spaces
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Dec-11-2008
N.Va. Seeks More Money for BRAC
Region Isn't Prepared for Burden, Officials Say
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Dec-06-2008
Ready for Drug War Center Details
DEA dedicates $16.4 million center on Quantico Marine Corps Base
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Dec-06-2008
Crunched by the Numbers
Regional retail space, mortgages, unemployment rates, sales tax revenue
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Dec-05-2008
Recycling Rises in Stafford, City
Stafford, City leading other localities in recycling efforts
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Dec-04-2008
Stafford Approves Development District
Stafford supervisors approve Urban Service Area map.
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Dec-03-2008
Wal-Mart Begins Construction at Stafford Lakes
Corner of Village Pkwy. between Warrenton Rd. (U.S. 17 S) and University Blvd.
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Dec-03-2008
Technology Zones Could Boost Stafford
Stafford supervisors discuss technology zone idea.
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Nov-30-2008
Planners Seek Cuts In Urban Services Area
Proposed changes to Stafford's Urban Services Area could cause problems
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Nov-28-2008
WHAT'S IN STORE? Construction Under Way on Fifth Wal-Mart Store in Area
Wal-Mart has started building a Superstore on U.S. 17
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Nov-26-2008
Fire Unit Feels Right At Home
Stafford's newest fire station opens in a house on Shelton Shop Road.
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Nov-25-2008
South Gateway Drive Accessible to Traffic
Located just off of U.S. 17 in southern Stafford
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Nov-20-2008
Stafford: Each House Costs County $92,002
To sprawl or not to sprawl: the $92,002 question
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Nov-20-2008
Hundreds Turn Out for Signing Ceremony
Quantico will receive an additional 3,000 personnel by 2011
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Nov-20-2008
Building Complete at VRE Crossroads Facility
Will improve VRE fleet maintenance and self-sufficiency
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Nov-05-2008
Stafford Voters Approve Bonds
Stafford voters approve $70 million transportation bonds
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Nov-05-2008
Safer Roads Proves to be a Priority
Funds to accelerate needed road repairs in the County
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Oct-30-2008
Tourism Up Despite Budget Crunch
How did regional visitation go in the past fiscal year?
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Oct-30-2008
Defense Spending Eases Downturn
About half a billion dollars flowed to area companies last year.
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Oct-28-2008
Some Sectors in the Region's Economy Faring Well
Health Care & Government Contracting Remain Strong
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Oct-28-2008
Dropping In From Past
World War II Bombers Visit Stafford Regional Airport
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Oct-26-2008
Overlay District Will Protect Streams
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Oct-24-2008
Fredericksburg's Growing Appeal (Fredericksburg Region)
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Oct-22-2008
Ceremony Held for Park
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Oct-17-2008
Road Projects on the Ballot
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Oct-13-2008
Transportation Plan Ready for Comments from Public
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Oct-02-2008
Va. Gets Lots of Federal Dollars
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Oct-02-2008
Bonds Slated to Help in River and Bay Cleanup
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Oct-01-2008
Forum Details Falmouth Redevelopment
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Oct-01-2008
Radical Change Possible on U.S. 17
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Sep-30-2008
County Gathers to Play
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Sep-25-2008
A New Approach To Growth
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Sep-25-2008
Va. Gets OK to Spend Road Money
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Sep-25-2008
Electricity Produced From Methane Gas at Landfill
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Sep-23-2008
Falmouth During the War
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Sep-19-2008
Falmouth to Host Men in Blue Once Again
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Sep-18-2008
Landfill Gas Provides Electricity
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Sep-16-2008
Pact to Ban Business 'Poaching' Is Possible
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Sep-09-2008
Falmouth Flyover Plan Finally Prepares for Takeoff
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Sep-09-2008
Event to Make a Splash
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Sep-07-2008
Stafford's Port Was Slaves' Gateway to Freedom
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Sep-06-2008
What Makes Us the Best?
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Sep-05-2008
New Stafford Project Offers Short Term Space
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Jul-20-2008
Stafford Investing to Woo Germanna
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Jul-18-2008
Laura Bush honors county
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Jul-12-2008
Ready for Takeoff More Info
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Jul-03-2008
Ferry Farm Yields Secrets
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Jul-01-2008
Military projects to boost building
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Jul-01-2008
Smile, Stafford: Camera to capture properties
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Jun-05-2008
Once a Marine Hangout, Always A Marine Hangout
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May-03-2008
Message to Businesses: We want you to stay
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May-02-2008
Kaine makes first visit to Crows Nest
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Apr-26-2008
Stafford Making Plans for Falmouth
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Apr-23-2008
Marine Corps Icon Re-Ups at New Site
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Apr-17-2008
Falmouth and Southern Gateway
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Apr-16-2008
Falmouth Intersection to be funded
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Mar-25-2008
County's New 20-year Plan on Tight Schedule
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Mar-01-2007
Everyone on the Same Page?
Fredericksburg area seeks consensus on dealing with growth
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