Dr. Babur Lateef Wins Mount Vernon Straw Poll
Prince William County School Board Chairman At-Large Dr. Babur Lateef won the Mount Vernon Democrats’ Mardi Gras Straw Poll for Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor candidates. The event featured key Democratic contenders ahead of Virginia’s June primary. Read more.
Haymarket Islamic Center Seeks Special Use Permit
The Haymarket Islamic Center has applied for a Special Use Permit (SUP#2024-002) to establish a permanent worship space at 14600 Washington Street. The Haymarket Town Council will review the proposal and public concerns over parking and traffic impacts at its March 3, 2025, meeting. Read more.
Prince William Supervisors to Vote on Davis Ford Road Church Proposal
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will decide on a 22,792-square-foot church proposal for Davis Ford Road at 7 p.m. on March 4, 2025. The Planning Commission recommended denial due to traffic concerns and incompatibility with the area. Read more.
Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Navy Under Secretary
Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao, a retired Navy special operations officer, as Under Secretary of the Navy if he wins the presidency in November. Cao, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, previously ran for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in 2022. Read more.
Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Centreville
A 64-year-old man died after his Honda Accord collided with a Tesla Model 3 at Route 28 and Machen Road in Centreville on Feb. 27, 2025. Fairfax County Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors and are seeking witnesses. Read more.
Gloria Jean Johnson Celebrates 60+ Years at Horne’s Restaurant
Gloria Jean Johnson has worked at Horne’s Restaurant in Port Royal since 1961, serving generations of travelers and locals. The historic diner, once a nationwide chain, remains a beloved stop on Route 301. Read more.
Fredericksburg to Hold Public Safety Training on March 7
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg City Public Schools will conduct a joint emergency response training at multiple schools on March 7, 2025. Residents may notice increased police and emergency personnel activity, but officials confirm it is only a drill. Read more.
Fredericksburg to Release Records on Ward 3 Appointment
The Fredericksburg City Council will release interview questions and notes regarding the Ward 3 appointment after a FOIA petition from resident Guy Gormley. A judge ruled the closed session was legal, but more records were identified. Read more.
Virginia General Assembly Approves $1.2 Billion for Education
The Virginia General Assembly passed a $1.2 billion education investment for 2025, including a 5% teacher pay raise and $400 million for school renovations. Additional funding will support early childhood education and lower public college tuition costs. Read more.