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School’s Out—But Parents, Take Note: Big Changes Coming Next Year
STAFFORD, Va. – Happy Last Day of School, Stafford students. As families head into summer break, school leaders are urging parents to start planning for next year, as the school day for some students...
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Crisis Center in Woodbridge Set to Open in October—Even with Medicaid Hurdles
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Prince William County is on track to open a 24/7 mental health Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in October 2025, following a years-long effort to expand behavioral health services and...
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Beech Trees at Risk in Prince William Forest Park
TRIANGLE, Va. – Rangers at Prince William Forest Park are raising the alarm about Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), which is threatening one of the park’s most common trees. In a Facebook post, the park...
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Covington-Harper’s First Students Return for Senior Walk
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Covington-Harper Elementary School marked a special milestone this spring as its very first students returned—this time as high school seniors. The school, which opened in...
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Police Blotter: Domestic Violence Suspect Wanted, DUIs and Abductions Across...
[Photo: Alan Gloss]Manassas suspect wanted for strangulation, assault Police are looking for Mainor Dariel Garcia Pacheco, 19, after a domestic dispute turned violent in a Manassas parking lot. On May...
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From Pedals to Pints: A New Spin on Bike Night in Fredericksburg
Cyclists gather in the side parking lot of Red Dragon Brewery for their weekly Wednesday evening ride through Fredericksburg. [Photo by Mike Salmon]When talking about breweries and bike events,...
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Severe Storms and Tornado Watch in Effect Friday Night
A Tornado Watch is in effect for our area until midnight Friday, with the greatest risk for severe weather between 7 and 10 p.m. along the I-95 corridor. The National Weather Service says a band of...
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Heads Up, Manassas! Your Water, Power, and EMS Bills Are About to Get a Bit...
Starting July 1, 2025, your monthly bills in Manassas will look a little different—mostly upward. The city is planning to raise utility rates and emergency service fees to support its budget for the...
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Hey Manassas Park! Here’s What’s About to Cost You More (and What’s Not)
The City of Manassas Park just dropped its proposed budget for FY2026, and let’s just say… your water, sewer, and stormwater fees are going up, but there’s a tiny silver lining when it comes to your...
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Events Around Prince William County, Manassas in June
[Ylanite Koppens via Pexels]June will be a fun and warm month around Prince William County and Manassas with several meetings and activities scheduled. Take a look at some highlighted events and...
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Neighborhood Notes: Dumpster Day, Summer Fun, and a Star School Counselor
Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe, peeks out from the forest floor in Prince William Forest Park. Unlike most plants, this pale flower lacks chlorophyll and draws nutrients from underground fungi...
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Stafford Leans Toward New Bridge Plan to Ease Traffic Woes
Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River. STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County leaders are preparing to take a major step toward easing long-standing regional traffic woes....
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River Rescue Teams Run Drill This Weekend—Here’s What to Know
Stafford fire and rescue crews at Historic Port of Falmouth Beach Park. [Potomac Local News] FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Area residents may notice a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and personnel along...
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Haymarket Lowers Tax Rate but Some Bills Will Still Rise Under New Budget
HAYMARKET, Va. – The Haymarket Town Council voted Monday night to adopt the town’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget and set the new real estate tax rate, concluding weeks of deliberation that included resident...
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Smaller, Later, Still Ambitious: PWCS to Share New Plans for 14th High School
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A long-delayed and now dramatically scaled-down high school project will take center stage at Wednesday night’s Prince William County School Board meeting, as division...
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Neighborhood Notes: Free Donuts, Twilight Tunes, and a Call for Local Leaders
Silver Lake Park in Haymarket [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Rec] Controversial ‘sanctuary’ list removed The Department of Homeland Security has taken down its list of so-called “sanctuary...
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Haymarket’s Town Hall Upgrades Moving Forward
HAYMARKET, Va. – The Town of Haymarket is taking the next step on long-planned improvements to its civic campus following a presentation of the Town Hall Site Plan during the Town Council work session...
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A Studio with a Story: To Bee Blooms in Occoquan
With its pastel earrings, woodland-themed accessories, and shelves full of colorful handmade creations, To Bee is more than just Occoquan’s new gift shop — it’s a deeply personal tribute to love,...
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Someone’s Posting Fake Water Alerts in Stafford—Here’s What to Know
STAFFORD, Va. – A fake water advisory notice found on residents’ doors in north Stafford has prompted concern and an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. County officials confirmed...
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Stafford Picks Its Favorite Route for New River Bridge
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg during construction of a new bridge in 2022. [Photo: VDOT] STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County supports Option C, a proposed new Rappahannock...
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