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Manassas Mall Makeover: 1,000+ Apartments and Shops Coming
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County Supervisors on Tuesday night approved a plan to rezone more than 60 acres of the Manassas Mall property, clearing the way for more than 1,000 new...
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Neighborhood Notes: Route 1 construction, Splashy Fun, Salute to Retirees
Big changes are coming to Route 1 in Stafford Construction on Phase I of the Route 1/Courthouse Road improvement project starts next week near Bells Hill and Hope Road. Expect night work as part of...
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Got Ideas for Haymarket’s Old School Property? A Big Redevelopment Is on the...
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket. HAYMARKET, Va. – Town leaders are weighing a major redevelopment proposal that could transform the historic property at 14600 Washington Street—the...
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Kalahari Resorts Marks Milestone in $900M Spotsylvania Project: “This site is...
Construction crews continue work on the 11-story Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County. The $900 million project will feature Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark, a...
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Date Night Spotlight: Orofino in Downtown Fredericksburg
Taste of La Dolce Vita in the Heart of the City When you walk into Orofino, you’re instantly transported to a cozy Italian trattoria where the scent of garlic and fresh herbs floats through the air,...
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School Zone Speeders Beware—Camera Program Here to Stay
Photo: VDOT PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Speed cameras are here to stay outside schools and highway work zones in Prince William County. The Board of County Supervisors voted 7–1 on June 3, 2025, to...
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Summer Reading & 40 Years of Music on the Steps | Central Rappahannock...
In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Tracy McPeck and Darcy Caswell from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) to dive into the incredible...
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Neighborhood Notes: Fishing Fun, Art Honors, and a Toast to Woodbridge’s New...
A heartbreaking loss on Lee HighwayA man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Thursday morning while walking along Lee Highway near Gainesville.Read the full story and learn how you can help...
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Honey, We’ve Got It: Stafford Beekeeper Celebrates Latest Harvest
Kenny Allwine, founder of AA Farm Honey Co. On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the...
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Stafford Schools Begin Phasing Out Artificial Dyes Ahead of 2027 Ban
Governor Youngkin signed legislation banning food dyes in March 2025. Stafford County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to eliminate artificial food dyes from school meals, following the...
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Stafford County Ends PulsePoint Partnership After 8 Years
STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County has quietly ended its contract with PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby users when someone in a public space is experiencing cardiac arrest and may need CPR....
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Mayor Wood’s Vision: A Waterfront, a Resort, and a Revived Dumfries
DUMFRIES, Va. – Mayor Derrick R. Wood outlined a bold and hopeful vision for the future of Dumfries during his annual State of the Town Address on June 5, 2025. From the John Wilmer Porter Municipal...
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Neighborhood Notes: SOL Scores, Judge Indicted, Duck Splash Delayed, and...
How are Fredericksburg students doing in school?This spring’s SOL test pass rates are out, showing a mixed bag for Fredericksburg’s public school students — with some subjects showing improvement and...
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No More Long Stays: Occoquan Clamps Down on Dock Use
Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]OCCOQUAN, Va. – The Occoquan Town Council voted on May 20, 2025, to tighten rules for its waterfront amenities after recent safety...
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Officers Injured After Semi Hits Cruisers on I-95; Separate Motel Shooting...
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash] DUMFRIES, Va. – A chaotic early morning on Monday, June 9, 2025, began with a violent crash on Interstate 95 and was followed just an hour later by a shooting at a nearby...
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City to Mark 50 Years with Flag Raising, Food Truck Fest
MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Manassas Park’s 50th Anniversary celebration is well underway, with a lineup of events that will continue into the fall and a focus on honoring the city’s history while engaging...
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AI is Changing How America Recruits for the Military
Finding the right fit for military service just got a lot smarter. Hartwell Capitol Consulting in Prince William County is advising on an AI-driven aptitude test that helps high school students...
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Upcoming Traffic Impacts on I-95, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg...
Interstate 95 Northbound Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.: Alternating lane closures between mile markers 121-126 for milling and paving mobile...
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Cheer Them On: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hits Prince...
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Get ready to show your support as police officers and Special Olympians take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Prince William County. The event...
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FredNats Sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, Will Stay in Fredericksburg Under...
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Silber family, long-time owners of the Fredericksburg Nationals, announced today they have agreed to sell the Minor League Baseball team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a...
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