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‘Newsies’ Musical Opens at Hylton This June

By Potomac Local News

Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory will present Disney’s Newsies the Musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas this June. The high-energy show, based on the real 1899 Newsboys Strike in New York City, follows young newspaper sellers who unite against powerful publishers for fair treatment. It features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman with a book by Harvey Fierstein.

The production runs June 5 through June 21 in the Gregory Family Theater. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, and at 2 p.m. on June 7, 14 and 21. Directed by Caroline Scarborough, the cast includes Evan Zimmerman as Jack Kelly, Sean Pflueger as Joseph Pulitzer, and many others from the area.

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Data Centers Deliver: Prince William Supervisors Signal Real Estate Tax Cut, Saving Homeowners Average $145

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The Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, voted during its FY2027 budget markup session to set the real estate tax rate at 85 cents per $100 of assessed value, producing an approximately $48.6 million overall revenue reduction compared with the county executive’s recap proposal.

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Fredericksburg Schools Face 29% Teacher Turnover; Officials Debate Retention Strategies in Joint Session

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Fredericksburg City Schools reported a 71% teacher retention rate for the current year, equating to 29% turnover, during a joint work session with the Fredericksburg City Council on April 14, 2026.

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Event

Free Concert! “A Celebration of Freedom”

First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City

14391 Minnieville Rd

Dale City, Virginia 22193

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Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.

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Stafford

Stafford Residents Spar Over Potowomack Tribe Recognition and Documentation

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At the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 7, 2026, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe (also referred to as Patawomack) highlighted ongoing local divisions over tribal recognition, historical documentation, and cultural heritage in a county with deep roots in early American settlement.

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Hylton Center Unveils 2026-27 Season Lineup

By Potomac Local News
Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas announced its full 2026-27 season today, featuring a mix of big-name performers, family shows, and local arts partners. Highlights include Broadway star Bernadette Peters making her Hylton debut, a special extra performance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and returning favorites like Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

The season kicks off Sept. 19 with An Evening with Bernadette Peters and the American Festival Pops Orchestra in Merchant Hall. Other Hylton Presents shows include Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s David Bowie tribute on Oct. 4, a live Mountain Stage taping hosted by Kathy Mattea on Oct. 18, and holiday performances by Chanticleer, the Vienna Boys Choir, and more. Winter and spring bring Cirque Éloize, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and Straight No Chaser.

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Manassas

Man dies following altercation outside Manassas bar

By Potomac Local News

A man died after an early-morning altercation outside C.J. Finz Raw Bar & Grille in downtown Manassas on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Manassas City Police confirmed the incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. Officers on scene administered emergency first aid to the victim until rescue personnel arrived. The individual was then taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Unanimously Drop Digital Gateway Appeal, Opening Door for Rezoning

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The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to direct county attorneys not to appeal a March 31 Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that invalidated the controversial Digital Gateway data-center rezonings.

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School Board Calls FY2027 Budget ‘Bare Minimum’ as City Offers Far Less Than Requested

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During a joint work session on April 14, 2026, Fredericksburg City School Board Chair Katie Pomeroy described the division’s proposed FY2027 operating budget as “the bare minimum of what we need to effectively run our school division.”

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Manassas City Council Unanimously Approves Washington Manassas Airport

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The Manassas City Council on Monday night unanimously approved renaming Manassas Regional Airport to Washington Manassas Airport as its commercial and ticketing name, moving forward with a rebranding effort supported by airport stakeholders but met with mixed reactions from some residents.

In a 7-0 vote, the council adopted Resolution R-2026-881. The airfield itself will continue to be known as Harry P. Davis Field, and the airport code HEF will remain unchanged. Officials estimated the cost of the name change at $100,000, to be funded entirely from the airport enterprise fund (fees collected at the airport) with no impact on the city’s general fund or taxpayers.

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