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How Should Residents Dispose of Lithium Batteries? Fire Departments Have the Answer

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Courtesy of the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board]

Disposing of lithium-ion batteries is not an uncommon experience, as they’re found in smartphones, laptops, tablets, e-bikes, electronic vehicles and more devices by the day.

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Manassas City Schools to Provide Day Therapy for Students

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Manassas City Public School Board. [Courtesy of MCPS]

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) will provide therapeutic day treatment for students through the National Counseling Group beginning this school year.

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Stafford Schools Partner with George Mason’s Direct Admissions Program

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George Mason University has partnered with local school divisions for its Direct Admissions program. [Photo/Courtesy of Visit Prince William]

Eligible Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) high schoolers will now receive admission offers directly from George Mason University (GMU).

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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Tauheeda Yasin, Community Safety Director

By Caitlyn Meisner

Welcome back to a Potomac Local News series, “Meet Prince William.”

We’ve started this series so Prince William County residents can get to know the important people working behind the scenes to make the county run smoothly and efficiently. This is an opportunity to learn from experts on the county. Potomac Local has asked each leader the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

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Manassas

Traffic Stops Have Increased in Manassas, New Police Data Shows

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Alternative Education Program Funding Approved for Manassas City Schools

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Manassas City Councilor Theresa Coates-Ellis at the July 28, 2025, meeting discussing the MCPS alternative education program funding request. [Courtesy of the City of Manassas]

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Manassas City Council Approves Schools’ Purchase of 8700 Centreville

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Manassas Public Schools HQ at 8700 Centreville Road.

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Events Around Prince William, Manassas in August

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo/Alex P via Pexels]

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Prince William Kicks Off Nation’s 250th Anniversary with New Sign, Exhibit

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The new sign outside Williams Ordinary to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary next year. [Courtesy of the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation]

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The Prince William County Fair is Back: What’s New and Returning in 2025

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[Graphic courtesy of Prince William County Fairgrounds]

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