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Prince William

80 Townhomes Approved for Former Sport and Health Site in Woodbridge

By Caitlyn Meisner
13000 Sport and Health Drive in the Occoquan District. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

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Fredericksburg

Longtime Fredericksburg School Board Member Leaves Post, Forces Appointment

By Caitlyn Meisner
Jen Boyd recently left her post as Ward 3 Representative for Fredericksburg Public Schools, a position she had held since 2016. [Photo/Taft Coghill via Defense Visual Information Distribution Service]

The announcement was made at the Board’s Monday meeting, the first of the 2025-2026 school year. Boyd was not on the dais as the announcement was made but a plaque was presented to her from the crowd.

“I’m officially declaring my move outside the city to be complete as of Sept. 8, 2025. Since I will no longer primarily reside in the City of Fredericksburg, I’m no longer eligible to hold the Ward 3 seat,” a statement prepared by Boyd read aloud at the meeting said.

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Fredericksburg

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

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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News

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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Features

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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Manassas

Alternative Education Program Funding Approved for Manassas City Schools

By Caitlyn Meisner
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

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas Public Schools HQ at 8700 Centreville Road.

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