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Concert to commemorate 100 years of Historic Kenmore preservation

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Historic Kenmore

One hundred years ago this year, a group of far-sighted women led the efforts to save Historic Kenmore, the family home of Betty Washington Lewis, President George Washington’s, and her husband, Fielding, from commercial development.

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Virginia Democrats offer alternative gas tax relief plan

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A gas station on Prince William Parkway at Seeton Square in Woodbridge on March 10, 2022.

By Tyler Arnold

(The Center Square) – The plan would give $50 to every vehicle owner, with a maximum of $100 per household. House Democrats plan to introduce their proposal as a substitute to Youngkin’s plan, which is currently being considered by the House Finance Committee. Youngkin’s plan would fully suspend the state’s gasoline tax for three months, which is 26.2 cents per gallon.

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Community Notes

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Woodbridge-based Hot Chikn Kitchn is proceeding with expansion plans, and will allow entrepreneurs to open franchise locations across the east coast.

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Temp teacher accused of slapping child who spat on him charged

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A Prince William County teacher faces charges of assault and battery against a student.

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Opinion: Racial & Social Justice Commission should set the agenda, not Prince William government staffers

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The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

A fellow commissioner asked me following the aborted March 31 meeting of the Racial and Social Justice Commission (RSJC) the following question: “What do you [Mac Haddow] want to allow the Commission to make progress?”

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After Route 1 chase, suspect faces reckless driving, firearm charges

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The suspect's car after crashing at Aquia Town Center [Stafford sheriff's office]

A Maryland man is behind bars after authorities chased a suspect through Stafford County.

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90 inmates temporarily displaced after gas leak at jail

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Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

A gas leak at a jail in Manassas displaced nearly 100 inmates.

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Tractor-trailer fire on I-66 kills 1

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One person is dead following a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 66.

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Log cabin fire displaces 2, kills 2 pets

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Fire crews were called to the 200 block of Wood Landing Road in Stafford County for a fire at a log cabin. [Photo: Stafford fire and rescue]

A fire ripped through a log cabin in Stafford County, displacing two and killing two pets.

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