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Virginia bill to build NFL stadium pushed to special session; felon voting rights dead

Published March 16, 2022 at 10:00AM

Virignia State Capitol

Virginia legislation that would establish a funding stream to build a new NFL stadium for the Washington Commanders will be pushed to a special session, but a resolution to enshrine felon voting rights in the constitution is dead.

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Trucking firm opening Manassas distribution center, creating 30 jobs

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Published March 16, 2022 at 9:00AM

A trucking company nearly 100 years old will soon call Manassas home.

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I-66 delays expected tonight at Sudley Road for steel beam installation

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Published March 16, 2022 at 8:00AM

Beams for a new ramp connecting I-495 to the I-66 Express Lanes, May 19, 2021. [Photo: VDOT]

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Supervisors allow taxicab companies to charge temporary fuel surcharge

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Published March 16, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:42PM

Over the next 60 days, taxicabs in Prince Willam County will be able to charge a little more for a ride.

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Fire claims life of adult inside home near Manassas

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Published March 15, 2022 at 1:51PM | Updated March 16, 2022 at 11:29AM

A house fire took the life of a man in Prince William County.

One man is dead following a fatal fire in Prince William County.

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Virginia bill to protect public workers’ free speech heads to governor

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Published March 15, 2022 at 1:00PM

Virignia Govenror Glenn Youngkin [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Legislation that would allow public sector workers to speak against policy proposals in public hearings passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly and will be sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk.

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1 Million Cups, a small business resource to resume weekly meetings Wednesday, April 6

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2022 at 12:00PM

1 Million Cups Prince William will meet weekly CenterFuse co-working space at 9071 Center Street in Manassas.

A group dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their small businesses stopped and took a coffee break for itself.

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Stafford outlines $329 million need for new school buildings

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Published March 15, 2022 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:27AM

A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

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Gay Pride flags will join U.S., Virginia flags in Manassas Park if the resolution passes

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Published March 15, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated March 15, 2022 at 3:54PM

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Soon, gay pride flags may be flying alongside Old Glory in Manassas Park.

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Opinion: PW Digital Gateway will lower tax burden on homeowners, fund schools

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Published March 15, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated March 15, 2022 at 2:04PM

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Data centers present a unique and exciting opportunity to enhance the lives of every single citizen of Prince William County by growing our commercial tax base, improving our schools, fixing our roadways and infrastructure, and increasing funding for first responders.

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