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Neighborhood Notes

Notes: FBI May Leave Quantico, Moss Clinic to Close, and Signal Bay Eyes July 4 Opening

By Potomac Local News

FBI training may be leaving Quantico
Plans to relocate FBI training from Quantico to Alabama have sparked concern from Virginia leaders, who say the move could impact national security and the local economy.
👉 WJLA has the full story

Big change ahead for Fredericksburg’s healthcare safety net
After nearly 30 years of service, Moss Free Clinic will close its doors permanently this summer, with the board citing changing healthcare needs and expanding options for low-income patients.
👉 Fredericksburg Free Press reports on the closure

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News

Gaming Industry Cash and Shifting Views: Where Virginia’s Lt. Governor Candidates Stand on a Tysons Casino

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – In the final stretch before the June 18 primary, Potomac Local News analyzed campaign finance records and asked each Democratic candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor: Why did you accept or reject money from the gaming industry? And where do you stand on the proposed casino in Tysons Corner?

In the past 90 days, some candidates have accepted at least six figures from casino and skill game interests, including companies backing projects in other parts of Virginia. Yet at a recent televised debate, some shifted tone — either backing off earlier enthusiasm or emphasizing local control. Others have stayed firm in their opposition.

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Manassas

Date Night Spotlight: Carmello’s in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Step into elegance and Mediterranean romance at Carmello’s, a beloved fine dining destination nestled in the heart of Manassas.

Family-owned since 1987 and helmed by Portuguese immigrant Alice Pires, Carmello’s offers a contemporary blend of Portuguese and Italian cuisine, seasonally crafted and bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, this award-winning restaurant delivers a dining experience that’s as warm and refined as its heritage.

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Fredericksburg

Downtown Fredericksburg Faces Crossroads: Modest Tax Growth, Soaring Rents, and Falling Foot Traffic

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A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

At a June 10, 2025, City Council meeting, Finance Director Amanda Sicks reported that meals tax collections are up 4.6% compared to the prior year, and sales tax is flat but stable.

“Meals tax is showing resilience,” Sicks said, noting a rebound in recent months following earlier delays in vendor filings. “But with sales tax flat and foot traffic down, we’re monitoring trends closely.”

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Manassas

Manassas Drone Company RapidFlight to Host Senator Warner

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) and Mark Warner (D) [Photo: Germanna Community College]

The visit, scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at RapidFlight’s headquarters, 9635 Center Street, will include a live interview with the senator and a Q&A session open to guests. The event is free and hosted in coordination with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, city leaders, and RapidFlight executives.

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger confirmed the visit during her June 11 virtual address to the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, where she provided a wide-ranging update on city projects, economic development, and veteran initiatives.

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Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: Tax Hikes, New School, Summer Meals, and Drone Fun

By Potomac Local News

Tax hike incoming for Manassas homeowners
Manassas residents can expect to pay about 7% more on their real estate tax bills after the City Council passed a $512 million budget.
Read more from InsideNoVa and see our full coverage

Woodbridge woman charged after deadly crash
A 32-year-old woman faces involuntary manslaughter charges following a January crash on Minnieville Road that killed a 64-year-old man.
Get the full story on the charges and investigation

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News

Data Center Noise Still Shakes Homes in Great Oak, County Slow to Act

By Potomac Local News
Protesters gathered outside an Amazon data center near Manassas.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County leaders are facing mounting pressure to address noise generated by data centers, as residents—many from the Great Oak subdivision—delivered passionate testimony during the Board of County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 10.

The board’s discussion centered on a long-delayed draft noise ordinance aimed at controlling the low-frequency hum emitted by industrial cooling systems at massive data facilities, including nearby Amazon Web Services (AWS) sites.

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Residents Allege Timbering Violations, Hostile Developer Actions Near Proposed Stafford Data Center Site

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STAFFORD, Va. – Residents living near a proposed data center site in Stafford County are raising alarms about logging activity they say violates local zoning laws, environmental protections, and community trust.

The controversy, first reported by FXBG Advance, centers on a parcel of land associated with the GWV data center project, owned by Augustine South Associates, LLC. Residents say the developer began clear-cutting trees on a portion of the 1,042-acre site beginning June 4, 2025—despite zoning that prohibits forestry activity and a proffer mandating tree preservation buffers.

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Manassas Park

Budget Plan in Manassas Park Would Cut Taxes, Raise Utility Rates

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MANASSAS PARK, Va. – The Manassas Park Governing Body has signaled support for a balanced approach to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that includes modest property tax relief and gradual increases in utility rates aimed at long-term sustainability.

Compromise on Budget Strategy

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Features

WWII Tank Gun Barrel Unearthed in Prince William Forest Park

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TRIANGLE, Va. – A rusted WWII-era tank gun barrel, likely left behind by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during secretive wartime training exercises, has been recovered from a remote section of Prince William Forest Park.

Interpretive Park Ranger Melissa Weih said the discovery was made in an archaeological site deep in the woods, in an area once used by the OSS — the forerunner to today’s CIA — during World War II. While the exact location is being kept confidential to protect the historical site, Weih confirmed it’s a low-traffic, off-trail part of the park where old training grounds still exist.

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