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Manassas

Liberia house marks 200 years with family event in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Liberia House, one of Manassas’ oldest and most storied landmarks, will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a special event this Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8601 Portner Avenue.

The event will commemorate the site’s rich history, which spans from its beginnings as a plantation built in 1825 to its roles as a Civil War hospital, dairy farm, and family home. Today, Liberia is a public park owned by the City of Manassas. Visitors will be able to explore how the site has reflected the evolution of the local community over two centuries.

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Manassas Park

Residents Push Back as Manassas Park Weighs Gun Ban in City Buildings

By Uriah Kiser

A proposal to ban firearms inside Manassas Park government buildings drew a packed house and strong opposition Tuesday night, as residents, veterans, and gun-rights advocates lined up to tell city leaders the ordinance goes too far.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Vote to Modernize Rural Land Preservation Program

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to modernize the county’s rural land preservation program, aligning it with the county’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and setting the stage for a broader debate over the future of Prince William’s disappearing open space.

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Fredericksburg

Parents raise concerns over student privacy, AI app, and online safety in Fredericksburg schools

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Parents are raising concerns about how Fredericksburg City Public Schools utilizes technology to support students, warning that new digital tools intended to help could also compromise children’s privacy and safety.

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Prince William

Haymarket Gears Up for Biggest Day of the Year: Tax-Free Dining, 321 Vendors, and a Vintage Vibe

By Uriah Kiser

With Haymarket Day less than two weeks away, town officials are finalizing plans for the biggest weekend of the year — one that will feature record vendor participation, new transportation options, and tax-free dining for residents and visitors.

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Stafford schools and firefighters team up to provide winter coats for children in need

By Uriah Kiser

The program is supported by Stafford County Fire & Rescue and volunteer stations, with each $25 donation to Operation Warm funding one brand-new coat. Over the years, the community has provided nearly 25,000 coats and raised more than $400,000 for Stafford students.

“Partnerships like this help us ensure that every child has what they need to thrive,” said Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith. “By providing warm coats, we show our students that they are valued, cared for, and supported.” Fire Chief Joseph A. Cardello added that the program ensures children are “safe, warm, and ready to learn.”

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Manassas

Osbourn High’s Victoria Ingram named National Merit Semifinalist

By Uriah Kiser
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

Ingram was surprised with the honor during a recent celebration at Osbourn, attended by school administrators, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman, members of the School Board, and her family. Principal Dr. Jennifer Chapman praised Ingram as one of the school’s most dedicated and future-focused students.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition that began in 1955. Students enter the program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as juniors; over 1.3 million students from 20,000 U.S. high schools competed this year. Only about 16,000 earn Semifinalist status.

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Fredericksburg

Rehm returns to Fredericksburg school board to fill vacant Ward 3 seat

By Uriah Kiser

Elizabeth Rehm is returning to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools board after being unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Jennifer Boyd. The appointment was made during the board’s meeting on October 6, and Rehm will serve through the end of 2025.

Rehm brings more than nine years of experience, having previously served on the board from 2012 to 2021. Her return offers stability and familiarity during a time of continued growth for the school division, officials said.

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Prince William

Gainesville supervisor candidates to face off in public forum October 10

By Uriah Kiser

Candidates for the Gainesville seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will face off in a public forum on Friday, October 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gainesville High School.

Republican Patrick Harders and Democrat George Stewart will take questions at the event, hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 and the League of Women Voters of Prince William-Fauquier Area. Bruce Potter, publisher of InsideNoVa, will moderate. The forum comes amid growing voter interest in issues such as the Bi-County Parkway, data center development, and a controversial proposal to eliminate the 10-acre minimum lot size in parts of western Prince William.

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