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Prince William

Prince William County Fire and Rescue Launches Whole Blood Field Operations Program

By Uriah Kiser

“The whole blood program, developed in collaboration with Inova Blood Donor Services, embodies the community spirit of neighbor helping neighbor,” Chief Tom LaBelle of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System stated. “Each contribution from a community member enables EMS and hospital teams to work together to save the lives of others in their time of greatest need.”

In the coming months, the county’s Fire and Rescue System will deploy three vehicles stocked with whole blood, strategically positioned in the east, west, and mid-county areas. The units will operate around the clock and undergo quarterly recertification to maintain readiness.

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Prince William

Prince William County to Hold Swearing-In Ceremony for New Gainesville District Supervisor George T. Stewart

By Uriah Kiser
Stewart

“Prince William County invites you to the swearing-in ceremony of George T. Stewart, new Gainesville District Supervisor, on Friday, November 14,” Prince William County Government announced.

In one of Prince William County’s most closely watched races, Democrat George T. Stewart narrowly defeated Republican Patrick R. Harders to win the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Stewart received 50.47% of the vote (12,579 votes) to Harders’ 48.77% (12,156 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.75% (188 votes).

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg City Government Offices to Close for Veterans Day

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

“In observance of Veterans Day, City of Fredericksburg Government offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11,” City of Fredericksburg Government announced. “Looking to honor our Veterans? Join us for the Veterans Day Procession and Commemoration Ceremony at 10 a.m.”

City officials noted that trash and recycling collection will run on a normal schedule, but there will be no leaf collection. The Belman Road Recycling Center and Stafford Landfill will be open, while FXBGO! transit services will not operate. The Fredericksburg Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the City Council meeting originally scheduled for November 11 will instead be held on Tuesday, November 18.

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Prince William

Teen Girl Abducted, Raped in Bristow; Police Seek Suspect in Red Ford Escape

By Uriah Kiser
Kuykendall

Prince William County Police have arrested the man accused of abducting and raping a teenage girl in Bristow earlier this week.

The incident occurred the night of November 6, when a girl under 18 walked away from the Youth for Tomorrow facility on Hazel Circle Drive. Near Golf Academy Drive and Nokesville Road, she approached a man parked nearby. Police say the man pulled a knife, forced her into his red 2003 Ford Escape, and sexually assaulted her multiple times before she escaped and got help from bystanders.

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Stafford

SILENCE IN STAFFORD — Supervisor Ducks Questions on Data Center Reforms, Campaign Mailer

By Uriah Kiser
A campaign mailer from Stafford County Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung claimed she had “secured a new movie theater” for The Garrison development in North Stafford. The project’s developer later told county leaders that no current theater contract exists, reviving questions about the long-promised project. [PLN]

Days after winning re-election on November 4, 2025, Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung declined to answer questions about her abstention from a key data center vote and claims she made during her campaign about bringing a movie theater to North Stafford.

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Manassas Park

$35M Garage Turns Into Playground — Donuts, Fire Extinguishers, and All

By Uriah Kiser
People stand and talk inside the enclosed pedestrian bridge at the Manassas Park VRE station, with sunlight streaming through metal panels. [Photo: VRE]

Just two weeks after cutting the red ribbon on its $35 million Virginia Railway Express (VRE) garage and pedestrian bridge, Manassas Park is already tweaking how the new downtown landmark will be managed day-to-day.

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Schools

Students, Parents Pick Next Year’s Favorite School Meals at PWCS Food Show

By Uriah Kiser

Hundreds of students and parents packed the cafeteria at C.D. Hylton High School on Thursday to taste-test new dishes that could appear on Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) menus next year.

Now in its 34th year, the annual PWCS Food Show invited the community to sample and rate more than a dozen new breakfast and lunch items — from sweet corn hushpuppies and French toast casserole to Caesar chicken pizza and fish taco bites with cilantro lime slaw.

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Manassas Park

Manassas Park delays car-tax penalties until Feb. 5, 2026

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Park City Manager Carl Cole

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Traffic

Overnight 95 Express Lanes Closure in Dale City for Bridge Work Preparation

By Uriah Kiser

“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “The left lane will close from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, followed by a full closure from 10 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.”

During the full closure, ramps from Opitz Boulevard (Route 2000) and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes near mile marker 156.5 will also be closed. Southbound 95 Express Lanes traffic will be detoured to the general purpose lanes via the Dale Boulevard flyover and can re-enter the Express Lanes just past the Telegraph Road overpass in Stafford County.

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Prince William

PWCS Begins School Redistricting Ahead of Two New Elementary Openings

By Uriah Kiser

“We are beginning the community engagement and planning process associated with the opening of two new elementary schools in eastern Prince William County,” Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) announced. “These schools are intended to serve elementary students and staff and respond to growing enrollment, particularly in the Cherry Hill area.”

“Woodbridge Elementary School is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year, and Potomac Shores Elementary School is scheduled to open for the 2027-28 school year,” the division stated. “No final decisions have been made at this time, and PWCS remains committed to transparency and community engagement throughout the redistricting process.”

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