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Manassas Park

Manassas Park Schools Unveil $64.8M FY26 Budget Focused on Literacy, Staff Pay, and Student Wellness

By Uriah Kiser

On Tuesday, Manassas Park City Schools presented the governing body with a $64.8 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget outlines key priorities to improve academic performance, boost teacher compensation, and expand student wellness and mental health services.

Superintendent Dr. Melissa Saunders and Finance Director Mr. Lyon led the presentation, which showcased the division’s efforts to balance rising costs with a continued decline in student enrollment.

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News

Occoquan Town Council Looks to Expand Riverwalk, Address Long-Term Maintenance Needs

By Uriah Kiser
Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

The Occoquan Town Council is moving forward with plans to expand its Riverwalk and is weighing long-term maintenance strategies to protect the existing waterfront walkway.

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News

COG Director: Don’t Expect Metro to Expand to Prince William Anytime Soon

By Uriah Kiser
Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Despite renewed interest in expanding Metro to Prince William County, the region’s top transportation planner says it’s unlikely anytime soon.

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Press Release

2 Bald Eagles Found in Stafford County Euthanized After Suffering from Fatal Poisoning

By Uriah Kiser

Two immature bald eagles found in Stafford County had to be euthanized after suffering severe neurological symptoms caused by pentobarbital poisoning, a drug commonly used to euthanize animals.

According to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, the birds were brought in a few weeks ago, exhibiting alarming signs of neurological distress that worsened within hours. Despite efforts to treat them, both birds became wholly unresponsive and were humanely euthanized.

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Manassas

Five Years After Ending 287(g), Jail Board Faces New Pressure to Reconsider

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A Manassas City resident says he was turned away from a public meeting of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail Board as calls to reinstate a controversial immigration enforcement program resurfaced.

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Pets

Do You Recognize These Pets? Stray Animals Taken In by Prince William County Animal Services

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Animal Services Center is hoping to reunite several recently found pets with their owners. Between March 18 and March 20, 2025, the center took in multiple stray animals from across the county.

These pets may have wandered too far from home, and now they’re waiting at the shelter for someone to come claim them.

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Breaking News

Fredericksburg Schools Closed Amid FBI Search for Missing Teen; Suspect Now in Custody

By Uriah Kiser

The closure of schools Friday was a precautionary measure after the FBI’s Washington Field Office informed Fredericksburg Police on Thursday evening that Fasihullah may be in the city. Local authorities recognized the teen from the March 19 incident at the high school, where he fled the campus after being approached by a School Resource Officer.

Working with the FBI, police followed numerous leads throughout the day Friday, all of which initially turned up empty. Investigators believe Fasihullah stole a vehicle in Stafford County late Thursday evening, which was later recovered out of state on Friday afternoon.

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Cruise into Spring with a 1920s Model-A Car Tour Through Historic Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

Take a ride back in time and welcome spring in style! Join Fredericksburg Model-A Car Tours for their “Spring into a Historical Model-A Car Tour” on Saturday, March 22, 2025. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., hop into a beautifully restored 1920s Model-A car for a scenic ride through historic Fredericksburg. Tours depart from the Courtyard Marriott at 620 Caroline St and cost $20 per person. Walk-ups are welcome, or you can pre-book your ride online at fredericksburgmodelacartours.com or by calling 989-239-9160.

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