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Stafford

Stafford Homeowners Face $370–$462 Annual Tax Increase Under Proposed FY2027 Budget

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Administrator Bill Ashton presents the proposed FY2027 budget to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17, 2026, at the Government Center.

The average Stafford County homeowner could pay $370 to $462 more per year under the proposed FY2027 budget presented to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17, 2026.

The increase follows a recent property reassessment and a proposed tax rate hike to offset growing state-mandated costs.

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Harris Teeter Planned for North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County leaders approved the sale of the former Anne E. Moncure Elementary School property in North Stafford, clearing a major step toward bringing Harris Teeter to the area.

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From Weeks of Coordination to 24-Hour Notice: Stafford Closes Government Hub Before Monks’ Arrival

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County closed its Government Center at noon on Feb. 6, 2026, ahead of a large gathering tied to a Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace pilgrimage.

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Stafford Supervisors Eye High-End Grocer, School Loan Savings and New River Bridge at Tuesday Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors could clear the way for a new upscale grocery store in North Stafford, lock in cheaper borrowing for a middle school rebuild, and throw its weight behind a federal grant for a long-awaited river crossing when it meets today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

The 5 p.m. meeting at the George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center (1300 Courthouse Road) features public hearings and votes on three marquee items, plus a briefing on the 2026 property reassessment amid double-digit value jumps.

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Manassas

Code issue forces new home for alt ed program

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Public Schools HQ at 8700 Centreville Road.

A newly launched alternative education program in Manassas relocated before opening after building code restrictions prevented it from operating at the school division’s newly purchased central office.

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Manassas leaders question county over shared services cost

By Uriah Kiser

Officials in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park are reconsidering a shared services agreement that has guided regional cooperation for nearly 50 years. Leaders say rising costs and billing concerns prompted the review.

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Black History Month in Manassas: Honoring Xerk White, the Councilman Who Married Us in His Living Room

By Uriah Kiser
Col. Ulysses “Xerk” White, 95, is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, Vietnam veteran, and trailblazer who became the first African American elected to Manassas City Council to serve multiple terms.

Retired Colonel Ulysses “Xerk” White, the trailblazing first African American member of the Manassas City Council, was publicly honored and celebrated during the City of Manassas’ Black History Month proclamation on February 9, 2026.

At 95 years old, White joined the podium at the invitation of council members during the ceremony, where Mayor Michelle Davis Younger read the proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month and highlighting the enduring contributions of African Americans to the city, the Commonwealth, and the nation.

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Prince William weighs demolition of Bennett School

By Uriah Kiser
Bennett School at the Prince William County courthouse.

Prince William County officials are weighing whether to demolish the historic Bennett School in Manassas as part of a long-planned expansion of the county’s Judicial Center Complex.

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