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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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A major upstream sewer line collapse in Maryland has discharged hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, triggering health advisories for communities, including Woodbridge in Prince William County and Stafford County.
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Date, time, place: Feb. 10, 2026, Fredericksburg City Council meeting