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Prince William

Sewage Spill Reaches Woodbridge, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
Work continues on Potomac Interceptor repairs at the break site in Maryland. Large rocks remain a challenge for clearing debris inside the pipe. [Photo: DC Water]

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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Opinion

Opinion: If Schools Can’t Keep Students on Campus, What Are We Doing?

By Uriah Kiser
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Parents in Prince William County have worked hard to get their children back into classrooms after the disruption and damage of COVID-19. They’ve listened to school leaders. They’ve responded to calls for better attendance. They’ve adjusted work schedules, transportation routines, and family life to make sure their kids show up ready to learn.

So here’s the question after what happened on Friday, February 13:

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Prince William

Major Road Projects Advance in Prince William’s Six-Year Capital Plan

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Prince William County is dedicating the largest share of its proposed $1.56 billion six-year Capital Improvement Program to transportation, with major road projects moving forward and new fiscal strategies aimed at saving taxpayers millions.

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Fredericksburg

Council OKs Princess Anne Townhomes

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Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved a mixed-use infill project on Princess Anne Street that will bring new townhomes, restore a historic gas station, and add a public pedestrian link to the city’s riverfront trail system.

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Stafford

Stafford Schools Push Back On Kraken Power Line

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Stafford County School Board members are urging state lawmakers to restore stronger protections for schools as Dominion Energy advances plans for a 500-kilovolt transmission line that would run through the county.

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