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Use This Tool to Predict Thanksgiving Highway Delays

By Uriah Kiser

Happy Thanksgiving Eve. If you’re one of the 44 million travelers hitting the road for Thanksgiving, VDOT has a tool that shows you when to expect the biggest delays.

Small Business Spotlight: We’ve started receiving responses to our survey of small businesses in the area. We’ll use the responses to create news stories about small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our local economy.

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Join the Fun: Santa, Community Events, and an Exclusive Mayoral Interview

By Uriah Kiser

Upcoming weekend events: See our list and post yours to our community calendar so that we may share it with our readers!

Santa arrives: Join us for fun and games at Potomac Mills mall tomorrow at 2 p.m., when Santa will arrive. I’ll be there to capture photos. Please say hello!

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Prince William

Data Centers Driving Up Legal Costs in Prince William: Taxpayers on Hook to Fight Lawsuits

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a resolution on November 19, 2024, to transfer $484,007 from the county’s contingency fund to address litigation costs and hire additional staff to handle data center real estate assessments.

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Features

New Superintendent, Silent Schools: Stafford’s Communication Breakdown

By Uriah Kiser

Meet the Principal Series Continues: Manassas Local Editor Caitlyn Meisner launched this series at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year to introduce nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County Schools. Now, we’re shifting focus to highlight the new and existing principals in Manassas City Public Schools. Each principal has answered the same questions (in bold), and their responses will be shared below. Stay tuned as we continue to profile the educational leaders shaping our community’s schools.

Choir Call Answered: We called for Christmas choir performances, and you delivered! The Gainesville Community Choir (GCC) submitted a video and press release about their upcoming shows. Keep those choir videos coming—I’m excited to feature them during the holiday season!

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Area Delegates Vote to Advance Abortion Bill

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Mike Mullin

On Tuesday, November 13, 2024, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee engaged in a debate over a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to glorify reproductive freedom, including the right to abortion, into the state’s constitution.

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Manassas

Leadership Prince William Emerging Leaders Celebrate Graduation

By Uriah Kiser

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the graduates of Leadership Prince William’s Emerging Leaders program gathered at the historic Manassas Museum to celebrate the culmination of their eight-week journey into leadership development.

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Stafford

Stafford County Christens Fire Boat 1500 at Hope Springs Marina

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Stafford County Fire and Rescue unveiled Fire Boat 1500 today at a christening ceremony held at Hope Springs Marina on Aquia Creek.

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