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Area Delegates Vote to Advance Abortion Bill

By Uriah Kiser
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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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Prince William

Prince William County Unveils First-Ever Parking Garage in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County officials celebrate the opening the Neabsco Parking Garage in Woodbridge in November 2024.

Prince William County officials celebrated a milestone today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new six-level parking garage in Woodbridge.

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Publisher's Post

It’s FREE to Post Your Events

By Uriah Kiser

We’re really focused on the events calendar because we use it to write our popular upcoming events posts, like this one. Posting your event to the calendar is free, so if you’re a business or organization with an upcoming community event, please post!

Before we get to the weekend, I’ll see you around town on Friday at the ribbon cutting for a $54 million commuter garage in Woodbridge and later in Manassas at the Leadership Prince William Emerging Leaders graduation ceremony. Please say hello!

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Breaking News

Stafford County Schools Transportation Leader Resigns Following Bus Crisis

By Uriah Kiser
Karim Johnson [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

In an unexpected email to his team, Johnson explained that family obligations were leading him back to South Carolina. This Friday, November 15, 2024, will be his final day. He was hired August 28, 2023.

Stafford County Public Schools’ transportation woes have been the source of significant disruption, frustration, and, frankly, a lot of unanswered questions. The division notified parents of the transportation breakdown hours before school resumed, leaving families scrambling. Despite an August meeting in which the school board addressed these issues, parents are still waiting to see what corrective actions have been implemented.

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Democrats Narrowly Send Virginia Voting Rights Amendment Aiming to End Governor’s Control Over Voting Rights Restoration

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Democrats Narrowly Send Virginia Voting Rights Amendment Aiming to End Governor’s Control Over Voting Rights Restoration

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Schools

Stafford County School Board Faces Tough Decisions on High School Redistricting

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The Stafford County School Board is deciding on new high school boundaries as the district confronts rising enrollment numbers, resource imbalances, and transportation challenges.

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