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Stafford County Breaks Ground on Elementary School 18

Published September 20, 2024 at 2:10PM

[Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

The new elementary school will serve 1,070 students in a 130,000-square-foot building. The $46.1 million project is expected to be completed by June 2026, with substantial completion for temporary occupancy by April 2026.

The groundbreaking comes just days after the Stafford County School Board awarded a $44 million contract for constructing Elementary School 19. During its September 10, 2024, meeting, the board unanimously approved the contract with Branch Builds, Inc., to build the new school next to Brooke Point High School at 80 Black Hawk Lane. Similar in size to Elementary School 18, the 131,000-square-foot facility will also accommodate 1,070 students and is scheduled to open in 2026.

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Proposed Buc-ee’s: Economic Boon or Infrastructure Strain for Stafford County?

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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Stafford Sees Sales, Meals Taxes Decline, Revenue Shortfalls

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:45AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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Overgrown Yards in Manassas Spark Safety Concerns, Wildlife Sightings

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:30AM

Manassas City Hall

Residents in several Manassas neighborhoods are raising concerns over the increasing presence of wild animals and unsafe conditions caused by neglected properties with overgrown yards.

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Parking Issues Take Center Stage at Manassas Town Hall Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:00AM

Manassas police photographed a car parked illegally in the city's Georgetown South neighborhood. [Photo: Manassas City Government]

At a town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, the Manassas City Council gathered to address concerns about parking, a recurring issue in the city. The meeting opened with Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger welcoming attendees and introducing the topic of parking, but she emphasized that the forum was open for residents to discuss any community issues.

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Exclusive Interview: Tom Osina Talks Housing, Schools, and the Future of Manassas Ahead of November Election

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 3:49PM

Get ready to dive into the issues that matter most to Manassas residents. Potomac Local News is bringing you an exclusive interview with Tom Osina, a City Council member seeking re-election this November.

In this must-listen interview, we ask Osina tough questions, such as:

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Commercial Passenger Service at Manassas Regional Airport Delayed Until 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 3:00PM

Manassas Regional Airport Director Juan Rivera

Manassas Regional Airport’s plans to introduce commercial passenger jet service have hit a delay, with flights now expected to begin in 2026 instead of 2025.

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Stafford Supervisors Reject Regional Transportation Authority Proposal

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 2:10PM | Updated September 20, 2024 at 8:40AM

Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

On September 17, 2024, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to support the creation of a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). This resolution was part of the county’s broader legislative agenda of addressing its growing transportation infrastructure challenges.

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23 Data Centers and Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Stafford After Zoning Approval

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 2:00PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 on Tuesday evening to approve a zoning reclassification for developing the Stafford Technology Campus, a project poised to reshape over 500 acres of land in the county’s Falmouth District.

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Poll: What should new County Administrator Bill Ashton prioritize as he steps into his role in Stafford County?

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 1:20PM | Updated October 21, 2025 at 10:21AM

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At the September 17, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, Bill Ashton debuted as the new County Administrator.

Chairwoman Meg Bomke welcomed Ashton, saying, “On behalf of the board, I’d like to welcome our new county administrator, Bill Ashton. He joined the county yesterday, and this is his first board meeting. Welcome, Bill.”