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Poll: Nearly $300,000 later, is your life better now that Route 1 is renamed?

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William County Government]

Jurisdictions in our region spent a cumulative $280,000 to rename Route 1, formerly Jefferson Davis Highway. Fredericksburg spent $90,000, followed by Stafford County with a $51,500 investment, and Prince William County contributing the most at $137,800.

Legislation HB2075, pushed by Delegate Joshua Cole (D-65, Fredericksburg, Stafford) and signed by then Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in 2o21, ruled that “any section of U.S. Route 1 in Virginia that is designated as the ‘Jefferson Davis Highway’ shall on the effective date of this act be designated and shall hereafter be known as the “Emancipation Highway” as of January 1, 2022.

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Purple streetlights frustrate residents, councilwoman

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash]

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis recently addressed the issue of replacing purple-colored streetlights in the city.

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Politics

Virginia Senate Democrats defeat bill that aimed to deterring overdose deaths

By Uriah Kiser
Virignia State Capitol

“A Virginia Senate committee narrowly defeated legislation Wednesday that would expand the circumstances in which a drug dealer could be charged with felony homicide in connection with a user’s death,” reports WTOP-FM. “The bill, a priority of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and fellow Republicans, was pitched as a deterrent to criminals that would save lives amid the rising tide of overdoses deaths, particularly those attributable to fentanyl. But the Democrats on the committee who voted it down voiced skepticism that stiffer penalties, rather than an approach focused on substance abuse treatment, would effectively address the root causes of the issue.”

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Snow early Friday, mixing with rain after 1 o’clock | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

The National Weather Service states that today’s weather will feature mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 40 and a south wind of 3 to 6 mph. Tonight, there’s a chance of snow before 2 am, transitioning to a chance of rain and snow between 2 am and 4 am, followed by likely snow after 4 am. Cloudy skies are expected, with a low of around 31 and a light and variable wind.

The precipitation chance is 60%, and new snow accumulation could be less than a half inch, according to the National Weather Service.

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Senate committee recommends boosting teacher pay

By Uriah Kiser
Preschool Teacher, Ms. Brandy, admires the work of one of her preschool students.

“The Virginia Senate Education and Health Committee recommends legislation to boost teacher pay, following the committee’s first meeting of the 2024 legislative session,” reports Morgan Sweeney at The Center Square. “SB 104, sponsored by longtime senator and committee member Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, would deeply impact teachers’ livelihoods in the commonwealth and require an ongoing commitment from the state. It seeks to raise Virginia teachers’ salaries to at or above the national average.”

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Roem confident in FOIA reform bill that places caps on what public bodies can charge

By Uriah Kiser
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Virginia Senator Danica Roem (D-30, Gainesville, Manassas) is encouraged about her bill to reform the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fees.

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Dumfries to celebrate 275th milestone over three days in May

By Uriah Kiser

Dumfries turns 275 years old this year, and the town council got an update on a planned three-day event to commemorate the milestone.

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Manassas Mayor, Dumfries Vice Mayor on the move

By Uriah Kiser
Mary Reilly of Creative Brush Studios and Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger unveil Davis Younger's portrait at the city's 150th anniversary celebration on April 1, 2023.

Manassas City Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The three-day conference brings together over 250 mayors nationwide to discuss challenges, share best practices, and engage with federal officials.

Davis-Younger, a first-time attendee, expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to network and participate in informative sessions addressing various concerns, from poverty and homelessness to AI. The meeting includes conversations with national leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Davis-Younger will also visit the White House on January 19.

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