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Prince William County’s massive ‘Digital Gateway’ data center development nears a vote

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “The Prince William Board of Supervisors will take up its most controversial data center vote yet on Dec. 12, one that could make the county the data center capital of the world.”

“The project, known as the Prince William Digital Gateway, proposes 37 data centers spread among 1,760 acres in western Prince William on land adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Because of its location, as well as its enormous size, the project has been controversial since it was first proposed back in early 2021.”

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Stern next up as county planning director; 4th in 3 years; Hired amid data center controversy

By Uriah Kiser

The Board of County Supervisors concurred with the County Executive’s decision to appoint Washington Stern, whose appointment is effective Feb. 5, 2024.

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Sex assault suspect arrested

By Uriah Kiser
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“While investigating the incident, detectives received a tip regarding the location of a vehicle matching the description previously released. Detectives responded to the area provided to police where they located the vehicle and identified the owner who was determined to be the suspect. Following the investigation, the suspect, identified as Ricardio Antonio CHAVARRIA MANJIVAR, was arrested.”

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Delegate wants highway toll price caps for Va. residents

By Uriah Kiser
I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes at Haymarket [Photo: I-66 Mobility Partners]

Delegate Candi Mondon King (D-23, Stafford, Woodbridge) says she will again push legislation that requires a study of the cost of using the region’s E-ZPass Express Lanes. 

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Occoquan to light menorah at River Mill Park

By Uriah Kiser

Occoquan Mayor Earine Porta: “Visit River Mill Park in the town of Occoquan on Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m., as our friends from Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Gainesville & Manassas celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the menorah they generously donated to the town last year. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.”

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Potomac River, Springfield rail projects advance to expand VRE, Amtrak

By Uriah Kiser
The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]

“The Long Bridge Project, which consists of two procurement packages (a North Package and a South Package), will construct a new modern, two-track railroad bridge and will allow for the separation of passenger and freight rail traffic, improving trip times and on-time performance for both along the corridor.”

“The North Package encompasses a very complicated construction area from the new bridge’s northern abutment moving north to L’Enfant interlocking near L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, DC. This package includes the construction of a number of smaller bridges within the project footprint, including:”

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Prince William board approves previously rejected home gun business

By Uriah Kiser

Insidenova.com: “The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday approved an application for a home gun business in Potomac Shores that was previously rejected in September. The reconsideration came after the applicant pushed for another hearing and threatened to sue the county.”

“Robert and Michelle Dawson will now be permitted to sell guns online and provide in-person background checks, with walk-in customers by appointment only at their Cockspur Lane home.”

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‘Possible suicide’ at I-95 & Prince William Parkway

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia State Police: “The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 9:06 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, on Interstate 95 in Prince William County.”

“The preliminary investigation indicates that a black Toyota Tundra, driven by Lloyd R. Felder, 69, of Triangle, Va., pulled off onto the right, northbound shoulder of I-95 at the 158 mile marker [Prince William Parkway]. Felder then exited his vehicle and stepped into the northbound travel lane where he was struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer.”

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Supervisors agree to spend $16 million on land for new sportsplex

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Prince William County taxpayers could soon own 22 acres of land near Interstate 95 and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.

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