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Route 1 now six lanes between Neabsco Creek, Occoquan

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Matthew Hamilton / Unsplash]

The wider road section is the last in three road projects that began in the early 2000s to widen Route 1 in Woodbridge from four to six lanes between Neabsco Creek to the Occoquan River. l

Officials cut the ribbon on the two-mile Featherstone Road to Mary’s Way segment on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

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Rosie’s donates $50,000 donation to chamber of commerce, plans gaming parlor in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “Colonial Downs Group announces $50,000 donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation. The celebration of the donation took place October 25th at Preston’s Pub in Manassas Park.”

“The press conference marks the first major donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation, recently launched by the Prince William Chamber Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the new Foundation is to encourage and support business development through workforce development, education, community outreach, and through larger service. Programming for the Foundation focuses on the three pillars of first responders and veterans, women, and workforce education.”

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River Rock Outfitter ‘Americas Top Small Business’ finalist

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named River Rock Outfitter, a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as one of seven finalist for its “Americas Top Small Business” Awards. River Rock Outfitter was recognized alongside the six other finalist from across the country and celebrated at the America’s top Small Business Summit Awards Gala at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s historic headquarters in Washington, D.C. on October 19th.”

“The recognition comes after River Rock Outfitter was named one of America’s top 70 small businesses last month. We are proud to have them as an outstanding member of our chamber and our community.”

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Prince William Planning Commission sets in stone Nov. 8 for PW Digital Gateway hearings

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

“Commissioners will render recommendations on the two rezoning requests by QTS Realty Trust Inc. and another by Compass Datacenters in one meeting on Nov. 8, a day following the 2023 general election.”

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News

Stafford breaks ground on $139 million high school

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Public Schools: “Members of the Stafford County community, to include students, the Stafford County School Board, Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Stafford County Fire & Rescue Department, Grimm & Parker Architects, and McDonough-Bolyard-Peck (MBP) construction management gathered on Truslow Road yesterday to officially break ground on the construction of High School 6. The new school, set to open in August 2026, is the first construction to address the county’s growing population since 2008.”

“A contract was awarded to Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $139,334,000 for the construction of High School 6 during the September 12, 2023, regular School Board meeting.”

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Chronic absenteeism, drop-out rates alarm Prince William school officials

By Uriah Kiser

Insidenova.com: “Prince William County Public Schools made small gains in standardized test scores and other assessment areas last academic year, but key issues persist in specific student groups, county officials told the School Board during its Oct. 18 meeting.”

“Chronic absenteeism, rising drop-out rates and access and achievement gaps for student subgroups are the most persistent and glaring issues across the county, Superintendent LaTanya McDade and other county officials told the board in their State of the Schools 2022-23 presentation.”

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Prince William court uploads historical, ‘stolen’ deeds to county website

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith

Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk: “The Historical Online Portal (HOP) of the Circuit Court Clerk now includes historical deeds recorded before the American Revolution to the early 1900s. Among the deeds available for online inquiry is the Stolen Deed Book-Liber A (Stolen Historical Records Returned to the Prince William County Circuit Court (pwcva.gov).”

“Launched in early 2023, the HOP currently offers access to Deeds, Wills, and Lists of Heirs.”

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St. Katharine Drexel Mission to open 300-seat church near Haymarket

By Uriah Kiser
Work continues on St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church near Haymarket [Photo: Tom Bohacek]

St. Katharine Drexel Mission: “Construction on St. Katharine Drexel Mission’s new church home on the corner of Waterfall Road and Route 15 in Haymarket, VA, is moving forward at an impressive pace since groundbreaking in March. This faith community, originally founded in 2000, plans to celebrate its first Mass in the new church in May 2024.”

“Located in Western Prince William County, St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church will include a 300-seat worship space, sanctuary, altar, tabernacle, and preparation spaces.”

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