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‘The Rose’ gaming resort faces $15K state fine for landfill pollution violation

By Uriah Kiser
The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

Prince William Times: “The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has fined Churchill Downs Group, owner of the forthcoming “The Rose” gaming resort in Dumfries, nearly $15,000 for environmental violations related to its construction on the former Potomac Landfill site.”

“Until 2022, the site of the new resort, now being built along Interstate 95 in Dumfries, was known as the Potomac Landfill. Colonial Downs, the original owner of The Rose, closed the landfill as part of the deal to build the future gaming resort there.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers and t-storms, a few of which could be severe, are likely mainly during the afternoon & evening hours the next few days. Chances will be somewhat lower Monday, but a few pop-up showers/t-storms can’t be completely ruled out during the afternoon.”

“Today: A slight chance of showers before 11 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 am and 2 pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

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Originals

Brescia calls for changes to Manassas schools grading scale

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas School Board member Sara Brescia is asking for a public discussion about public schools’ grading policy.

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Business

Office vacancy rates increase in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Public Schools HQ at 8700 Centreville Road.

While the City remained insulated from major shocks in its office market coming out of the pandemic, the first half of 2023 showed signs that change may be coming.

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Business

Study: Virginia ranked No. 2 for business

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Mike Petrucci/Unsplash]

Virginia ranked second in the nation in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business study – up from third in 2022 and scoring first in education.

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Low on juice? Manassas Council to discuss ongoing power outages

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: American Public Power Association/Unsplash]

The Manassas City Council will meet on Monday, July 17, 2023, to discuss ongoing electric issues in the city.

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School Board members noncommittal about capital projects 

By Uriah Kiser
Trailers at Park Ridge Elementary School in North Stafford

The Stafford County School Board is working on its Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025 budget year.

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Dry/hot start today as temps reach the low-mid 90s in many locations. Scattered to numerous storms expected late afternoon into tonight. Some storms will be severe. Localized flooding is also possible.”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.”

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Prince William

Prince William supervisors kill measure that could have delayed Digital Gateway vote

By Uriah Kiser
Protesters urge the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to postpone votes on land-use cases until 2024. [Photo: Natalie Villalobos]

“The failed resolution introduced by Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson marked another unsuccessful effort by data center opponents to halt the Digital Gateway development that proposes 27.6 million square feet of data centers on 2,139 acres along Pageland Lane near Gainesville.”

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Business

Black Metal Mercantile holds ribbon cutting in Downtown Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Historic Manassas Inc.]

In Historic Downtown Manassas, a new shop called Black Metal Mercantile has opened. The store opened in April at the 1,300-square-foot retail space at 9082 Center Street.

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