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Drive per-mile fee, electric car conversion, other TPB ideas discussed at Manassas City Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 5, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:19AM

Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation

Should local governments charge drivers in Northern Virginia a per-mile fee based on how far they drive?

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Roem’s bill giving more time for military to renew Va. drivers licenses signed into law

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2022 at 12:00PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:37PM

Left to right: Rep. Gerry Connolly, Va. Delegate Danica Roem, Prince William County Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

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Coal ash meeting Monday night at Potomac Shores Middle School to discuss closing toxic ponds

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 3, 2022 at 9:30PM | Updated April 4, 2022 at 3:31PM

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Dominion Energy will hold a meeting to discuss the closure of toxic coal ash ponds near Dumfries.

The meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Potomac Shores Middle School, 17851 Woods View Drive near Dumfries. Dominion Energy tells us Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey will share a livestream of the meeting.

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Racial & Social Justice commissioners bicker, adjourn without conducting business

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 31, 2022 at 8:34PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:21AM

The first meeting of the year for the Racial and Social Justice Commission ended before it began.

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Va. Supreme Court to hear case against 5 Democrats on Pr. Wm. Board of County Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2022 at 6:03PM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 1:59PM

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

Two Prince William County residents who sued elected members of the Board of County Supervisors will have their day in the Virginia Supreme Court.

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Courthouse master plan calls for new buildings, parking garages

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2022 at 11:34AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:38PM

A new master plan for the Prince Willam County Judicial Center calls for two new buildings (marked in orange) and two parking garages (purple).

Architects have big plans for the doughnut hole in the center of Manassas.

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Exclusive: Advocates, VDOT collaborate to restore a nearly forgotten equestrian trail on I-66 at Bull Run

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:38PM

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland (right) tours a newly-restored section of trail along the Bull Run, near the Manassas Battlefield National Park at Interstate 66.

In the effort to add new toll lanes to Interstate 66, a trail used by hikers and horseback riders underneath the highway connecting the Manassas Battlefield to other nearby parks was nearly lost.

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Wood, Lofton running for Dumfries mayor seat

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2022 at 7:00AM

Surrounded by elected Democrats from Prince William County, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood announces his bid for a second term.

The race for Dumfries mayor is taking shape.

Sitting Mayor Derrick Wood announced he is running for re-election for a second four-year term. South Cove Homeowners Association President Ebony Lofton is also vying for the job.

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Intern-Extern Expo planned at Fredericksburg Expo Center as companies scramble for new talent

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2022 at 7:00AM

Since the coronavirus surged across the world two years ago, companies across our region and the U.S. are experiencing employee shortages.

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We’re offering a 20% discount to new members who want to join our news community

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2022 at 4:09PM

There are few things better than the sense of belonging you feel when you’re a part of a community.

Our community here at Potomac Local News is made up of curious individuals who care about what’s happening around them.