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The meeting comes as the Potomac District continues to be at the center of countywide debates, including the proposed data center development behind the Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries. That project has drawn a federal lawsuit and intense community opposition. Potomac Local News reported that Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson called the lawsuit “an act of intimidation,” underscoring growing tensions around growth and land use decisions in the district.
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“As we honor our veterans, we must move beyond ceremonial gratitude,” Dr. Lorita “Rita” C. Daniels announced. “Service requires action. It requires accountability. It requires leadership grounded in real experience and a commitment to listening before legislating. I am running for the U.S. Senate because Virginians deserve a leader who is present, who pays attention, and who stands up for people, not political agendas.”
“This is not about bureaucracy. This is about people,” Daniels said. “We must ensure that every veteran has timely access to high-quality care, that oversight is strong, that caregivers are supported, and that taxpayer investments are used transparently and responsibly. That is leadership.”
“The White House is committed to making that happen,” The Center Square reported. “We are currently exploring all legal options to get that done.”
“The president made it clear that he wants to make it happen, so his team of economic advisers is looking into it,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt added.
“Well folks, it’s half a decade in the making. Two and a half years of planning, permitting and construction. And countless late nights. But we’re nearly there,” The Barking Barley announced. “The Barking Barley is my gift to downtown FXBG and to Riley. It’s my love letter to a city that made Riley and I feel like we belonged.”
“Fredericksburg is a dog town, Fredericksburg is home, and Fredericksburg is The Barking Barley,” the post continued. “Unfortunately we lost Riley before she could see her dog park completed. But she lives on in our logo design! So give her a smile whenever you see it. She’ll be watching over all her dog friends at the park.”
“We’re committed to providing access to our libraries, even while enhancing our spaces,” Prince William Public Libraries stated. “The short-term solution of having a smaller library space available during the renovation ensures the public can still browse for new books, research job opportunities on our computers, and enjoy our inviting spaces.”
The Chinn Park Library will close beginning Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for a large-scale renovation expected to last until summer 2026. The project, a collaboration between Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism (PWCDEDT), will introduce expanded spaces designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the general public. When complete, the library will include a new small business resource center, additional study rooms, and PWPL’s third makerspace.
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“This legislation ensures the government reopens and essential federal services continue without further interruption,” Congress.gov reported. “It provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and full-year funding for agriculture, veterans, military construction, and legislative branch programs.”
The measure passed the U.S. House by a vote of 222–209 and was approved by the Senate on November 10, 2025, thereby ending the federal government shutdown that had begun on October 1. Virginia Representatives Cline, Griffith, Kiggans, McGuire, and Wittman — all Republicans — voted in favor of the bill, while Democratic Representatives Vindman, Subramanyam, Beyer, McClellan, Scott, and Walkinshaw voted against it.
“The 395 and 95 Express Lanes will reverse early on a number of days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday,” Express Lanes announced. “On Thanksgiving, the Lanes will run southbound all day long.”
Drivers with three or more people in the car and an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON can travel the Express Lanes for free. The early reversals begin Thursday, November 20, and continue through Friday, November 28. Overnight reversals will remain unchanged.
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