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After 2 teens die of fentanyl overdoses, leaders uninformed, experts say

By Uriah Kiser
Mike Van Metre, "Vee," James "Chips" Stewart, and Gina Ciarcia host a panel discussion on opioid epidemic.

A panel of addiction experts called on the community to pay closer attention to the rise of opioid addiction.

On Thursday, June 2, a drug addiction panel organized by a congressional candidate, Gina Ciarcia, met at Grace Baptist Church on Spriggs Road in Woodbridge. James “Chips” Stewart, who worked under Presidents Ronald Regan and George H.W. Bush as the head of the National Institute of Justice, lost his 47-year-old son to opioid addiction.

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Veterans Growing America pop-up shop aims to connect veterans to business

By Uriah Kiser
Rawna Elghandour and Sabrina Xaviar, of FastSigns in Stafford County, put up signs for a new Veterans Growing America pop-up store in Woodbridge.

There’s a new pop-up shop at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.

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Debate rages following Prince William Co. Government’s first Pride festival

By Uriah Kiser
MAGIC, the Management and Government Information Center, had a table a the first Prince William County Government Pride festival at the McCoart Building on June 7, 2022.

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Manassas Park Center developments: Jirani coffee house to open in new City Hall; Theater costs soar

By Uriah Kiser

Come in to pay your city taxes. Grab a cup of coffee. Stay for a show.

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School Board reduces meeting schedule. Here’s why they did it

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County School Board

Stafford County School Board members plan to spend more time in the community and less time in the board room.

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Voter misinformation: Mysterious flier appears; Manassas gov’t promotes Dem Primary Election, ignores GOP 

By Uriah Kiser

On Saturday, May 21, Voters will have an opportunity to nominate a Republican to run for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District seat in November 2022.

However, Manassas residents and city employees may not know about the upcoming election based on information — or the lack thereof — distributed by City Hall.

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Equity street: Leaders debate, pursue federal funds for Belmont Bay flyover

By Uriah Kiser
Route 1 and 123 in Woodbridge, the site of a proposed bridge.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-2 to chase federal funds for what’s called an equitable street project in Woodbridge.

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Higher taxes, higher council member pay: Manassas Dems support hikes in party-line votes

By Uriah Kiser
The Manassas City Council held a town hall meeting at Dean Elementary School on Monday, March 21. Left to right: City Manager Patrick Pate, Mayor Michele Davis Younger, Vice-Mayor Pamela Sebesky, City Clerk LeeAnn Henderson. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local]

Tax bills for Manassas residents are going up on July 1. 

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