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Funding arrives early for Pr. Wm. Parkway, Old Bridge Rd. project

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Prince William Parkway and Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge.

In a surprise move, the state has provided funding earlier than expected to untangle a busy Prince William Parkway intersection.

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Manassas councilman who broke federal campaign laws placed on airport commission

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A former Manassas Councilman who violated the federal Hatch Act then withdrew his bid to keep his seat and has a new job in the city. 

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Where’s the money coming from? Dumfries mayoral candidate questions gun buy-back program

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Potomac Local News first told you about Dumfries town officials working on a gun buyback program.

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Minnieville/Pkwy interchange coming near Dale City; Planners want a second

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Construction crews in 2015 cut into the earth to build an interchange at Route 29 and Rio Road in Charlottesville. A similar intersection is planned near Dale City. [Photo: VDOT]

During a presentation to Dale City residents on Tuesday, June 21, transportation planners said eastern Prince William County streets would look soon much different.

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Spanberger calls Vega’s comments ‘shameful;’ Audio recorded by campaign plant, GOP sources say

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Yesli Vega makes a thank-you speak after clinching the GOP nomination in Virginia's 7th Congressional GOP Primary on June 21, 2022.

Democrat Abagail Spanberger calls out her newly elected Republican challenger Yesli Vega for comments made on the campaign trail about abortion.

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Black boxes part of county speed camera study 

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Two new traffic cameras, the first of their kind, could be coming to Prince William County.

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GOP is already eyeing Coles District replacement if Vega wins

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Marty Nohe (center) will consider a run for his old seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

There’s a new focus on the Coles Magisterial District in Prince William County.

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Vega takes issue with ‘other’ gender option in CXO survey

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Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega is taking issue with a citizen survey sent to residents. 

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Spanberger to kickoff campaign for congress in Prince William

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Rep. Abagail Spanberger talks with votes in Lake Ridge in March 2022.

On Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, Rep. Abigail Spanberger will travel across Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

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Dumfries gun buy-back program headed to public hearing

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Dumfries leaders are working to introduce a gun buyback program that will allow residents to sell firearms they no longer want to the town in exchange for cash.

According to state law, the town created an ordinance to state the purpose of the buyback program. Residents are invited to come and speak on the proposed gun buyback program during the town council’s public meeting on July 5, 2022.

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