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Prince William Supervisors set to approve tax hikes for residents, restaurant customers Tuesday

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Recently, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a law that allows local governments to set a meals tax of up to 6% without asking voters for permission through a referendum. 

Prince William County residents will face higher property taxes over the next 12 months, with the average homeowner paying $172 more in Real Estate taxes.

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Stafford considers dedicated funding for museum and cultural center

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The Stafford Museum and Cultural Center once again has a dedicated funding source.

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Republican hopefuls say border crisis, drug overdoses, inflation among Biden’s worst blunders

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Six Republicans hoping to replace Rep. Abigail Spanberger attended a voter forum in Prince William County on April 20, 2022. [Photo: Richard Anderson]

Republican Congressional candidates in Virginia 7th District faced off at a voter forum on Wednesday.

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Manassas questions doubled cost, need for proposed county health department

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Prince Willam County Acting County Executive Elijah Johnson

A plan to create a local health department was met with critical reception at a Manassas City Council meeting.

Prince William County leaders want to replace the county’s Health District Office, operated by the state government, with a health department under its control. The new health office would provide services for county residents, and for those who live in the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

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Operator shortages lead to OmniRide missed trips; More commuters driving

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A shortage of bus drivers is leading to missed trips across the OmniRide commuter bus system.

The missed trips come as many federal employees return to the office for the first time since the pandemic. And more of them choose to drive rather than use public transit, new data show.

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Libraries phasing out CDs from countywide collection

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Potomac Community Library at 2201 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge.

Prince William County residents have until the start of summer to get the last remaining CDs at public libraries.

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We’re excited to join Stafford Marketing Co-Op to help grow local tourism

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Potomac Point Winery / TourStaffordVA.com

Stafford County is Virginia’s fastest-growing locality, which means people choose Stafford as a place to call home and visit.

As the pandemic fades and more people venture outside, new playing fields, parks, restaurants, breweries, and hotels draw more people to our area. That means those who work in the hospitality industry need more resources to promote the great things happening in their businesses.

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Despite record tax collection, a projected $35M surplus, Prince William pushes for restaurant tax

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Outdoor dining at Zibibo 73 restaurant in Stafford County [Photo: Stafford County Department of Economic Development and Tourism]

Prince William wants a restaurant tax despite record tax collection, a projected $35M surplus. Here’s how it will work, how much would be collected.

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Dominion bullish on double-lined landfill at Possum Point

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Dominion Energy asked about a proposed landfill at Possum Point, near Dumfries, that would store toxic coal ash during a community meeting on April 4, 2022.

Several residents who would be affected by a proposed coal ash landfill came to Potomac Shores Middle School filled with questions.

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

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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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