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Development, traffic, racism, history class discussed at election forum

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Infrastructure, race relations, and education were key topics discussed at the Stafford County Board of Supervisors candidates forum.

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Newly approved contract with city’s largest employer will likely oust youth baseball league within five years

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The days are numbered for youth baseball in Manassas.

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Series of scheduled Prince William County election forums in limbo

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Voters won’t get the chance to see four candidates running for the Virginia House of Delegates square off before the election.

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Schools need to spend $92 million to help struggling students

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Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

Students across our region are struggling with reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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Youth baseball’s new home likely won’t be in city, says league president

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GMBL attend a Manassas City Council meeting to rally support for the youth baseball league that has served the city for more than 60 years. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

City officials on Thursday night put it in writing, promising to find a new home for the Greater Manassas Baseball League.

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Hylton to require full coronavirus vax or negative test result to attend shows

By Uriah Kiser
The Hylton Performing Arts Center outside Manassas.

Want to see a show at the Hylton Performing Arts Center near Manassas?

In addition to your tickets, you’re going to need to show proof of coronavirus vaccination, show a photo ID that matches the vaccination card, and show a negative coronavirus test at the door.

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Building height, traffic top county concerns ahead of Tuesday’s vote on Dumfries gaming resort

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The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

Prince William County leaders have concerns and little information about a 305-room gaming resort that could be built in Dumfries.

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Now a Florida resident, Stafford Supervisor has no plans to resign 

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Stafford County Garrisonville District Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer.

Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer narrowly defeated his Democratic opponent by 12 votes when he won back his seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2017.

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Vulcan drops plans to expand North Stafford quarry

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Vulcan Quarry has withdrawn its application to expand its North Stafford mining operation.

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