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Lovejoy running for new Va. Senate seat in Manassas, western Prince William

By Uriah Kiser
Lovejoy

Ian Lovejoy, a staple in Manassas politics for the past 10 years, is making a run for the Virginia Senate.

Lovejoy, a Republican, is the first to announce his candidacy for the newly-created 30th district, which includes the cities of Manassas, Manassas Park, as well as Haymarket town, and Gainesville in western Prince William County.

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342-unit apt complex, transportation updates focus of upcoming Woodbridge civic association call

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering of the Landing at Mason's Bridge Apartments, soon to open in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge residents will learn more about a new apartment complex expected to open at the end of the year.

The Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association will hold its monthly Zoom call at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, when they’ll learn more about the Landing at Mason’s Bridge Apartments on Annapolis Way.

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Manassas leaders consider changing the city’s form of government

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The Manassas City Government opened a customer service center where residents may pay city and utility bills at 9800 Godwin Drive. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Leaders in Manassas are talking about changing the city form of government.

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County awards contract for massive parking garage, cost jumps nearly $16 million

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An artists rendering of a new Neabsco parking garage presented in 2019.

Prince William County leaders today awarded a contract to design and construct a massive seven-story parking garage in Woodbridge.

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Lidl developers clear hurdle for proposed North Stafford location

By Uriah Kiser
A Lidl grocery store attorney says it's working with Pancho Villa restaurant owners to expand its parking lot while closing access to the eatery from busy Route 610.

North Stafford residents may be getting a new Lidl grocery store.

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Manassas police report more fatal overdoses, domestic violence arrests, traffic citations in 2021

By Uriah Kiser
City police car design from 2011

The amount of crime is rising in Manassas.

Police Chief Douglas Keen presented his department’s annual report to the City Council on Monday, February 28, which shows violent crime increased nine percent in 2021. For every 1,000 residents, 20 crimes are reported. That’s up from 19 a year ago.

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Black Rifle Coffee Company seeks to open in Stafford

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A Black Rifle Coffee Company franchise could soon replace a shuddered steakhouse on Route 17 in Stafford County. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Black Rifle Coffee Company says it “serves premium coffee to people who love America.”

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Smith highlights schools accreditation, business growth in Manassas City Council re-election bid

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Manassas Councilman Ralph Smith is sworn into office by Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jaqueline Smith in November 2019. [Photo: Manassas city]

Things are going pretty well in Manassas, said Ralph Smith, running for re-election.

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Boardwalk extension, sidewalks, new playground considered in Occoquan with federal funds incoming

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Visitors stroll on the Occoquan boardwalk, between the Gaslight Landing townhomes and Maddigans Waterfront restaurant. [Photo: Occoquan Town Facebook page]

Occoquan is making a list and checking it twice regarding how the Town will spend $949,560 in new federal bailout cash.

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Spring brings new advertisers to Potomac Local News, life to in-person events

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The 2022 Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards [Photo: Prince William Chamber of Commerce]

I attended the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards ceremony on Thursday, February 24, where hundreds of people came to the Heritage Hunt Country Club in Gainesville — yes, hundreds — for the awards. It was the first in-person Chamber Awards ceremony since the pandemic began.

It was great to see so many old friends again and small business owners who survived and thrived during one of the most uncertain moments in our lifetimes. Congratulations to all of the winners.

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