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Manassas councilman withdraws following a federal investigation into his campaign

By Uriah Kiser
Farajollahi

Councilman David Farajollahi has dropped his November election bid to remain on the Manassas City Council.

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Video appears to show top county Democratic official, chief of staff curse out residents at school board meeting

By Uriah Kiser

On Wednesday, October 6 (tomorrow), the Prince Willliam County School Board will hold its first meeting since police forced out all attendees at its September 15 meeting.

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Lane reduction, roundabout planned for Graham Park Road

By Uriah Kiser
Graham Park and Old Triangle roads

After years of widening roads to accommodate increasing traffic, officials are looking more and more toward “road diets” that aim to reduce the width of roads and subsequently slow traffic, they said.

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Traffic flyover favored for busy intersection near Occoquan

By Uriah Kiser

Soon, drivers could “fly” over traffic at Occoquan.

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County opens the newest stretch of Potomac River scenic trail

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia State Senator Scott Surovell, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Prince William County Supervisors Margaret Franklin, and Victor Angry. [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department]

The newest stretch of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is open in Woodbridge.

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

By Uriah Kiser

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

By Uriah Kiser

The days are numbered for youth baseball in Manassas.

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Series of scheduled Prince William County election forums in limbo

By Uriah Kiser

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

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

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

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