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Vulcan Quarry has withdrawn its application to expand its North Stafford mining operation.

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Vaccine mandate issued after School Board orders meeting room cleared

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Residents kicked out of a Prince William County School Board meeting call elected members "tyrants" working to silence public opinion.

The school superintendent announced that the more than 11,000 teachers and employees of the Prince William County Public School division must get a coronavirus vaccination or submit to weekly testing. 

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Bags now subject to search at Prince William School Board meetings

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Parents filled the seats at a Prince William County School Board meeting on September 1, 2021 to protest proposed changes to citizen public comments at meetings, and the school division's forced masking policy for children.

You won’t be hearing your favorite band take the stage at a major concert venue, nor will you be boarding a flight. 

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New county center would connect veterans to government benefits

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The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

More help for veterans could be coming to Prince William County.

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Councilman quick to dismiss residents concerned about proposed gambling resort “The Rose”

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If you don’t live in the 1.5-square mile town of Dumfries, and you’re concerned about a new 305-room gambling resort, the message is clear: Buzz off and butt out.

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