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Inaugural Juneteenth Parade to be held in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Greater Prince William and surrounding communities are invited to participate in the Inaugural Juneteenth Parade in the Town of Dumfries on June 19 at 7 p.m.

The parade route will begin at the corner of UMC Dumfries, at 3890 Cameron Street  and conclude at the Dumfries Slave Cemetery with a candlelight vigil in honor of the ancestors, music, and reflection.

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More data centers a possibility in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Could Prince William County become the next Loudoun County, which, with the most data centers in the world, handling the majority of the world’s web traffic, is the home to the modern internet?

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Federal funding sought for new flyover ramp, interchange at Rt. 123/Old Bridge & I-95

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More orange cones could be coming to northern Woodbridge and the Occoquan areas.

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Leaders aim to say goodbye to defunct Stafford Rescue Squad

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Stafford County leaders will begin the process to say goodbye to the now-defunct Stafford Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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New fire station opens in Manassas, first in 51 years

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Manassas opened its newest fire station.

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Stafford could approve more than 1,000 new apartment homes Tuesday

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A rendering of Fountain Park, located next to the Stafford County Courthouse (lower right), a development that could have nearly 1,000 new apartment homes in buildings as tall as five stories.

Stafford County officials have a tall task ahead of them Tuesday.

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Dumfries purchases old rescue squad building for $1.7 million

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Dumfries Triangle Rescue Squad on Graham Park Road in Dumfries.

Dumfries residents will soon be the new owners of the former Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad. 

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