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Anderson orders Prince William County County Executive to design fix for I-95 north

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — When it comes to Interstate 95, Ruth Anderson is once again is refusing to apply oil to that proverbial squeaky wheel.

In fact, she’s once again pushing for a fix to I-95, this time to the northbound lanes between Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge and Route 123 at Occoquan.

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Pharmacy closure, tweaks to tax deal could be game-changer for Aquia Town Center

By Uriah Kiser

NORTH STAFFORD — For years, a Rite Aid Pharmacy at Aquia Town Center had an unusual agreement.

It was the only pharmacy allowed to locate in what was one of the busiest shopping centers in Stafford County, located in near the intersection of Routes 1, 610, and Interstate 95 in North Stafford.

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Exclusive: Dumfries in talks to bring DMV Select to town

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Town Hall

DUMFRIES — Some services usually provided at the Virginia DMV in Woodbridge could come to Dumfries Town Hall.

Town leaders are in negotiations to bring a DMV Select to the town. Dumfries residents would be able to make town tax payments and apply for permits, as well as have some certain DMV transactions processed.

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Prince William Parkway speed restriction urged for new elementary school

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — School officials want to send a message to drivers on Prince William Parkway: Slow down.

This fall, the new John D. Jenkins Elementary School will open, located near the busy intersection of the parkway and Hillendale Drive, where a Sheetz gas station sits.

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Features

Manassas seeks special events permit that would allow people drink in streets

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — Customers at Manassas restaurants or breweries could leave the establishment with drinks in hand.

The city has applied for a local special events license that would allow for designated areas to be set up to where people could drink outside, near where they purchased their drink.

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Looming questions cast doubt over Prince William parks, roads bond projects

By Uriah Kiser
The McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge.

WOODBRIDGE — There were many questions on Tuesday with few answers, as leaders debated spending up to $600 million on roads and parks projects.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is expected to vote on Tuesday whether to place on the November ballot two referenda that would permit to borrow the cash.

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Tough Mudder told to take a hike after backlash stemming from Silver Lake event

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — Tough Mudder’s first event at Silver Lake Park in Prince William County may have been its last.

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland asked county staff to explore what it would take to issue a land easement to prevent future athletic events like the Tough Mudder event that occurred two weeks ago.

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The Rural Crescent discussion is back, and time is running out for the current Board of County Supervisors to act

By Uriah Kiser
Allen Whetzel and Richard Geyer, of Nokesville, examine early findings of a new study of Prince William County’s Rural Crescent land. [Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]
Allen Whetzel and Richard Geyer, of Nokesville, examine early findings of a new study of Prince William County’s Rural Crescent land. [Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

WOODBRIDGE — A study of the rural area of Prince William County, and how to preserve it, has been collecting dust for five years.

The “Rural Preservation Study” in 2014 attracted residents who live in the western rural area of the county, dubbed the “rural crescent.” Many want to cash out and sell their land to housing developers. The meetings also drew conservationists who, on the opposite end of the spectrum, want to preserve the rural character of the county and leave it as is.

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New Broad Run VRE parking lot to have 600 spaces, pedestrian tunnel

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — The Broad Run Virginia Railway Express station is about to undergo a radical change.

VRE officials this week will be asked to support a plan to build a 600-space commuter parking lot on the north side of the tracks at the commuter rail station located at the Manassas Regional Airport.

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