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Snow Day Snow Closures for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Public Schools closed to students and teachers on Wednesday

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) will be closed to students and teachers on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with operations set to Code Green. Offices will also be closed to the public, and all virtual classes are canceled. School Age Child Care (SACC) programs will not open on Wednesday, and no school-related activities — including field trips, club meetings, team practices, or athletic contests — will take place. Non‑school activities scheduled in PWCS facilities, such as adult education and community use programs, are also canceled. Students may use the day optionally to catch up on or work on assignments already given.

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Schools

Regional Day School Idea Floated

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Politics

DoorDash, haircuts, to Netflix: Northern Virginians face paying more for everyday services

By Uriah Kiser
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House Bill 900, a far-reaching proposal to overhaul Virginia’s sales tax system and transportation funding, was introduced this month and is now pending in the House Committee on Finance.

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Politics

Redistricting Power Back to Lawmakers?

By Uriah Kiser
Torian

“Control over drawing congressional district lines shifting temporarily back to the Virginia General Assembly is in a proposal from a Democratic state lawmaker,” The Center Square reported. “House Bill 1384, carried by Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, would set April 21 as the date for a statewide referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment tied to congressional redistricting.”

The proposal would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts once before the 2030 census, even though current maps were drawn by the Virginia Supreme Court after the state’s bipartisan redistricting commission failed to reach an agreement following delays in the 2020 census. If approved by voters, the change would be temporary, with the commission resuming its role after the next census.

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Business

Heritage Brewing Announces Pending Closure

By Uriah Kiser

“It’s with an aching heart that we share the news of Heritage Brewing Co.’s pending closure,” Heritage Brewing Co. announced.

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Fredericksburg

Snow Plowing Near St. Mary’s Catholic Church

By Uriah Kiser

A Potomac Local reader, Sue Nelson-Sargeant, reports snowplowing activity on primary roads and neighborhood streets late Monday evening near St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

According to Nelson-Sargeant, plows were actively clearing roads around the intersection of William and Daniel streets around 6:15 p.m. The activity continued overnight as crews worked through the area.

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Weather

Stafford Government Shuts Down Tuesday

By Uriah Kiser

“Stafford County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather,” Stafford County government announced. “Stafford County Public Schools, all Stafford County courts, and the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, are also closed or canceled.”

County officials said the Regional Landfill and Belman Road Recycling Center will open two hours late on Tuesday, January 27, while other county government operations remain closed due to weather conditions.

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Weather

Prince William Government Shuts Down Tuesday

By Uriah Kiser

“Due to inclement weather and precautions, the Judicial Center Courts are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026,” Prince William County government announced. “Due to the impacts of weather conditions, all Prince William County Parks and Recreation parks, facilities and the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation will remain CLOSED.”

County officials said all Prince William County government operations will be closed Tuesday, including courts, libraries, parks and recreation facilities, and the county landfill and compost facility, as weather conditions continue to impact the area.

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