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Lawsuit claims land developer out more than $1.6 million after Stafford curbed cluster developments

Published April 22, 2018 at 5:24PM | Updated April 23, 2018 at 8:58AM

STAFFORD — A lawsuit filed in Stafford County court aims to have a controversial land-use decision that limited “cluster” subdivisions tossed out.

The suit claims a March 20 decision by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to limit the development of cluster subdivisions — where homes are built on smaller lots, closer together to preserve open space, in an effort to save developers money and drive up profits — devalued their land.

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Stafford Supervisors spent a lot of time this week discussing washers and dryers for a resort-style community

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 9:38PM

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BadWolf downsizing: The latest in a downturn for the once blossoming local craft brewing industry

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 5:50PM | Updated April 21, 2018 at 10:02AM

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Chinn Park Regional Library to close for more than a month for renovations

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 12:44PM

WOODBRIDGE — One of the busiest libraries in Prince William County is set to close for renovations once more.

Chinn Park Regional Library will close its doors from April 23 to June 3 for upgrades to computer workstation areas, children reading areas, and for the creation of a new meeting and conference room.

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When will all of these orange cones on Route 610 go away?

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 11:23AM

A shot of construction working to widen Route 610 in North Stafford in Sept. 2017.

STAFFORD — Orange cones continue to litter Route 610 in North Stafford.

“We’re asked all the time, ‘when will the orange cones go away,” said Stafford County Deputy Administrator Keith Dayton.

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Stafford leaders vote to take a portion of Juggins Road ahead of new school opening

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 18, 2018 at 10:45AM

STAFFORD — Officials will take about three-tenths of an acre of land on Juggins Road in North Stafford ahead of the opening of a new Moncure Elementary School.

The Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to take the property after ongoing negotiations between the homeowners association on Juggins Road and county officials failed. Per the association’s bylaws, two-thirds of the homeowners needed to approve the take of the property, but that didn’t happen.

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No retailpocalypse here: How much longer can the grocery wars last?

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 17, 2018 at 3:36PM

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Broad Run station expansion could mean new entrance across the tracks

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 17, 2018 at 3:09PM

MANASSAS — Virginia Railway Express officials recommend expanding the Broad Run station from its current footprint northward across the tracks.

The commuter railroad recommends building the “north/south option” that would mean adding a new parking lot for riders across the tracks on the north side of the station. It would also mean adding a new station entrance on Residency Road, to provide more station access from Route 28.

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