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Dumfries Holds Waterfront Key Exchange Ceremony, Marking Next Phase of Redevelopment

By Uriah Kiser

“Today, the Town of Dumfries proudly hosted the Waterfront Key Exchange Ceremony, officially turning the former Campbell property into the future Dumfries Waterfront District, a destination for recreation, business, and community life,” the Town of Dumfries announced. “This milestone marks a major step forward in revitalizing Virginia’s oldest chartered town and creating a vibrant waterfront experience for residents and visitors alike.”

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Restoration Community Ministries to Celebrate New Home in Downtown Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

“Historic Manassas, Inc. and the City of Manassas are proud to welcome Restoration Community Ministries, Inc. to their new home at 9119 Church Street (across from the Downtown Post Office),” Historic Manassas, Inc. posted. “Please join us on October 27, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and let’s show them some downtown Manassas community support!”

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Politics

Data centers, Trump, and LGBTQ bill take center stage in key Prince William County House race

By Uriah Kiser

“Right now, Guzman’s campaign is airing TV ads attacking Lovejoy and tying him to former President Donald Trump in a district where many federal employees live,” 7News reported. “‘He’s attacking our jobs, our healthcare, our rights, and Ian Lovejoy is helping Trump do it,’ one of Guzman’s ads says.”

“Lovejoy is hitting back. In his campaign ads, Lovejoy points to some voters’ concerns about a bill Guzman told 7News she wanted to introduce when she was in the House. In October 2022, Guzman explained that her bill would create child abuse charges for parents if they do not affirm their LGBTQ child’s sexual orientation and gender identity.”

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Mortgage company contractor shot and killed while working in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

“The parents of 35-year-old Michael Dodge II say they’re still in shock, after their son was shot and killed while working in Stafford County Tuesday,” WUSA9 reported. “’You killed my son for nothing. You killed him for nothing,’ his mother Lea Dodge told WUSA9.”

 

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Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Maintain SNAP Benefits During Federal Shutdown

By Uriah Kiser
SimVentions President Joe Claire and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) in Stafford County.

“Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to keep food assistance going for Virginians as the federal government shutdown drags on,” The Center Square reported. “Youngkin said the order lets the state use emergency funds to continue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits until Congress passes a funding deal.”

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg to Host Veterans Day Procession and Commemoration on November 11

By Uriah Kiser
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“Join us for the Veterans Day Procession on November 11 to remember and honor all those who served our country,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “All are welcome to view the procession along Washington Avenue and join the Veterans Day Commemoration at the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial on George Street.”

 

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Stafford County Extends Zero Penalties and Interest on Personal Property Taxes

By Uriah Kiser

“The Stafford County Board of Supervisors adopted an Emergency Ordinance, EO25-01, on October 21, 2025, to extend zero penalties and interest through December 20, 2025, on personal property tax,” Stafford County Government announced. “This effort was prompted by the financial uncertainty surrounding the delayed adoption of the federal budget and its potential impact on the residents of Stafford County.”

 

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Manassas

Manassas Repairs Water Main Break Affecting Jennie Dean Elementary

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Manassas City Government]

“The Electric and Street Departments worked together to install a new traffic pole, damaged by an accident this morning, and get traffic lights up and running at Liberia Avenue and Quarry Road,” the City of Manassas posted. “The Water and Sewer Department finished repairing a water main break that affected Jennie Dean Elementary School.”

Earlier in the day, Manassas City Public Schools announced that water to Jennie Dean Elementary would be turned off at 11 a.m. due to the break. City crews have since completed repairs, restoring water service and resolving the issue that temporarily disrupted school operations.

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Stafford County Issues Elevated Fire Danger Advisory

By Uriah Kiser

“Heads up: Please don’t BURN anything outside today. Stafford is under an elevated fire advisory,” Stafford County Government announced. “The combination of recent dry conditions, low relative humidity and windy conditions will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires today.”

 

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Manassas Park City Library Offers Fine Forgiveness for Food Donations

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Manassas Park City Government]

“Got fines? Clear ’em with canned goods! 🥫📚 Donate non-perishable food at Manassas Park City Library November 1–15 and get $3 off fines per item!” Manassas Park City Library posted. “Donations support NVFS Hunger Resource Center.”

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