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Watch for These Road Work Zones in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania This Week

By Uriah Kiser

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at VDOT just sent Potomac Local News their weekly heads-up on where road crews will be working across our area—and if you’re driving in Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Spotsylvania this week, here’s what you need to know.

On I-95, expect overnight lane closures southbound between Courthouse Road (Exit 140) and Centreport Parkway (Exit 136), and northbound between Ladysmith (Exit 110) and Spotsylvania (Exit 126). Crews will be doing milling, paving, and rumble strip installation.

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Manassas

Hundreds to Gather Tonight in Manassas for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in downtown Manassas to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week during a speaking event in Utah.

According to a Facebook event page, more than 300 people have responded to attend the gathering at the LOVE sign in Old Town. The vigil, organized by local resident Bill Ballerd, begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Parents Clash With School Leaders Over Grades and Low Test Scores

By Uriah Kiser
Community members gather around a table to share concerns over the “50 floor” grading policy during the Manassas schools town hall on Sept. 11, 2025.

Parents and teachers pressed school leaders Thursday night over grading policies and accountability in Manassas City Public Schools, raising concerns that a controversial “50 floor” grading scale encourages students to coast rather than complete their work.

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Business

Chamber Shake-Up: Monroe Steps Down, Snare Takes Over Amid Past Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce announced on Sept. 11, 2025, that Jinnae Monroe has resigned as Chair, less than a month after Dumfries leaders recognized her historic appointment as the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors.

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Manassas

Manassas Council Votes 4–2 to Nearly Double Its Pay Starting in 2027

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The Manassas City Council voted Monday night to nearly double its salary beginning in 2027, approving an ordinance that drew sharp debate among its members.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Panel Backs Plan to Turn Old Hospital Into 242 Apartments — But Parking’s the Hot Topic

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The old Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue in Fredericksburg.

The city’s Planning Commission has voted to recommend approval of a plan to convert the former Mary Washington Hospital into apartments, a project that drew strong support for reusing the historic building but also a chorus of concern over parking and traffic.

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Fredericksburg Sets Aside $250K to Jumpstart 300th Anniversary Planning

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Fredericksburg City Hall

City leaders are putting money behind plans to mark Fredericksburg’s 300th anniversary in 2028.

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Neighborhood Notes: Oktoberfest Kicks Off, Trivia Night in Occoquan, and a Farewell to Chef Paul Syms

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Leaders, faculty, and students celebrate the grand opening of NOVA’s new Data Center Operations Training Facility at the Woodbridge campus—a state-of-the-art hub preparing students for careers in the growing data center industry.

From Oktoberfest beer trails and trivia night in Occoquan to a new data center training facility and a farewell to Chef Paul Syms, here’s what’s happening around your neighborhood today.

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Manassas

Neighbors Push Back on Manassas Battery Project Near Historic Homes

By Uriah Kiser
Concerned resident Christina Brooks fears the effects of a battery storage facility will have on her Downtown Manassas neighborhood of 100-year-old homes.

A plan to install an extensive battery energy storage system at the city’s Church Street Generation Facility is drawing pushback from residents who live next door in Old Town’s historic district.

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