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Mixed Trends in Mail-In and In-Person Voting; Early Ballots Surge

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County voters wait to cast absentee in-person ballots ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election.

As early voting continues across the area, the voter turnout for 2024 reflects shifts in participation compared to previous election cycles, with mixed trends between mail-in and in-person ballots.

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VRE Ridership Increases Slightly as System Adjusts to the ‘New Normal’

By Uriah Kiser

As the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) heads into 2025, its proposed budget reflects its challenges and opportunities in a post-COVID world. The budget discussed at the October 18, 2024, Operations Board meeting outlines plans to support ridership recovery, maintain reliable service, and position VRE for future growth as a regional rail provider.

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Prince William County Fire to Hold Public Safety Expo Saturday

By Caitlyn Meisner
Prince William County's Fire Department is hosting an all-county safety expo. [Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels]

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Manassas Park City Library Reopens Oct. 15 Following Water Damage

By Uriah Kiser
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The Manassas Park City Public Library is scheduled to reopen on October 15, 2024, following a temporary closure due to a burst pipe in the building.

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Roem Engages Manassas Park Governing Body on 2025 Legislative Priorities

By Uriah Kiser
Roem [Photo courtesy Mike Beaty]

Virginia State Senator Danica Roem (D-30th, Manassas Park, Manassas) met with the Manassas Park Governing Body on Tuesday to discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.

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Manassas Park Shifts Development Strategy, Prioritizes Residential Over Office Space

By Uriah Kiser

In a recent session held on October 1, 2024, the Manassas Park Governing Body debated an amendment to the Park Center development contract, allowing the construction of 110 residential apartments before an initially planned office building.

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Manassas Park’s Development Agenda Up for Revision: Residential or Office First?

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is scheduled to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, regarding a proposed amendment that could alter the development sequence of the City Center at Manassas Park, known as Park Central.

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Updated: Manassas Park Latino Fest Rescheduled to Oct. 6, 2024

By Aya Karouane

The 4th Annual Manassas Park Latino Fest, “Unidos en Fiesta,” will take place on September 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The event will feature live performances, food, games, and activities, promoting community unity and cultural appreciation.

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Husband charged in missing Va. mom’s disappearance expected back in court twice this week

By Uriah Kiser
Volunteers search by a missing persons flyer for 28 year old Mamta Kafle missing since July 28.

The husband of a missing Manassas Park mother charged in connection to her disappearance is due back in court twice this week, as his defense seeks to quash his arrest warrant.

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