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Supervisor Calls for Closure of Route 28 Bypass Project

Published January 14, 2025 at 3:26PM

Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega (center)[Yesli Vega/Facebook]

“The Route 28 Bypass Project is a major regional transportation project administered by Prince William County. While I acknowledge and appreciate all the planning, design, engineering, and community engagement that has occurred across multiple jurisdictions, I no longer have confidence the project is viable or maintains the necessary support to move forward,” Vega stated.

The proposed resolution, presented at an upcoming board meeting, aims to allow the board to deliberate openly and determine the next steps for the controversial project.

Former Colgan High Student Chosen for Global Art Show

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 14, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated January 16, 2025 at 11:00AM

[Graphic courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

Daryl Price, a 2024 graduate of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School in Manassas, now has his artwork on display in an international exhibition.

Price submitted his Advanced Placement (AP) art studio portfolio to the College Board in 2024, and was one of 50 students selected out of 80,000 to have their artwork displayed on the international stage.

Unity Reed High Girls Soccer Mentor Loch Lomond Students

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 13, 2025 at 9:00AM

[Pixabay via Pexels]

Unity Reed High, a school in Prince William County Schools (PWCS) has partnered with another district school in Manassas, Loch Lomond, to introduce the younger students to organized sports at the Super Scotties Soccer Club.

The club was created to promote respect, kindness, teamwork and sportsmanship in young children at Loch Lomond.

Preview: Jan. 13 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 13, 2025 at 6:30AM

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Prince William Teams Up with Regional Nonprofit to Conserve Doves Landing

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 10, 2025 at 11:00AM

Doves Landing. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

NVCT is a regional nonprofit founded in 1994 to safeguard the region’s wildlife and natural landscapes. According to the nonprofit’s website, it has protected more than 9,000 acres of land across the region in both urban and rural areas.

Doves Landing is a 308-acre park with access to the Occoquan River. 95% of the land is forested and the area around the river are considered a crucial wetland habitat. The county acquired the land in the 1990s, but remained vacant until the Board of County Supervisors made it a park in 2013.

UVA Prince William Hospital Recognized as a ‘Best Hospital for Maternity Care’

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 10, 2025 at 9:00AM

UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

The UVA Health Prince Wiliam Medical Center in Manassas has earned a top spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, a recent press release stated.

The hospital system’s Manassas campus received a “high-performing” rank from the publication, the highest recognition a hospital can receive. U.S. News & World Report highlighted the hospital’s low unnecessary Cesarean section and newborn complication rates and saw it as a birthing-friendly facility.

Scaffolding Solutions Expands to Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 9, 2025 at 4:52PM

Scaffolding Solutions, a comprehensive scaffolding services provider operating across Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and the Carolinas, has relocated its Northern Virginia operations to Manassas. The move, completed in late 2024, positions the company closer to key transportation hubs and the Washington, D.C., area.

The company has supported significant projects, including the past two Presidential Inaugurations and the restoration of Annaburg Manor in Manassas. They are also a primary contractor for the U.S. Treasury. Division Manager Steve Ott praised Manassas for delivering quality facilities and fostering a supportive environment for construction and service businesses.

Manassas will host a ribbon-cutting event for Scaffolding Solutions on January 16 at 10 a.m. at 8643 Phoenix Drive.

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Upcoming Event: Artist Reception Featuring William Kennedy

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 8, 2025 at 4:10PM

Join the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an evening featuring contemporary figurative painter William Kennedy. Explore his exhibit, “Beyond the Surface,” which delves into the emotional depth of Black male figures. The reception includes light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist.

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Virginia’s Water Crisis & Data Center Debate: What’s Next

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 8, 2025 at 3:55PM | Updated January 8, 2025 at 4:42PM

In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, Delegate Ian Lovejoy joins us from Richmond to discuss key issues impacting Virginia residents:

OmniRide Adjusts Service for January 7, FXBGO! Suspends Operations

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 6, 2025 at 6:47PM

OmniRide has announced adjusted operations for Tuesday, January 7, in response to anticipated inclement weather conditions. Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) has also confirmed the suspension of all transit services on Monday, January 6, due to the weather, with plans to resume operations on Tuesday at 10 a.m.