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Former School Board Member Diane Raulston Dies at 79

Published April 30, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated April 30, 2025 at 3:53PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Former Prince William County School Board member Diane Raulston, who represented the Neabsco District from 2016 to 2023, passed away on April 24, 2025.

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Town Unveils Vision for Dumfries Waterfront District During On-Site Tour

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 30, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated April 30, 2025 at 3:53PM

DUMFRIES, Va. – The Town of Dumfries is one step closer to transforming more than 160 acres of land into a vibrant new district along the Quantico Creek, near the Potomac River.

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Stafford Residents Warn of Overdevelopment as County Pushes for Growth

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 30, 2025 at 11:00AM

STAFFORD, Va. – Concerns over development, infrastructure, education, and environmental protection took center stage at a packed town hall meeting held Tuesday, April 29, at Colonial Forge High School.

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Bird Blamed for Power Outage at UVA Prince William Medical Center; Second Manassas Outage in a Week

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 30, 2025 at 10:00AM

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Manassas Farmers’ Market Expands Community Programs

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published April 30, 2025 at 9:00AM

Historic Manassas Inc. is growing the Manassas Farmers’ Market with expanded SNAP benefits, a new Power of Produce Club for kids, and more local vendors, making it easier for the community to access fresh, local food.

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Volunteer Fair, Art Receptions, and Workshops Highlight Busy Weekend in Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published April 30, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated April 30, 2025 at 9:49AM

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Occoquan will host a series of events this weekend aimed at connecting residents with local volunteer opportunities and celebrating the arts.

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FredNats Use Big Sixth Inning to Win Series Opener Against Red Sox

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2025 at 10:49PM

SALEM, Va. – The Fredericksburg Nationals defeated the Salem Red Sox 9-5 on Tuesday night, powered by a dominant start from Bryan Polanco and a seven-run sixth inning.

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Police Blotter: Juvenile Crimes and Assaults Dominate Area Reports

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published April 29, 2025 at 7:49PM

A teen suspect was arrested for a strong-arm robbery at Potomac Mills, while another faces charges for secretly filming and assaulting classmates. Stafford County deputies responded to assaults, larcenies, DUIs, and vandalism.

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Residents Weigh In on Tax and Utility Rate Hikes During Manassas Budget Hearings

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 29, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 4:13PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Residents packed City Hall on Monday, April 28, 2025, to speak out during three public hearings on proposed increases to real estate taxes, personal property taxes, utility rates, and the city’s $174 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

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Stafford School Officials Seek Approval to Buy Warehouse Property for Training, Storage

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 1:25PM

STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools officials are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a $2.95 million property purchase for warehouse and training space currently used by the school division.

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