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

By Potomac Local News

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. Polanco threw five scoreless innings at Carilion Clinic Field, allowing just one hit and striking out five, while the FredNats’ offense broke open the game in the sixth. The win marks Fredericksburg’s first road series opener victory of the season and their fourth straight win.

The Fredericksburg Nationals (13-9) took the road series opener 9-5 against the Salem Red Sox (8-14) behind five scoreless innings from Bryan Polanco and a mammoth seven-run sixth inning at Carilion Clinic Field.

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

By Uriah Kiser

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.

The hearings drew a wide range of community voices—from longtime homeowners and renters to teachers and business owners—all responding to a series of proposed hikes that together could significantly raise the cost of living in Manassas.

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

By Potomac Local News

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.

The request was discussed during a Board of Supervisors work session on April 22, 2025. Chris Fulmer, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer for Stafford County Public Schools, said the division has leased the Blackjack Road facility for the past three to four years. It houses school nutrition services, furniture and technology storage, and a training site for school bus drivers and attendants.

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New Parking Lot Opens in Downtown Manassas After Olde Towne Inn Demolition

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – Visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas now have more parking options, thanks to the opening of a new lot located between Main, Center, East, and Church streets.

Historic Manassas, Inc. announced the additional parking, which offers two-hour parking Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no restrictions during evenings and weekends. The added spaces aim to make it easier for visitors to dine, shop, attend meetings, or simply enjoy time downtown.

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A Board Divided: Prince William Supervisors Continue to Clash Over School Revenue Agreement

By Caitlyn Meisner

Before 1998 — when the RSA was established between the supervisors and the School Board — the two bodies had an unofficial agreement where PWCS received 51% of the county’s revenue and the county received the other 49%.

In 1998, the bodies came to an official agreement that allocated nearly 57% of the county’s revenue to PWCS, with 43% left for the county’s operations. In 2013, the RSA was amended to increase PWCS’ allocation to over 57% and the county’s to just under 43%.

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The Future of VRE Part III: Paying for the Vision: The Big Costs — and the Bigger Opportunities

By Potomac Local News

This is the final part of our three-part series exploring Virginia Railway Express’ vision for the future. Thank you for following along.

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New Historic Markers Shed Light on Occoquan’s Past

By Potomac Local News
Overlooking Occoquan [Photo: Occoquan Town Instagram page]

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Two new historical markers have been installed in Occoquan, highlighting little-known aspects of the town’s early economic and environmental history.

Funded by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), the markers are located near the Mill House Museum and Mamie Davis Park. The project is part of a broader effort to add interpretive signage along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, which runs through the town.

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