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Occoquan Town Council Looks to Expand Riverwalk, Address Long-Term Maintenance Needs

By Uriah Kiser
Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

The Occoquan Town Council is moving forward with plans to expand its Riverwalk and is weighing long-term maintenance strategies to protect the existing waterfront walkway.

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COG Director: Don’t Expect Metro to Expand to Prince William Anytime Soon

By Uriah Kiser
Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Despite renewed interest in expanding Metro to Prince William County, the region’s top transportation planner says it’s unlikely anytime soon.

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Five Years After Ending 287(g), Jail Board Faces New Pressure to Reconsider

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A Manassas City resident says he was turned away from a public meeting of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail Board as calls to reinstate a controversial immigration enforcement program resurfaced.

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New Stafford Courthouse Cost More Than Triples—What’s Driving the Increase?

By Uriah Kiser

The cost of Stafford County’s long-planned courthouse replacement project has increased significantly, with county officials acknowledging major changes in scope. During the March 11, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, staff presented the latest budget updates, revealing the financial impact of the courthouse expansion.

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Prince William School Board Approves $2.4 Billion Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D. [Alan Gloss]

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16 Months After Motel Demolition, Downtown Manassas Lot Becomes Temporary Parking

By Uriah Kiser
A backhoe operator clears debris from the demolished Old Towne Inn's parking lot, making way for a new $160,000 temporary parking lot in the heart of Downtown Manassas.

More than a year after the city demolished the Olde Towne Inn, efforts are underway to improve the now vacant lot in the heart of downtown Manassas. The city recently announced a $160,000 project to convert the space into a temporary parking lot, a move that comes as plans for a new hotel on the site have stalled.

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Dumfries Mayor’s Salary More Than Doubles—Here’s What It Means

By Uriah Kiser

The Dumfries Town Council has voted to approve a significant salary increase for its elected officials, citing the town’s growth, increased responsibilities, and alignment with updated Virginia state law.

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Prince William County School Board Set to Vote on Final FY 2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D. [Alan Gloss]

The Prince William County School Board will cast its final vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget during its meeting on Wednesday, March 19. The budget, which includes significant investments in teacher salaries, student programs, and school security, was reviewed during a work session on March 12.

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After Amazon Fresh: Panera, Hot Chicken Restaurants Proposed for Sudley Manor Square

By Uriah Kiser
Sudley Manor Square

The Prince William County Planning Commission has voted to recommend approval for the development of two new restaurants at Sudley Manor Square in the Gainesville Magisterial District. The proposal, listed as a Special Use Permit (SUP2025-00005), will now move to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for a final decision.

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Manassas Debates Veteran Tax Relief as Costs Soar Past $1 Million

By Uriah Kiser
Tim Demeria running for Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue in 2021. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

The Manassas City Council engaged in a contentious debate over tax relief programs for veterans and elderly residents. The discussions centered on financial sustainability, rising costs, and concerns over perceived inequities in the system.

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