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Prince William Supervisors Wary Over Changes to Landfill Hours

Published March 12, 2025 at 10:00AM

The Solid Waste division of the Department of Public Works operates the county's landfill. [Courtesy of DPW]

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Prince William County School Board Faces Heated Debates Over Decorum, LGBTQ+ Policies, DEI

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 11, 2025 at 8:38PM

The Prince William County School Board 2024 to 2027. Top left to right: Erica Tredinnick, Justin Wilk, Dr. Babur Lateef, Lisa Zarapur, Tracy Blake. Bottom row: Jennifer Wall, Richard Jessie, Loree Williams. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

The Prince William County School Board is facing intense scrutiny following a series of contentious meetings that have sparked debates over decorum, LGBTQ+ policies, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Manassas Park Disbands 50th Anniversary Committee, Drawing Public Outcry

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 11, 2025 at 10:00AM

Residents voiced strong opposition during the March 4, 2025, governing body meeting after the city voted 4-3 to disband the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. The decision, made without public comment beforehand, drew sharp criticism from former officials and community members who accused the governing body of a lack of transparency and disregard for volunteer efforts.

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Stirring Up Success: Stafford’s Culinary Program Teaches Students More Than Just Cooking

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 11, 2025 at 9:30AM

Students learn knife skills.

Stafford County Public Schools offers high school programs that teach students vocational skills in several fields: the Culinary Arts program, offered at Stafford, Brooke Point, and Mountainview High Schools, provides students the opportunity to learn basic cooking techniques, work in a real-world setting, and gain valuable industry certifications.

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Future of Jennie Dean Elementary: Innovation Hub, Historic Preservation, or Demolition?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 11, 2025 at 8:00AM

As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building.

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Haymarket Town Council Defers Vote on Islamic Center Permit

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 10, 2025 at 6:50PM | Updated April 3, 2025 at 6:54PM

The old Pace West school building in Haymarket.

The Haymarket Town Council has deferred a decision on a special use permit (SUP) application for the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street, opting to continue discussions at a March 31 work session at 7 p.m.

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Stafford Homeowners Face Higher Taxes as Veteran Relief Costs Grow

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 10, 2025 at 3:00PM | Updated March 11, 2025 at 4:44PM

As Stafford County prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, officials and citizens alike are raising concerns over the mounting financial burden of a state-mandated tax exemption for disabled veterans. The issue, discussed at the March 4, 2025, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, has sparked debate over the program’s sustainability and impact on county taxpayers.

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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Tanya Washington, Planning Director

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published March 10, 2025 at 12:30PM

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Empowering Women Who Are Changing Communities: Fredericksburg’s Most Influential Women Awards Hosts 4th Event

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 10, 2025 at 8:30AM | Updated March 10, 2025 at 11:58AM

Entrepreneurs, non-profit directors, business leaders, ministers, life coaches, and more: Fredericksburg’s Most Influential Women Awards will once again recognize women who have made meaningful and lasting impacts on their communities.

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Prince William County Set to Launch 3-1-1 System for Non-Emergency Services

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 9, 2025 at 2:23PM

Prince William County will introduce a 3-1-1 system this spring, streamlining residents’ and businesses’ access to non-emergency government services. The Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) officially recognized March 11, 2025, as National 3-1-1 Day, marking the county’s commitment to improving transparency and responsiveness in local government.

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