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Stafford County Faces Tough Budget Choices Amid Rising Costs and School Funding Needs

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the Stafford County School Board met in a joint session Wednesday evening to address critical budget concerns, including school funding challenges, rising property taxes, and long-term infrastructure needs.

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Dominion Power’s New Transmission Line Project to Traverse County Land

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County officials are raising concerns about a high-voltage transmission line project proposed by Dominion Energy, which could affect public parks, a public safety training center, and other county-owned properties.

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City Council Approves Pathway Vineyards Church in Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Manassas Presbyterian Church marker commemorating the building's original purpose. [Courtesy of Craig Swain via the Historical Marker Database]

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Firefighters in Aging Stations, Wearing Old Gear: County Leaders Look to Upgrade

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle presented an ambitious plan to replace aging fire stations, upgrade firefighting equipment, and implement a systemwide approach to purchasing fire apparatus during a Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) work session on Tuesday.

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Stafford County Investigating Woof Houze Closure Over Silica Dust Exposure

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Woof Houze Facebook Page]

Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business owner, employees, and customers have raised alarms about health hazards, prompting the county to investigate.

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Harris Pavilion to Undergo $1.3 Million Repair Project in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas is working on a major maintenance project at Harris Pavilion, a well-known community hub in the heart of downtown.

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Public Safety Training at School Involved Many Agencies

By Mike Salmon

Multiple agencies gathered at Walker-Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg for a semiannual exercise on Friday, March 7, but the doors were closed to keep plans from reaching the wrong eyes.

“It was a matter of security,” said Jack McGovern, the exercise director with the Fredericksburg Fire Department. “That was spelled out for media,” he added.

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Prince William Supervisors Wary Over Changes to Landfill Hours

By Caitlyn Meisner
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
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

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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