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Both Democrats and Republicans demand Gov. Northam’s resignation

Published February 2, 2019 at 12:33PM | Updated February 2, 2019 at 9:08PM

RICHMOND — Across the political spectrum, government officials and advocacy groups are calling for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s resignation after media reports of a racist photo on his page in a college yearbook.

The photo, from Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook, features two men — one dressed in blackface and the other in a Ku Klux Klan robe. Northam publicly apologized for the photo and the costumes that were “clearly racist and offensive.” But he did not mention which costume he was in.

Fairview Grocery sells a $1 million ticket

By Potomac Local News

Published January 31, 2019 at 9:34PM | Updated January 31, 2019 at 9:53PM

MANASSAS — (Press Release) George Tinnell may have had a premonition. When the Manassas man bought a Powerball ticket, he told the store clerk: “ I think I’m going to win this time.”

As it turns out, he was right. Mr. Tinnell matched the first five numbers in the Jan. 5 Powerball drawing to win $1 million.

Stafford sheriff’s office investigating shooting into apartment building

By Potomac Local News

Published January 31, 2019 at 9:55AM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting into an apartment building on Ebenezer Church Road that occurred in the early morning hours on Monday.

There were no injuries as a result of the shooting.

BurgerFi celebrates 8th anniversary with offers

By Potomac Local News

Published January 30, 2019 at 9:10PM

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) To celebrate its 8th anniversary, BurgerFi is offering the following deals next week.

Though BurgerFi is only eight years old, the “better burger” chain is knocking it out of the park in terms of sales, growth, and innovation.

Supporters applaud Manassas ERA endorsement. Others say the quick vote is politically motivated.

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published January 29, 2019 at 10:35PM | Updated January 31, 2019 at 9:56PM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

MANASSAS — Manassas leaders Monday night passed a resolution in support of ratification by the Commonwealth of Virginia of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution.

A similar last fall in Prince William County failed despite heavy lobbying from Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly.

City continues to fund streetscape work ongoing since the 1980s

By Rick Horner

Published January 29, 2019 at 6:02PM | Updated January 31, 2019 at 9:57PM

FREDERICKSBURG — Funding for a handful of transportation projects that began last year will carry over into 2019.

At its January 22 meeting, the Fredericksburg City Council approved a motion to continue funding four projects.

Fredericksburg extends tax deadline, considers utility bill relief for furloughed workers

By Rick Horner

Published January 24, 2019 at 10:39PM | Updated January 24, 2019 at 11:15PM

FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg City Council voted to cut a break to furloughed federal workers who live in the city.

At a meeting on January 22, the council voted unanimously to postpone the payment deadline for about 1,800 personal property tax bills for city residents that were due on January 31.

Stafford may repeal tax breaks for Aquia Town Center, choose site for field house

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 20, 2019 at 11:15PM | Updated February 8, 2019 at 2:21PM

STAFFORD — Stafford County leaders may not be feeling as generous as they once did when it comes to tax breaks.

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors will discuss whether or not to rescind an offer of up to $6.5 million in tax breaks for the owners of Aquia Town Center, Baltimore-based Mosaic Property Group – Maryland Financial Investors.

We are excited to welcome Glaresis, an information technology start-up, to the City of Manassas

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Published January 14, 2019 at 10:24AM

Maurer won’t seek another term in Stafford. Her hand-picked replacement says she’ll seek the seat.

By Christopher Hirons

Published January 14, 2019 at 10:04AM | Updated August 27, 2019 at 10:20AM

STAFFORD — Rock Hill Supervisor Wendy Maurer will not be seeking re-election for her seat come November.

Maurer, currently serving her first term on the Board of Supervisors announced her decision during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8 meeting.