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School Board, residents react to transgender bathroom policy

Published December 12, 2018 at 11:11PM

STAFFORD — Residents filled 70 minutes of citizen comment time at the School Board meeting on Tuesday. They spoke about the proposed Gender Identity and Expression policy drafted by Stafford Public Schools Superintendent Scott Kizner regarding transgender students.

It’s in response to an incident in October when a Stafford County middle school when a transgender student was reportedly unable to take refuge in locker rooms during an active shooter safety drill. While the drafted policy is in part a follow-up to this issue, transgender policies have been discussed in Stafford in recent years.

Rezoning would bring 109 new homes to Downtown

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 12, 2018 at 9:31PM | Updated December 14, 2018 at 11:38AM

MANASSAS — A decision on whether or not to rezone 10 acres of land to accommodate 109 new homes in Downtown Manassas will have to wait.

During its last meeting of 2019, the City Council voted to hold open a public hearing on the Jefferson Square project — a combination of single family and townhomes to be built at the intersection of Prince William and Jefferson streets, an area that lies within the borders of the city’s downtown sector plan.

Massive courthouse plans scaled back

By Christopher Hirons

Published December 12, 2018 at 9:28PM

STAFFORD — Stafford County won’t see an expansive new courthouse as originally envisioned.

Instead of a $70 million full campus renovation, county leaders decided to renovate only the Circuit Court, bringing the price tag to $26 million.

Residents fuming over proposed auto repair shop

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 11, 2018 at 3:27PM | Updated March 12, 2019 at 4:35PM

MANASSAS — City residents may continue overheating about a proposed auto repair shop until at least the new year.

The city is reviewing plans for a proposed 4,005 square foot Meineke auto repair shop to be located in Wellington Station shopping center at 10024 Dumfries Road in Manassas.

Prince William Forest Park hikes entrance fees

By Potomac Local News

Published December 11, 2018 at 11:28AM | Updated December 11, 2018 at 1:54PM

TRIANGLE (Press Release) – As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve future visitor experiences, Prince William Forest Park will increase its per vehicle entrance fee to $15 on January 1, 2019. In 2020, the park will increase all entrance fees to meet nationwide standards.

“The new entrance fees will help us tackle backlogged maintenance and repair projects,” Superintendent Tanya Gossett said. “As our visitation grows, the wear and tear on the park’s infrastructure increase. We want Prince William Forest Park to continue to be your favorite place to relax and enjoy well-maintained trails, clean and comfortable campgrounds, sturdy and scenic bridges and the park’s many other amenities.”

Micron ramps up hiring for $3 billion Manassas expansion

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published December 11, 2018 at 11:21AM | Updated December 12, 2018 at 11:31AM

MANASSAS — Micron is making an effort to get to better know its neighbors.

On Monday, company leaders addressed a packed room of politicians and business leaders at a Prince William Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting.

If you’re opening a new business in Prince William, you might be a JOE

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 10, 2018 at 5:55PM | Updated December 11, 2018 at 11:38AM

Prince William County Development Services Director Wade Hugh talks about a new Small Business Initiative 1 Million Cups at CenterFuse in Manassas.

It hasn’t always been easy for small business owners to set up shop in Prince William County.

From zoning rules to code enforcement, small shop owners have long been at a disadvantage when compared to large developers who have teams of lawyers who know the ins and outs of building development.

School closings and delays for Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2018 at 8:54PM

Here’s today’s OPM status.

County branding to replace Service Authority on water tanks

By Susie Webb

Published December 9, 2018 at 12:15PM

WOODBRIDGE — Prince William officials want to give the county’s water tanks a makeover.

A new Prince William County wordmark will be painted on the sides of Service Authority water tanks throughout the county.

Stafford schools would allow transgender students to choose bathroom, locker room preference; provide counseling for students opposed

By Christopher Hirons

Published December 9, 2018 at 9:47AM | Updated December 9, 2018 at 9:11PM

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STAFFORD — Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner has followed through with a promise to draft a policy that will allow transgender students to use the locker and bathrooms of their choice.

The policy will allow transgender students to use the locker rooms that correspond with their self-identified gender identity. They’ll need a confirmation letter from either a parent, health care provider, school staff member familiar with the student or other family members or friends to do so, according to the new policy.