Manassas Park School Board Seeking Applicants for Open Seats
The Manassas Park School Board has two terms expiring June 30, 2025, and one term expiring June 30, 2026, due to a resignation. Residents interested in applying for these positions must be registered voters and should submit their resume to Lana Conner at 100 Park Central Plaza or via email at [email protected] by 4 p.m. on April 1, 2025. More details are available on the Manassas Park City Schools website.
Local leaders will decide on a Davis Ford Road church proposal, while the Haymarket Islamic Center seeks approval for a new place of worship. Plus, Fairfax County Police investigate a fatal crash in Centreville, and Trump nominates Hung Cao for a top Navy position.
This year’s milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.
FFXnow: A motorcyclist died in a crash on Route 28 near Interstate 66 in Centreville, Virginia. The accident, which occurred on Sunday, involved a collision that led to fatal injuries. Read more.
FFXnow: Fairfax County officials are pushing back against claims that they are responsible for the failure of Prince William County’s Route 28 Bypass project. The long-planned road expansion, intended to ease congestion, fell apart due to funding and logistical challenges. While some blame Fairfax for delays and lack of cooperation, county leaders argue Prince William officials mismanaged the project. Read more.
Prince William Times: Prince William County Public Schools will continue allowing transgender students to use facilities matching their gender identity despite a federal investigation. Supporters outnumbered opponents at a recent school board meeting. Read more
InsideNoVa: UVA Health has reinstated its mask mandate at emergency rooms in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. The policy applies to all patients, visitors, and staff. Read more
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump voiced his support for repealing the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act, citing crime, homelessness and “graffiti.”
A judge on Wednesday agreed with Fredericksburg City Council’s argument that actions taken in closed session to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat constituted an appointment, not an election, and that the closed sessions were appropriate, says FXBG Advance.
“There is one example where a young lady took her own life, and when they looked back on her social media, she had viewed over 2,000 hours of self-harm content,” said Del. Josh Thomas (D-Prince William) at a press conference Tuesday.
The House of Delegates has amended a Senate bill that would require social media sites to limit minors under 16 to one hour per day per platform.
Stafford County has received an application for a rezoning and conditional use permit to construct a data center along Olde Forge Drive between U.S. 17 and the Rappahannock River, reports FXBG Advance.
(Insidenova.com) – State Sen. Jeremy McPike’s Senate Bill 1305 was effectively killed for the session on Feb. 14 when a Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee for counties, cities, and towns voted 6-2 to lay the measure on the table.
