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City to remove islands in the street that impede fire trucks

By Rick Horner
Concrete medians used to form islands on two streets in Manassas Park will be removed, making more room for larger vehicles. [Photo: Manassas Park Government]

The Manassas Park Governing Board has decided to remove cul-de-sac islands that have impeded public safety vehicles responding to 911 calls.

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Stafford denies wolfdog owners’ second attempt at home kennel business

By Rick Horner
For a second time, the Board of Zoning Appeals denied a proposal to kennel wolfdogs at a house in western Stafford County.

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied Lupine Grove’s application to run a commercial kennel from their home located in the Rock Hill District.

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Stafford, Woodbridge fire departments get top honors from Virginia Governor

By Potomac Local News
OWL Fire Chief Wayne Haight accepted the Award from Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Robert Mosier, a former OWL volunteer. [Photo: OWL Volunteer Fire Department]

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recognized two fire departments in our region that went above and beyond to help someone in need.

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185 plunge into Potomac River, raise $85,000 for Special Olympics

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Polar plungers rush into the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, February 19, 2022, to raise money for Special Olympics. [Photo: Prince William police]

The 2022 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia raised $85,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

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Girl, 3, nearly abducted from Manassas Mall while sitting with family

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Escobar Quest [Photo: Prince William police]

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Manassas seeks public art submissions for 150th-anniversary celebration

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Manassas will turn 150 years old next year, and the city will celebrate by commissioning works from local artists.

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Stafford schools drop mask requirements for classroom teachers, staff, bus drivers, children on school buses

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Stafford County School Board

Masks will be optional for nearly everyone in the Stafford County Public Schools system Thursday, February 24, even school bus drivers.

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Early intervention makes a life-saving difference for Prince William County man

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Brad Ball (center) with his nurses from Sentara Cardiac Rehab.

Like a lot of people, Brad Ball thought he was doing all the right things when it came to his health.

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Inside look at $70M E-ZPass lanes ramp in Woodbridge; Work to begin this summer

By Uriah Kiser
A $70 million ramp will connect drivers on Opitz Boulevard to a new ramp to the E-ZPass Express Lanes.

Drivers will soon have a new access point to Woodbridge from the E-ZPass Express Lanes.

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