Prince William

First on PLN: Supervisors demand police chief answer after cop visits home of resident critical of elected officials

By Uriah Kiser
Newsham

Republicans on the Prince Willliam Board of County Supervisors call on Police Chief Peter Newsham for answers after an officer visited the home of a resident critical of elected Democrats on the Board of County Supervisors.

The officer was sent to the home of a citizen they describe as a frequent critic of the Board of County Supervisors on August 4, less than 24 hours after elected officials received the email.

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Election countdown: How to be a poll watcher in Virginia

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia Department of Elections Commissioner Chris Piper (right) updates reporters on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Virginia will spend $1.5 million of federal stimulus money on election integrity efforts.

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$23.4 million Chatham Bridge replacement project winding down

By Uriah Kiser
Chatham Bridge [Photo: VDOT]

We’re on track to the opening of a new Chatham Bridge. 

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Prince William

Prince William, Manassas Park students return to the classroom today

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade stands with cheerleaders from Freedom High School in Woodbridge. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

Students in Prince William County Public Schools returned to the classroom today. It marks the end of summer vacation and a time of hybrid instruction, with some students in the classroom and the majority at home learning virtually. 

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Virginia Democrats deny bonuses for local police in latest round of stimulus spending

By Uriah Kiser
Delegate Joshua Cole (D-28, Fredericksburg, Stafford)

This month, the General Assembly left local police officers out in the cold when it approved a $4.3 billion spending bill put forward by Democrats, using monies from the Amerian Rescue Plan.

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Schools

Removing water fountains, blasting UV light part of schools’ coronavirus battle plan

By Uriah Kiser

Removing all water fountains from school buildings is just one of Manassas City Public Schools’ measures to fight the coronavirus.

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Prince William

School Board expected to change public comment policy

By Uriah Kiser
The Prince William County School Board.

Sources tell me that changes to the Prince William County School Board’s public comment policy will be announced Monday.

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Originals

VRE ridership continues to be off nearly 90%

By Uriah Kiser

Ridership on Virginia Railway Express, the state’s only commuter railroad continues to be in the ditch when compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

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