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Gaming Industry Cash and Shifting Views: Where Virginia’s Lt. Governor Candidates Stand on a Tysons Casino

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – In the final stretch before the June 18 primary, Potomac Local News analyzed campaign finance records and asked each Democratic candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor: Why did you accept or reject money from the gaming industry? And where do you stand on the proposed casino in Tysons Corner?

In the past 90 days, some candidates have accepted at least six figures from casino and skill game interests, including companies backing projects in other parts of Virginia. Yet at a recent televised debate, some shifted tone — either backing off earlier enthusiasm or emphasizing local control. Others have stayed firm in their opposition.

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Manassas

Date Night Spotlight: Carmello’s in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Step into elegance and Mediterranean romance at Carmello’s, a beloved fine dining destination nestled in the heart of Manassas.

Family-owned since 1987 and helmed by Portuguese immigrant Alice Pires, Carmello’s offers a contemporary blend of Portuguese and Italian cuisine, seasonally crafted and bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, this award-winning restaurant delivers a dining experience that’s as warm and refined as its heritage.

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Fredericksburg

Downtown Fredericksburg Faces Crossroads: Modest Tax Growth, Soaring Rents, and Falling Foot Traffic

By Potomac Local News
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

At a June 10, 2025, City Council meeting, Finance Director Amanda Sicks reported that meals tax collections are up 4.6% compared to the prior year, and sales tax is flat but stable.

“Meals tax is showing resilience,” Sicks said, noting a rebound in recent months following earlier delays in vendor filings. “But with sales tax flat and foot traffic down, we’re monitoring trends closely.”

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Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Manassas

Manassas Drone Company RapidFlight to Host Senator Warner

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) and Mark Warner (D) [Photo: Germanna Community College]

The visit, scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at RapidFlight’s headquarters, 9635 Center Street, will include a live interview with the senator and a Q&A session open to guests. The event is free and hosted in coordination with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, city leaders, and RapidFlight executives.

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger confirmed the visit during her June 11 virtual address to the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, where she provided a wide-ranging update on city projects, economic development, and veteran initiatives.

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Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: Tax Hikes, New School, Summer Meals, and Drone Fun

By Potomac Local News

Tax hike incoming for Manassas homeowners
Manassas residents can expect to pay about 7% more on their real estate tax bills after the City Council passed a $512 million budget.
Read more from InsideNoVa and see our full coverage

Woodbridge woman charged after deadly crash
A 32-year-old woman faces involuntary manslaughter charges following a January crash on Minnieville Road that killed a 64-year-old man.
Get the full story on the charges and investigation

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Data Center Noise Still Shakes Homes in Great Oak, County Slow to Act

By Potomac Local News
Protesters gathered outside an Amazon data center near Manassas.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County leaders are facing mounting pressure to address noise generated by data centers, as residents—many from the Great Oak subdivision—delivered passionate testimony during the Board of County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 10.

The board’s discussion centered on a long-delayed draft noise ordinance aimed at controlling the low-frequency hum emitted by industrial cooling systems at massive data facilities, including nearby Amazon Web Services (AWS) sites.

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Residents Allege Timbering Violations, Hostile Developer Actions Near Proposed Stafford Data Center Site

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. – Residents living near a proposed data center site in Stafford County are raising alarms about logging activity they say violates local zoning laws, environmental protections, and community trust.

The controversy, first reported by FXBG Advance, centers on a parcel of land associated with the GWV data center project, owned by Augustine South Associates, LLC. Residents say the developer began clear-cutting trees on a portion of the 1,042-acre site beginning June 4, 2025—despite zoning that prohibits forestry activity and a proffer mandating tree preservation buffers.

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Manassas

Manassas City Council Unanimously Adopts $512 Million Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget Monday night.

At the Monday night meeting, Manassas City Council unanimously approved its fiscal year 2026 budget, totaling more than $512 million and following months of meetings.

The budget will take effect on July 1; though the real estate tax rate will remain flat at $1.07 per $100 of assessed value, property assessments are increasing an average of 8%. The average increase for a homeowner’s tax bill is expected to be about $406 starting July 1.

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