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The Occoquan Town Council unanimously approved a new town seal following a comprehensive review process that included over 20 submissions curated through a crowdsourcing initiative supervised by Vice Mayor Jenn Loges.

The seal, designated for official town documents and related materials, was crafted better to encapsulate the town’s historical narrative and essence, incorporating visual elements emblematic of its commercial heritage, contemporary identity as a communal hub, and the significance of the Occoquan River and its surrounding natural landscape, states Mayor Earnie Porta.


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Original post 7:22 a.m. — In a developing situation, communities across our region report AT&T customers are unable to call 9-1-1. A nationwide disruption reportedly affects calls to the county and city public safety communications centers, raising concerns about timely emergency response.


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Throughout today, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a high near 57 degrees. Light south winds will gradually increase to 5 to 10 mph by the morning. While much of the day is expected to remain dry, there is a chance of rain, particularly after 1 a.m. Friday, with temperatures dipping to around 48 degrees. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 30%.

Friday will bring continued cloud cover with a chance of rain persisting until around 1 p.m. High temperatures are forecasted to reach near 61 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind around 9 mph, shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 40% for Friday.


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The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted to reallocate nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) coronavirus relief funds from CASA — a local organization that helps immigrants new to the U.S. following an audit of the county revealing improper expenditure (not affiliated with the local non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin sought a 90-day deferral, but the motion failed. Franklin pushed to give $2 million to CASA in 2022 to build an immigrant welcome center in Woodbridge.


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The FBI Washington Field Office and Prince William County Police Department are renewing their efforts to gather information regarding the murder of G. Marisol Coca-Romero, who was fatally shot a decade ago at a convenience store in Woodbridge.

On this day in 2014, three unidentified men entered the store where Coca-Romero and her co-worker were working and opened fire, resulting in her death. Her co-worker was also injured in the incident and was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.


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Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky delivered a comprehensive presentation to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 20, 2024, regarding increased property assessments.

Mayausky’s presentation, which marked his 12th time addressing the board on reassessments, aimed to shed light on the reasons behind the eye-popping surge in property assessments, which jumped 23% in two years.


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Stafford County Administrator Randall Vosburg presented the fiscal year 2025 budget to the Board of Supervisors, highlighting the county’s achievements, population growth, and budget drivers.

The total budget amount for fiscal year 2025 reached a significant milestone, surpassing one billion dollars, marking a substantial investment in the community’s needs and priorities. Vosburg outlined key areas driving the budget, including the county’s robust population growth, which has made Stafford the third fastest-growing jurisdiction in Virginia. With a population exceeding 165,100 and a median household income of approximately $128,000, Stafford County continues to experience economic prosperity and expansion.


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Manassas city spokeswoman Patty Prince announced significant changes looming for commuters and aviation enthusiasts traversing the Manassas Regional Airport vicinity.

Motorists accustomed to driving Observation Road for plane-spotting or business commutes will soon encounter a detour necessitated by an impending street relocation initiative. This redirection will channel traffic away from Observation Road via a temporary access route, impacting eastbound travelers on Piper Lane and southbound commuters heading toward the Tower area.