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At last night’s monthly meeting, the Stafford County School Board announced an update to the division policy regarding student cell phone use. 


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$/Paywall | Prince William Times: Homes slated to be torn down for the massive Prince Digital Gateway data center corridor are still valued at $100. But the land was recently reassessed at $329,000 an acre, down from $1.5 million, due to recent changes by the Prince William County assessor’s office.


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North Stafford welcomes El Jimador Mexican Restaurant, a new dining establishment opened by Felipe Macias and Francisco Macias. Located on Valor Court, just off Route 610 and next to North Stafford High School, this restaurant aims to offer a unique dining experience.

Felipe Macias, who brings 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, shared his journey. “I’ve been in the restaurant business for 20 years,” Macias said. He started his career in Pennsylvania at a chain restaurant and has always had a passion for cooking and construction. “I did this whole building. I love construction, but I’m not a builder,” he noted.


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The School Board wants to keep it, but the City Council wants it gone.

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It’s becoming clearer that Prince William County taxpayers will be the owners of 22 acres next to Interstate 95 in Woodbridge.

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Well, howdy there, folks! According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there’s some news brewin’ ’bout Piper Lane (Route 660) stretchin’ from Route 28, which some call Nokesville Road, all the way down to Observation Road, near the Manassas Regional Airport. They’re fixin’ to close’er down, weather permitting, from 8 p.m. come Friday, May 17, ’til 5 a.m. on Monday, May 20. They’re aimin’ to mend some culvert pipes and stretch ’em a bit.

Now, if’n you’re needin’ to get to them properties along Piper Lane, fret not, pardner. You’ll have your access. But, I reckon you won’t be able to mosey beyond the workin’ spot, nestled between 10149 Piper Lane and 10205 Piper Lane, in either direction.


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The Prince William County Landfill and Compost Facility will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The facilities will also be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. Customers should check with their trash and recycling collection company for possible changes to their pick-up schedule.

The landfill and compost facility are open Monday through Saturday, except on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. They also close at 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Eve.