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Residents in blue states pay more for electricity than in red states: Study

By Uriah Kiser
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“The report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), provides a breakdown of energy prices throughout the United States while demonstrating the relationship between big government policies and high energy costs.”

The report comes after Prince William County adopted a sustainability master plan to reduce the effects of climate change by 2025. According to the plan, by 2023, Prince William County will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 50 percent and switch to 100 percent renewable electricity in Prince William County Government operations.

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Showers today; Cold, blustery weather arrives Tuesday

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “Light precipitation is expected this afternoon, especially for those along and east of I-95. High temperatures get into the mid 40s to low 50s. Brisk conditions are expected Monday.”

SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Future of local news in U.S. is bleak; However, there is one bright spot

By Uriah Kiser
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On the current trajectory, by the end of next year, the country will have lost a third of its newspapers since 2005. Discouragingly, the growth in alternative local news sources — digital and ethnic news outlets and public broadcasting — has not kept pace with what’s being lost.

As a result, most communities that lose a local newspaper do not get a replacement.

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Breaking News

Shooting victim suffering life-threatening injuries

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “INCIDENT: Shooting | #Woodbridge; #PWCPD is on scene of a shooting in the 14300 block of Westminister Ln. One injured adult male victim located with life-threatening injuries. Area residents can expect an increased police presence.”

We’ll update this post with new information as we have it.

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Pr. Wm. schools ombudsman case load doubles; Employees, parents seek a voice

By Natalie Villalobos

Prince William County Public Schools Ombudsman Monique Bookstein delivered her annual report to the School Board of the yearly report of the 2022-2023 school year.

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‘White Christmas’ at ARTfactory features unexpected ensemble characters

By Sarah Romero

Christmas is about to arrive at ARTFactory in Manassas, as Rooftop Productions presents “White Christmas.”

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Update on long-awaited Jennie Dean school replacement expected at joint City Council/School Board meeting

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas School Board and City Council will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, November 30.

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Aviation academy ‘looks promising’ for region’s public schools

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas School Board member Sara Brescia: “Manassas City, Manassas Park, Prince William County, and the Manassas Regional Airport are currently working out details to launch an Aviation Academy that will add new CTE pathways for students to pursue career training in aviation. By 2028, students will be able to study Flight Operations, Aviation Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering, with junior and senior year coursework taking place at the Manassas Regional Airport itself.”

“Given the staffing shortages in aviation, many local, state, and national aviation companies are eager to sponsor programs such as these, and so the Board has been optimistically–but cautiously–informed that the private grants and sponsorship landscape looks promising for this program.”

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