Prince William

Robbery suspects nabbed in Manassas, Woodbridge

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William Police Department: “Strong-Arm Robbery *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On July 19, the female suspect sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Irongate Way near Harpers Ct. in Manassas (20109) on July 1, was identified and arrested.”

“While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the female suspect as Katerin Mejaire RIVERA MARTINEZ. On July 19, officers obtained arrest warrants and were able to locate the accused later that evening in the Manassas area where she was taken into custody without incident.”

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Schools

Manassas schools finalize plans for Jennie Dean replacement

By Uriah Kiser

Insidenova.com: “Manassas City Public Schools have settled on a design for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, with plans to break ground at the start of 2025.”

“On Tuesday, School Board Chair Suzanne Seaberg announced that the division had selected Arlington-based RRMM Architects for the project. The company will use a prototype design used for Hardy Elementary School in Smithfield.”

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Prince William

Realtor report shows ‘significant decline in new listings, closed sales, and active listings’

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering of what new homes to be built in the Mainline development on 45 acres in south Stafford.

REALTOR Association of Prince William: “Bright MLS, Smartcharts, a leading provider of real estate data and insights, has released its comprehensive report on the latest market statistics for June 2023 in the local area. This highly anticipated release offers valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market and highlights key trends and dynamics that shaped the landscape during this period.”

“The report reveals a significant decline in new listings, closed sales, and active listings in June 2023 compared to the previous year. New listings saw a substantial decrease of 47.03%, with only 579 new listings compared to 1,093 in June 2022. Likewise, closed sales experienced a decline of 21.94%, with 644 closed sales recorded in June 2023 as opposed to 825 in 2022.”

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Schools

Virginia Department of Education ‘restores parental rights’

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

“The guidance, Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools, provides clearer input for school boards regarding the role of parents in decisions relating to their child’s gender identity, as well as restricting transgender students from participating in sex segregated extra-curricular activities that don’t align with their biological sex.”

“In addition, the new directive requires students to use bathrooms or locker rooms that correspond with their biological sex; while recognizing federal law may override such policy, it provides parents the right to opt their children out from using those facilities and must provide private, alternative facilities.”

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News

Stafford Schools earns American Heart Association’s Heart of Gold award

By Madina Habib

Stafford Schools: “The American Heart Association presented Stafford County Public Schools with the Heart of Gold School District award for its participation in the school-based Kids Heart Challenge program. The division is the largest in Virginia with 100 percent participation in the program.”

“I am so proud to partner with the American Heart Association and help lead the state in offering lifesaving programs to every student and every family in our community,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent. The Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge programs provide instruction in the Warning Signs of Stroke and the Steps to Hands-Only CPR; two critical skills that absolutely save lives.”

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News

Andrews to be keynote for 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

By Madina Habib

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.”

“The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being. “

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Prince William

Pr. Wm. County firefighters seek to reduce unpopular 56-hour workweek under new bargaining rules

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “Prince William firefighters plan to negotiate shorter work weeks as a result of a recent update to the county’s collective bargaining ordinance that allows county staff to bargain over work schedules.”

“Mitch Nason, president of Prince William Professional Fire Fighters, a local chapter of the IAFF firefighters’ union, said that the union wants to reduce the firefighters’ 56-hour workweek down to a “sustainable level,” citing concerns about lack of sleep and overwork among firefighters.”

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Fairfax

New Lidl store to open in Lorton

By Madina Habib

StoreBrands: “Lidl is coming to the Northern Virginia community of Lorton with a new store opening scheduled for July 26. The store will be open to shoppers from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday.”

“The store at 9001 White Spruce Way is part of Liberty, a mixed-use community that is transforming the historic Lorton Reformatory into an urban village.”

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