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Manassas councilwoman praises interim city manager, high employee satisfaction

Published February 7, 2024 at 4:00PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 9:06AM

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis provided insights into the ongoing search for a new city manager and discussed the results of a recent city employment satisfaction survey.

According to Coates Ellis, the city’s current state has significantly improved, with Police Chief Douglass Keen serving as the interim city manager. “They’re a lot better now with Chief Keen on board as the interim. That was the best thing we could have, mean to get through a very, in my opinion, unstable time.”

Stafford Republican Board of Supervisors members endorse Anderson

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2024 at 8:00AM

Anderson [Photo from Facebook]

Expressing his gratitude, Anderson said, “I appreciate the support from these dedicated public servants. I look forward to fighting alongside them to improve the lives of Stafford County residents.”

Anderson, who grew up in Spotsylvania County, emphasized his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the community, attributing them to what he referred to as “Biden’s failed presidency.” He outlined his campaign’s focus on taking on key issues, including securing the border and restoring America’s standing in the world.

‘All hands on deck;’ Manassas airport scrambles to welcome Biden

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2024 at 3:01PM | Updated January 24, 2024 at 7:57PM

The airport followed the FAA’s Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), implementing a no-fly zone during the president’s visit to the Hylton Performing Arts Center, where he unveiled the “Restore Roe” campaign platform, promising to restore a federal abortion ban.

Berry said communication was crucial during this time, and the airport disseminated information to tenants through email and social media outlets.

Biden Addresses Hylton Performing Arts Center, pledges to restore federal abortion ban amidst hecklers, activist calls for ceasefire in Gaza

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2024 at 5:31PM | Updated January 25, 2024 at 8:31AM

Protestors line up outside George Mason University Science and Technology Campus outside Manassas. [Photo: Alfredo Panameno]

He took shots at Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, saying “MAGA” Republicans don’t comprehend the voting power of women. He also urged Democrats to organize in their communities to get out the vote for down-ballot congressional races.

“Give me a Democratic House of Representatives and a bigger Democratic Senate, and we will pass a bill to restore Roe v. Wade, and I will sign in immediately,” said Biden.

School Board votes to close schools on March 5 for Presidential Primary Election

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 21, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:24PM

[Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash]

The Prince William County School Board voted Wednesday to designate March 5, the day of the presidential primary, as a student holiday and staff work day.

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Virginia State Senator Danica Roem tests positive for COVID, participates remotely in General Assembly Session

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 21, 2024 at 7:00AM

Roem [Photo courtesy Mike Beaty]

Roem has focused on legislation related to data centers, emphasizing the need for stringent approval processes. One of her proposed bills states that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center must adhere to specific notice and noise abatement provisions. These provisions include notifying residents within a half-mile radius, scheduling and attending neighborhood meetings, and conducting sound studies to determine baseline and post-construction noise levels.

“I’m isolating at home in Manassas (albeit with my kitties, so not entirely alone). I plan to participate in committee and floor session remotely Monday,” Roem posted to X, formerly Twitter. “If I test negative Tuesday, I’ll mask up and return.”

Spanberger takes questions at town hall, challenged on congress’ lack of bipartisanship

By Kevin Sandell

Published January 20, 2024 at 11:40AM | Updated January 20, 2024 at 2:49PM

Rep. Abagail Spanberger (D-Va. 7th) [Photo: Facebook]

During her monthly “Virginia-Focused Town Hall” Wednesday night, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D – Va. 7, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania) faced challenging questions from constituents across the district.

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El Salvador’s Vice President visits Woodbridge, touts his country’s crime crackdown, encourages reverse migration

By Amelia Breeden

Published January 20, 2024 at 9:39AM

On January 13, 2024, El Salvador’s vice president, Dr. Félix Ulloa, Jr., visited Woodbridge, one of his stops on his U.S. tour.

Since beginning his term in June of 2019, Ulloa has helped promote peace within Salvadoran communities in favor of seeking reverse migration of people back to his country.

Early voting for Virginia’s dual Presidential Primary starts today

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 19, 2024 at 1:58PM

As the Virginia Presidential Primary on March 5 approaches, residents in the state can cast their votes early today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Virginia will hold a dual presidential primary this year, with the Democratic Party and the Republican Party hosting primaries on the same day.

In a dual primary system, voters can choose between voting in the Democratic Party Primary or the Republican Party Primary. While all qualified voters are eligible to participate in either primary, they cannot vote in both.

Virginia Democrats uphold ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 19, 2024 at 8:04AM

“One of the bills to watch for Virginia’s 2024 legislative session — legislation that would have repealed the 2021 law tying the commonwealth’s vehicle emissions standards to California’s — died in a Senate committee this week,” reports Morgan Sweeney at The Center Square. “Senate Republicans attempted to persuade the committee not only of the infeasibility of California’s electric vehicle laws for Virginia due to EVs’ higher price tags, mechanical flaws and lack of demand, but of the injustice of allowing California’s policies to dictate Virginia’s.”