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Reader Poll: What Should Prince William Forest Park Be Called?

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Forest Park has a unique history. Unlike most national parks, it wasn’t created by a single law. Instead, its land was transferred to the National Park Service on November 14, 1936, as the Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Project. Four years later, on August 13, 1940, Public Law 763 officially put the project on the path to becoming part of the national park system. By 1948, it was officially renamed Prince William Forest Park.

Eighty-five years after that key 1940 milestone, we’re asking:
If you could rename the park today, what would you call it?

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Falls Run or Hartwood? Take Our Poll on Stafford’s New High School Name

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

On August 26, 2025, the Stafford County School Board will vote to name High School 6, which is currently under construction and slated to open in the near future. The Board will also finalize the school’s mascot and colors at that time.

The two names under consideration are:

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Poll: Do you fear the proliferation of data centers will put a strain on electricity in our area?

By Potomac Local News
Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

Northern Virginia is home to more data centers than anywhere else, and Prince William County is quickly catching up to neighboring Loudoun County, potentially overtaking it as the top data center hub. While the rapid growth of data centers brings economic benefits, some residents are concerned about the impact on local infrastructure, particularly the strain on our electricity grid.

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Poll: What should new County Administrator Bill Ashton prioritize as he steps into his role in Stafford County?

By Uriah Kiser
Ashton

At the September 17, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, Bill Ashton debuted as the new County Administrator.

Chairwoman Meg Bomke welcomed Ashton, saying, “On behalf of the board, I’d like to welcome our new county administrator, Bill Ashton. He joined the county yesterday, and this is his first board meeting. Welcome, Bill.”

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Poll: Should schools increase mental health services in addition to security measures to prevent incidents like the knife possession at Colgan High School?

By Potomac Local News
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

The weapon was safely confiscated without further issues. This marks the second such incident in recent months, despite the school district’s $11 million investment in safety screening technology. The school district emphasized its commitment to student and staff safety, indicating ongoing evaluations of security measures.

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Poll: Nearly $300,000 later, is your life better now that Route 1 is renamed?

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William County Government]

Now that the street signs have changed, we want to know if your life has improved.

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