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Planet Direct brings world of new jobs to region’s tech hub

By Uriah Kiser
Ryan Gutman, president of Planet Direct, surveys his new 110,000 square-foot corporate headquarters in Prince William County's Innovation Park. [Keith Walker/Prince William County Government]

Prince William County taxpayers helped pave the way to the update grand opening of a new warehouse and corporate headquarters for mailing and printing business that does $20 million a year in sales.

Officials on Wednesday cut the ribbon on the new 120,000 square foot headquarters for Planet Direct, a direct-mailing and printing company that specializes in working with non-profit companies and political campaigns.

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Chamber of Commerce PAC endorses 3 House of Delegates candidates

By Uriah Kiser
Incumbent Delegate Luke Torian (D), and candidates Briana Sewell (D) and Harold Pyon (R) all received endorsements from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is out with its first political endorsements of the season.

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Northam to stop for lunch at Beville Middle School on Thursday

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam

Governor Ralph Northam will stop for lunch on Thursday in Dale City. 

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New fines for expired license plates to be imposed Tuesday

By Uriah Kiser

If you live in Prince William County and haven’t already done so, it’s time to renew your license plates.

Starting Tuesday, September 14,  the county will impose a $250 $100 fine on those who have out-of-state expired tags. We first told you about the new fine in July when it was approved by the Board of County Supervisors.

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Police chief questioned, says investigation not politically motivated

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Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Police Chief Peter Newsham was placed under the microscope on Tuesday following his decision to send a police officer to the home of a resident who criticized top elected county officials. 

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Murder trial to continue despite public defender’s attempt to have case dismissed

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The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A Prince William County Circuit Court Judge denied a plea from a public defender to toss out a murder case.

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Protestors say Supervisor Bailey violated oath, trust; plan 1st Amendment rally

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Protesters will hold a 1st Amendment rights rally outside the Prince William County Government Center on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1:30 p.m.

The rally comes in response to multiple police investigations into Dumfries resident Robert Hand, an outspoken critic of the Board of County Supervisors.

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Dumfries gaming resort proposal takes center stage, public input sought 

By Uriah Kiser
The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

The first of three opportunities for residents to weigh in on a proposed 200-room hotel and gaming center called “The Rose” starts Tuesday, September 7.

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Newly-appointed George Mason University president to meet business community

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Dr. Gregory Washington became the eighth president of George Mason University on July 1, 2020. [Photo: George Mason University]

Newly-appointed George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington will spend the evening with business owners in Woodbridge.

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