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Vice Chair Andrea Bailey to Host Potomac District Community Town Hall on November 17

By Uriah Kiser
Bailey [Photo: Prince William County Government]

The meeting comes as the Potomac District continues to be at the center of countywide debates, including the proposed data center development behind the Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries. That project has drawn a federal lawsuit and intense community opposition. Potomac Local News reported that Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson called the lawsuit “an act of intimidation,” underscoring growing tensions around growth and land use decisions in the district.

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A New Dawn for Mental Health: Prince William Opens Crisis Receiving Center in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday morning on the Regional Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) — a long-anticipated mental health facility designed to give residents immediate access to behavioral health care, day or night.

Governor Glenn Youngkin joined local officials, state partners, and community advocates in Woodbridge for the ceremony outside the newly renovated building on Worth Avenue, near Potomac Mills. The governor, who previously toured the site in May 2023, called the opening “one of the most major milestones in the transformation of behavioral health, not just in the Commonwealth, but across the nation.”

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Prince William County Unveils Beautification Project in Potomac District

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Route 1 in Dumfries, looking south. [Photo: Potomac Local News]

Prince William County officials recently unveiled a new beautification project in the Potomac District, focused on the area known as the Southern Gateway—stretching from Marine Corps Base Quantico through the Town of Quantico and north toward Dumfries.

North Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey, who serves as vice chair of the Board of County Supervisors, announced the project in a recent video, highlighting its emphasis on native landscaping, environmental awareness, and community pride.

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Forest Greens Golf Club Just Got a Major Makeover—Here’s What’s New

By Potomac Local News

TRIANGLE, Va. – Community leaders, residents, and golf enthusiasts gathered this week to celebrate the newly renovated clubhouse at Forest Greens Golf Club with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Upgrades to the Triangle-based facility include a refreshed entrance with modern signage, an updated lobby and fireplace, improved grill room, fully renovated restrooms, a new pro shop, and brand-new furniture throughout the building. The improvements were funded through Prince William County Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement Program, part of a countywide effort to improve and modernize public facilities.

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Prince William County Budget Debate: Should Homeowners Receive Refunds?

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter recently unveiled a $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, sparking a heated debate among supervisors and residents over the county’s consistent budget surpluses, rising tax rates, and spending priorities.

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Dumfries-area Supervisor to Speak at Virginia Association of Counties

By Dalila Conde
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This November 10-12, the Virginia Association of Counties, an organization that supports county officials and advocates for the interests of local counties, is holding their 90th annual conference.

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Quantico Station to Celebrate Major Upgrades with November Ribbon Cutting

By Uriah Kiser
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

In November 2024, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of significant improvements to the Quantico Station, a key hub on the Fredericksburg Line.

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Plan to Curb Street Panhandling with Jobs Program Faces Roadblocks, Board Defers Vote

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to discuss a proposal to address the risks associated with street panhandling by offering employment opportunities to those begging on busy streets.

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Navigating the Next Term: Deshundra Jefferson Faces Crucial Choices Amidst Digital Gateway, Meals Tax Debates

By Alan Gloss

In the wake of the contentious Digital Gateway project and ongoing debates surrounding the Meals Tax, Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors faces a series of complex decisions as county leaders leave their honeymoon phase and prepare for the next three and a half years of their term. 

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Full-service grocery store in the works for Ashland Square development

By Potomac Local News

Potomac District Residents can anticipate a significant addition to their community with the imminent arrival of a new full-service grocery store.

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