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Published October 9, 2025 at 3:30PM

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

Published August 4, 2025 at 10:00AM

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

Published July 24, 2025 at 8:00AM

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

Published March 1, 2025 at 10:18PM

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

Published November 9, 2024 at 10:28AM

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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

Published October 21, 2024 at 9:00AM

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

Published October 9, 2024 at 3:00PM

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

Published May 9, 2024 at 11:07PM

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

Published February 28, 2024 at 11:45AM

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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Fuller Road and Fuller Heights Road improvement project completed

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2024 at 8:15AM

Quantico Marine Corps Base and Prince William County officials cut the ribbon on a newly improved Fuller Road, just outside the base main entrance. [Photo: Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey]

Among its notable features, the project boasts a newly added right-turn lane along Joplin Road leading to northbound U.S. 1, alongside a realigned Fuller Heights Road intersection. This realignment facilitates north and southbound access through the incorporation of a roundabout at the intersection of Fuller Heights Road and Old Triangle Road.

Deshundra Jefferson, Chair At-Large of the Board of County Supervisors, expressed gratitude towards the various entities involved in making the project a reality. “You guys have really done an amazing job with this,” remarked Jefferson during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I’m proud to say that these road improvements are a significant step in moving Prince William towards our strategic goal by easing congestion and improving mobility in the Triangle area for residents, local businesses, and our military facilities.”