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Lane reduction, roundabout planned for Graham Park Road

By Uriah Kiser
Graham Park and Old Triangle roads

After years of widening roads to accommodate increasing traffic, officials are looking more and more toward “road diets” that aim to reduce the width of roads and subsequently slow traffic, they said.

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Building height, traffic top county concerns ahead of Tuesday’s vote on Dumfries gaming resort

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

Prince William County leaders have concerns and little information about a 305-room gaming resort that could be built in Dumfries.

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Councilman quick to dismiss residents concerned about proposed gambling resort “The Rose”

By Uriah Kiser

If you don’t live in the 1.5-square mile town of Dumfries, and you’re concerned about a new 305-room gambling resort, the message is clear: Buzz off and butt out.

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305-room gaming resort hinges on parkway extension, quad intersection

By Uriah Kiser

According to new traffic analysis, the streets around Dumfries will grow more congested, especially on weekends, should a new gaming resort be built.

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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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Town Council chamber doubles as studio for mayor’s ad-funded side project

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood and Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey [Screenshot from Spotlight Dumfries podcast]

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‘The Rose’ gaming center back on Dumfries’ agenda; Public hearing expected soon

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

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Bailey to rename Dumfries street after African-American settlement

By Uriah Kiser
Bailey

A road will be renamed for an African-American settlement that was founded near Dumfries 200 years ago.

Mine Road in Dumfries will be renamed Batestown Road at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19. A celebration will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to commemorate the event. The event will take place in Merchant Park in Dumfries, near the historic Weems-Botts House.

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Dumfries mayor sells ‘key to city’ to would-be podcast sponsors

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood

How much is the key to Dumfries worth? Apparently, $1,200. 

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