Economic Development

Stafford

Beaver Fever Sweeps Stafford: Supervisors Approve Buc-ee’s

By Potomac Local News

After more than seven hours of public comment and deliberation that stretched past midnight, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve the Buc-ee’s Travel Center project at the northeast corner of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive near Interstate 95 Exit 140.

The board approved three related items — rezoning approximately 38 acres from B-2 Urban Commercial to B-1 Convenience Commercial, a conditional use permit for vehicle fuel sales and high-intensity commercial retail with a comprehensive sign plan, and vacation of about one acre of unused former Austin Ridge Drive right-of-way — shortly before 12:50 a.m. on May 20. Supervisors Pamela Yeung (Garrisonville District) and Maya P. Guy (Aquia District) cast the dissenting votes.

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Manassas

Waterfront Park, Split Apartments, and Fewer Businesses Proposed for Cannon Branch

By Potomac Local News

Under proposed amendments to the Manassas Gateway / Landing at Cannon Branch development, the developer, Buchanan Partners, would only need 20,000 square feet of non-residential space — essentially one modest commercial building — along with a second hotel before proceeding with the full remaining residential build-out.

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Manassas

Parks, Affordable Housing, and Mixed-Use Top Priorities in Final Mathis Shopping Center Redevelopment Plan

By Potomac Local News

Manassas City Council received the final conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the Mathis Shopping Center during a work session, outlining a vision centered on parks and open space, affordable housing, and mixed-use development to transform the site into a livable neighborhood.

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Prince William

274 New Homes Planned for Dumfries Main Street as Developer Clears Trees and Moves Toward Construction

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Vista Residential Partners is advancing plans for 274 new residential units along Dumfries Main Street, with visible progress marked by recent tree clearing and an aggressive timeline targeting groundbreaking later in 2026.

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Stafford

Harris Teeter Planned for North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County leaders approved the sale of the former Anne E. Moncure Elementary School property in North Stafford, clearing a major step toward bringing Harris Teeter to the area.

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Fredericksburg

Council OKs Princess Anne Townhomes

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved a mixed-use infill project on Princess Anne Street that will bring new townhomes, restore a historic gas station, and add a public pedestrian link to the city’s riverfront trail system.

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Prince William

Publix Is Coming — Just Not Close Enough for Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County officials said Publix is planned for Ashland Square, a long-discussed grocery project residents have tied to food access concerns in the eastern corridor.

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