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Prince William

PWCS Says Green Push Is Paying Off — $82.7M Saved as School Closure Looms

By Uriah Kiser
Energy Management & Sustainability Supervisor Jessica D. Weimer, MBA, LEED Green Associate, presents Prince William County Public Schools’ annual sustainability report during the School Board’s November 5, 2025 meeting.

Prince William County Public Schools says its sustainability efforts have saved taxpayers $82.7 million in avoided energy costs since 2012 — savings that come as the division weighs whether to close one of its oldest campuses, Potomac View Elementary School in Woodbridge.

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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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Stafford

Stafford County Secures $1.25M in Grants for Lake Dam Safety Improvements

By Uriah Kiser

At the November 19, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, significant advancements were announced regarding dam safety improvements for the Lake Arrowhead and Lake Carroll communities.

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Extends Drought Watch for DC Region

By Dalila Conde

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has extended a Drought Watch for the DC region, impacting nearly six million residents, due to months of low rainfall and expected dry conditions through winter.

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