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Street Fight: Fredericksburg split over traffic revamp

By Mike Salmon

Converting one-way streets in downtown Fredericksburg remains on the city’s to-do list, but officials are holding another round of public meetings before making any decisions. Among those weighing in is Joan McGlaughlin, who lives on the southern end of Princess Anne Street and frequently sees drivers struggling to access the train station parking lot.

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Downtown Traffic Study Faces Wall of Skepticism, Safety Fears

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg’s long-running push to convert major downtown one-way streets to two-way traffic met its fiercest resistance yet Wednesday night, as residents, commissioners, and former elected officials raised sharp questions about safety data, truck deliveries, and whether the $7.7 million proposal actually solves any downtown problem.

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Politics

Doug Ollivant: ‘I Woke Up and Eugene Vindman Was My Congressman — Unacceptable’

By Uriah Kiser

Doug Ollivant, a retired U.S. Army officer and former National Security Council director, has announced his campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District — a politically competitive seat stretching from eastern Prince William County through Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and west to Culpeper, Greene, and a small slice of Albemarle County.

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From AI Fears to YouTube Fights: Fredericksburg Parents Keep Pressure on Schools Over Student Technology

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

A month after Fredericksburg parents demanded answers about an artificial intelligence mental health app used in city schools, new complaints over student laptop access have reignited debate over technology, privacy, and communication in classrooms.

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Schools

Low change orders, big operating bill: Stafford details 2026 school openings as county weighs how to pay

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County Public Schools say Hartwood High School, Falls Run Elementary, and Crow’s Nest Elementary remain on track for August 2026, but opening the buildings will require $10.5 million a year in recurring operating costs and 86.8 new full-time positions—about $7.9 million.

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Quantico

Marines Mark 250 Years with Cake, Tradition, and Tribute at Quantico

By Uriah Kiser
A Marine officer leads the crowd in singing “The Marines’ Hymn” — *“From the Halls of Montezuma”* — during the 250th birthday celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., on November 10, 2025.

Even a federal government shutdown couldn’t stop the Marines from celebrating their 250th birthday.

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Supervisors seek clarity on long-promised Garrisonville movie theater deal

By Uriah Kiser
A campaign mailer from Stafford County Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung claimed she had “secured a new movie theater” for The Garrison development in North Stafford. The project’s developer later told county leaders that no current theater contract exists, reviving questions about the long-promised project.

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Politics

Stafford’s Gary Confirms 2027 Senate Run Weeks After Domestic Assault Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Aquia District Supervisor Monica Gary confirmed she plans to run for the Virginia Senate in 2027, weeks after she was charged in a domestic assault incident at her home.

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Stafford County Board Unanimously Approves Airport Name Change

By Uriah Kiser

“The Stafford Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) hired a marketing consultant to assist us in increasing our fuel sales, which are a significant portion of our revenue,” Stafford Regional Airport Authority stated.

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SILENCE IN STAFFORD — Supervisor Ducks Questions on Data Center Reforms, Campaign Mailer

By Uriah Kiser
A campaign mailer from Stafford County Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung claimed she had “secured a new movie theater” for The Garrison development in North Stafford. The project’s developer later told county leaders that no current theater contract exists, reviving questions about the long-promised project. [PLN]

Days after winning re-election on November 4, 2025, Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung declined to answer questions about her abstention from a key data center vote and claims she made during her campaign about bringing a movie theater to North Stafford.

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