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Prince William supervisors initiate study of 1,000–1,400-home Catharpin proposal

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 5-3 on July 21, 2026, to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Catharpin Valley Estates, a proposal covering 292 acres in the Gainesville District.

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7-1 vote clears path to demolish Bennett School for Judicial Center expansion

By Uriah Kiser
Bennett School at the Prince William County courthouse.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on July 21 approved moving forward with Judicial Center expansion plans that include demolition of the long-vacant Bennett School while directing consultants to study memorialization options, voting 7-1 with Gainesville District Supervisor George Stewart dissenting.

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What’s an ADU? Manassas Council Debates Rules for Secondary Homes on Single-Family Lots

By Uriah Kiser

As Northern Virginia grapples with housing costs and limited options for families, aging residents, and multigenerational households, the Manassas City Council is moving forward with rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to align with state law while addressing local realities.

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Manassas Board Member Demands Expensive AI Software Before Banning ChatGPT Plagiarism

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas School Board member Diana Brown

A Manassas City Public Schools board member is urging the purchase of potentially expensive new AI detection software before the board explicitly tells students that copying and pasting from ChatGPT counts as plagiarism and cheating.

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Prince William Approves 500-Bed Student Housing at Innovation Park for George Mason University

By Potomac Local News
Cody W. Edwards, Dean of the College of Science at George Mason University, speaks at an event on the university’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas. The campus anchors Innovation Park, where Prince William County recently approved new student housing to support GMU’s growth.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new student housing at Innovation Park on June 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to support George Mason University’s growth and strengthen the county’s innovation ecosystem.

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Prince William Supervisors Weigh Data Center Regulations Amid Resident Concerns on Power, Infrastructure

By Potomac Local News

During the Board of Supervisors’ June 9 work session and regular meeting, public commenters and supervisors highlighted ongoing debates over data center development, focusing on energy demands, regulatory tools, and local impacts.

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Dumfries Advances Waterfront Redevelopment, Small Area Planning, and Comprehensive Plan Goals

By Potomac Local News

Demolition work is progressing on the town-owned waterfront property as Dumfries continues to advance long-term planning and redevelopment initiatives.

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Senate Leader Louise Lucas Blasts $1.9 Billion Data Center Tax Breaks at Manassas Listening Session; Backs Tougher Gun Law Enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the powerful Senate President Pro Tempore and chair of Senate Finance and Appropriations, sharply criticized Governor Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, and House Democrats on Monday night for continuing to support massive tax breaks for data centers while residents grapple with rising energy costs, environmental strain, and effects on communities.

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Manassas Council Advances ‘Waterfront’ Development

By Potomac Local News

The Manassas City Council advanced a proffer amendment for the Cannon Branch area during its June 8, 2026, meeting, aiming to shift development toward the waterfront while addressing viability concerns in the long-planned mixed-use project.

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Warm Weekend Temperatures Leave Some Park Goers Hot Under the Collar

By Mike Salmon
Reservations signs greet visitors at the entrance to Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge. Starting June 6, 2026, day-use reservations are required on weekends and holidays at the popular Prince William County park.

Leesylvania State Park experienced too much of a good thing in early June, as parkgoers faced crowds and rules that are new to this riverfront park in Woodbridge.

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