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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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Manassas Council Finalizes 2-Cent Tax Rate Cut for FY2027 Despite Calls for Deeper Relief

By Potomac Local News

The Manassas City Council gave final approval to a modest 2-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate for fiscal year 2027, lowering it from $1.26 to $1.24 per $100 of assessed value.

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Bristow and Dale City Get Green Light for Hundreds of New Homes

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two major residential developments on June 3, advancing 67 townhomes in Bristow and more than 200 new homes — including workforce and affordable units — at the Mapledale Plaza redevelopment in Dale City.

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Prince William Expands School Speed Cameras and Prepares Red Light Enforcement

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved funding and staffing to expand the county’s automated traffic enforcement program during its June 3 meeting, building on what officials described as a successful school zone initiative now generating significant revenue and promoting safer driving.

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Belmont Bay Project Approved: 348 Homes, Stronger Wildlife Refuge Buffer, and Community Amenities Advance in Woodbridge

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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proffer amendment and special use permit amendment for the Belmont Bay development on June 3, advancing plans for 348 new homes on approximately 159 acres while incorporating stronger environmental protections and community benefits.

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Manassas Grapples with Its Civil War Heritage Amid Tourism, Preservation Debates

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A band played on the steps of the Manassas Museum during Civil War Weekend in 2014. [Photo: Manassas City]

Manassas’ location near the sites of the First and Second Battles of Manassas (Bull Run) has long been viewed as a key tourism asset.

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Manassas Airport Secures $26 Million for New Control Tower

By Mike Salmon
A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal.

Manassas Regional Airport has secured a major $26 million federal grant to replace its aging air traffic control tower, just as the FAA has officially approved the facility’s new commercial name: Washington Manassas Airport.

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Prince William County to Install Temporary Anti-Panhandling Signs at 12 Locations

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Prince William County will launch a phased pilot program to install temporary anti-panhandling signs at 12 high-traffic locations as part of a broader data-driven initiative to address panhandling and connect individuals to services.

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Prince William County Advances Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce Mental Illness in Local Jails

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Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Prince William County officials on May 19, 2026, heard a multi-agency presentation during a Board of Supervisors work session detailing ongoing efforts to reduce the over-representation of people with mental illness in local jails through the Stepping Up Initiative.

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After 10 Years of Revisions, Supervisors OK 240 Senior Homes at Legacy at Kline

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on May 12, 2026, for the Legacy at Kline project on 87.11 acres in the Coles District, just outside the City of Manassas.

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