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NVTA CEO: $129.7M Route 1 Project in Dumfries is ‘Transformational’; More Funding Opportunities Coming

Published March 24, 2025 at 10:00AM

Overlooking Dumfries, Virginia [Drone photo/ Uriah Kiser / PLN]

The widening of Route 1 through the heart of Dumfries, backed by a $129.7 million investment from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), is more than a transportation upgrade—it’s a transformative project for the region, said Monica Backmon, CEO of the NVTA.

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Prince William Board Delays School Bus Use Agreement Over Sharp Cost Increases

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 23, 2025 at 9:00AM

A routine agreement for using school buses by Prince William County government agencies was anything but routine Tuesday, as the Board of County Supervisors raised sharp concerns over dramatic cost increases and deferred the decision for further negotiations.

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Occoquan Town Council Looks to Expand Riverwalk, Address Long-Term Maintenance Needs

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 22, 2025 at 8:00AM

Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

The Occoquan Town Council is moving forward with plans to expand its Riverwalk and is weighing long-term maintenance strategies to protect the existing waterfront walkway.

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COG Director: Don’t Expect Metro to Expand to Prince William Anytime Soon

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 21, 2025 at 4:00PM | Updated March 22, 2025 at 12:45AM

Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Despite renewed interest in expanding Metro to Prince William County, the region’s top transportation planner says it’s unlikely anytime soon.

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Five Years After Ending 287(g), Jail Board Faces New Pressure to Reconsider

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 21, 2025 at 11:54AM

Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A Manassas City resident says he was turned away from a public meeting of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail Board as calls to reinstate a controversial immigration enforcement program resurfaced.

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Prince William School Board Approves $2.4 Billion Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published March 20, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated March 20, 2025 at 3:37PM

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D. [Alan Gloss]

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16 Months After Motel Demolition, Downtown Manassas Lot Becomes Temporary Parking

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 20, 2025 at 1:00PM

A backhoe operator clears debris from the demolished Old Towne Inn's parking lot, making way for a new $160,000 temporary parking lot in the heart of Downtown Manassas.

More than a year after the city demolished the Olde Towne Inn, efforts are underway to improve the now vacant lot in the heart of downtown Manassas. The city recently announced a $160,000 project to convert the space into a temporary parking lot, a move that comes as plans for a new hotel on the site have stalled.

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Dumfries Mayor’s Salary More Than Doubles—Here’s What It Means

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 20, 2025 at 11:00AM

The Dumfries Town Council has voted to approve a significant salary increase for its elected officials, citing the town’s growth, increased responsibilities, and alignment with updated Virginia state law.

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Prince William County School Board Set to Vote on Final FY 2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 18, 2025 at 11:00PM | Updated March 19, 2025 at 6:12AM

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D. [Alan Gloss]

The Prince William County School Board will cast its final vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget during its meeting on Wednesday, March 19. The budget, which includes significant investments in teacher salaries, student programs, and school security, was reviewed during a work session on March 12.

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Manassas Debates Veteran Tax Relief as Costs Soar Past $1 Million

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 18, 2025 at 11:30AM

Tim Demeria running for Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue in 2021. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

The Manassas City Council engaged in a contentious debate over tax relief programs for veterans and elderly residents. The discussions centered on financial sustainability, rising costs, and concerns over perceived inequities in the system.

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