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Prince William Schools Aren’t Closing—And That’s the Point

By Uriah Kiser

In Prince William County, the message is becoming increasingly clear: Schools are open, and everyone—teachers and students alike—is expected to show up whenever possible.

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Manassas considers new rules for data centers, warehouses near homes

By Potomac Local News
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Manassas is moving to tighten its rules on data centers and other large industrial buildings, as the City Council considers new standards aimed at protecting nearby neighborhoods from noise, height, and visual impacts.

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Data centers emerge as political flashpoint at Prince William legislative meeting

By Potomac Local News
The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

Data center growth emerged as a key point of tension during a joint legislative meeting between Prince William County officials, School Board members, and state lawmakers held on December 3, 2025, as leaders weighed the economic benefits of the industry against growing concerns over energy capacity, land use, and community impact.

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Prince William School Board votes 4-3 to add 30 minutes to teachers’ workday starting 2026

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The Prince William County School Board voted 4-3 on Dec. 3 to extend the teacher contract day by 30 minutes, a move that drew heated opposition from educators who packed the boardroom in red and warned the change would add “nearly one hundred hours of unpaid labor each year.”

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A Closer Look: The Big Fight Over Attainable Housing at The Landing at Cannon Branch

By Potomac Local News

A proposal to build a 100-unit attainable housing complex at The Landing at Cannon Branch ignited one of the most intense public debates Manassas has seen in years, as residents, city staff, and council members clashed over location, financing, and the future of the city’s housing policies.

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Manassas neighbors push back on 100-unit ‘essential worker’ housing at The Landing

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A plan to build 100 income-restricted apartments at The Landing at Cannon Branch drew sharp questions about trust, traffic, and what “workforce housing” really means during the Manassas City Council’s final meeting of 2025.

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Belmont Bay Residents Mobilize Against Plan for 348 New Townhomes

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A proposal to build 348 new townhomes beside the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Woodbridge is drawing intense pushback from environmental groups, civic associations, and residents in Belmont Bay ahead of a key vote this week by the Prince William County Planning Commission.

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Manassas Council to Vote Tonight on 100-Unit Workforce Housing Proposal at Cannon Branch

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The Manassas City Council is set to vote tonight on a proposal that would bring a 100-unit apartment building for essential workers to The Landing at Cannon Branch.

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Some Towns Forgot What Christmas Is. Manassas Didn’t.

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas School Board members Dayna Marie Miles, Council member Theresa Coates Ellis, and School Board member Sara Brescia at "Santa Light's Manassas" on Friday, December 5, 2025.

It’s as if some local leaders forgot that snow, ice, and cold aren’t disruptions to the holiday season—they are the holiday season.

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VRE Names New CEO as Major 2026 Service Disruptions Loom

By Potomac Local News

Virginia Railway Express has selected a new CEO just as the commuter rail system prepares for one of its most disruptive years in recent memory.

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