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Prince William Supervisors Wary Over Changes to Landfill Hours

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Solid Waste division of the Department of Public Works operates the county's landfill. [Courtesy of DPW]

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Prince William County School Board Faces Heated Debates Over Decorum, LGBTQ+ Policies, DEI

By Uriah Kiser
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The Prince William County School Board.

The Prince William County School Board is facing intense scrutiny following a series of contentious meetings that have sparked debates over decorum, LGBTQ+ policies, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Manassas Park Disbands 50th Anniversary Committee, Drawing Public Outcry

By Uriah Kiser

Residents voiced strong opposition during the March 4, 2025, governing body meeting after the city voted 4-3 to disband the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. The decision, made without public comment beforehand, drew sharp criticism from former officials and community members who accused the governing body of a lack of transparency and disregard for volunteer efforts.

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Future of Jennie Dean Elementary: Innovation Hub, Historic Preservation, or Demolition?

By Uriah Kiser

As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building.

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Haymarket Town Council Defers Vote on Islamic Center Permit

By Uriah Kiser
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket.

The Haymarket Town Council has deferred a decision on a special use permit (SUP) application for the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street, opting to continue discussions at a March 31 work session at 7 p.m.

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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Tanya Washington, Planning Director

By Caitlyn Meisner

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Prince William County Set to Launch 3-1-1 System for Non-Emergency Services

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County will introduce a 3-1-1 system this spring, streamlining residents’ and businesses’ access to non-emergency government services. The Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) officially recognized March 11, 2025, as National 3-1-1 Day, marking the county’s commitment to improving transparency and responsiveness in local government.

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Future of GMBL Baseball Fields Uncertain as Manassas City Council Holds Closed-Door Talks

By Uriah Kiser
E.G. Smith Baseball Complex in Manassas [Photo: Greater Manassas Baseball League]

The Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL) is preparing for its Spring 2025 season, with registration open and late fees set to apply starting March 8.

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Manassas Park Debates ‘Shame Tactic’ to Recover $1.2M in Unpaid Taxes

By Uriah Kiser

During a tense Manassas Park Governing Body meeting on March 4, Mayor Alanna Mensing raised a pointed question about the city treasurer’s plan to publish the names of delinquent taxpayers.

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30% of Osbourn High Students are Chronically Absent, Data Shows

By Caitlyn Meisner
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

A total of 30% of Osbourn High School’s students are chronically absent, showing slight improvement in absenteeism rates in the 2024-2025 school year.

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