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Prince William Expands School Speed Cameras and Prepares Red Light Enforcement

By Potomac Local News
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Photo: Prince William County Police / Potomac Local

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

By Potomac Local News

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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Unions Back Fredericksburg Data Center Project

By Potomac Local News
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Stafford County Fire Chief Warns of Recruiting Shortfall as Calls Rise

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Stafford County Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Stafford County Fire & Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello highlighted ongoing recruiting difficulties during the county Board of Supervisors meeting on May 26, noting that applicant numbers have fallen by half in recent years amid regional competition.

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Quantico Wants More Stafford Water; Supervisors Question Reservoir Safety

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal on May 26 for a new utility agreement with Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) that would increase the base’s water allocation from the county’s system while renewing long-term access to shared infrastructure.

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Schools, Streets and Utilities Lead Fredericksburg’s Proposed $179M Capital Spending Plan

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Fredericksburg City Hall [Photo: Fredericksburg Va. Government Facebook page]

City Council is expected to adopt a $179.16 million Capital Improvement Plan on Tuesday that charts infrastructure, education, and public safety investments through fiscal year 2031.

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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
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A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Washington Manassas Airport terminal. File photo.

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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Stafford Eyes Predictable School Funding Model While Prince William Questions Its 27-Year Deal

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A Stafford County Public Schools bus. The School Board on Sept. 8 deferred any high school schedule change for 2027–28 after nearly 90 minutes of public comment focused on electives.

Stafford County supervisors will meet Tuesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. at the County Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, to discuss implementing a formal revenue sharing agreement with Stafford County Public Schools. 

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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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