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Racial and social justice commission’s work extended; 3 members call to abolish panel

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission Chair Shantell Rock

On Tuesday, February 8, county leaders criticized a final report from the Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission, calling it incomplete.

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OmniRide, weathering ‘storm’ of low ridership, staffing shortages, offers $2,000 hiring bonus

By Potomac Local News

The region’s commuter bus service, OmniRide, continues to shift its strategy amid a driver shortage and a lack of people commuting to office buildings.

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Decision on $7.5 million Brooke Road fix expected Feb. 15

By Rick Horner
Rains that fell on December 4, 2020 led to a washout on Brooke Road in Stafford County. [Photo: Jason Pelt]

A road in Stafford County long plagued by flooding will be fixed, officials say. 

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Data centers can fund teacher pay raises in $1.5B budget, residents say

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board members Adele Jackson and Babur Lateef. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Several residents urged the Prince William County School Board to get on board with a plan to build data centers across a wide swath of rural land.

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Jefferson Apartments would replace dilapidated Route 1 shopping center

By Uriah Kiser
A new 240-unit apartment complex would replace the old Jefferson Plaza on Route 1 in Woodbridge.

The shopping plaza featured a “The Hub” furniture store and a “The Ground Round” restaurant.

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Tribe asks Stafford for $60,000 to fix leaky roof

By Rick Horner

The Patawomeck Tribe needs help to replace the roof of the Duff Green House which has begun to leak.

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Racial & Social Justice Commission calls for sweeping changes to schools SRO program

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

A new report from the Prince Willaim County Racial and Social Justice Commission calls for sweeping changes in county schools regarding student discipline and police in the classroom.

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VDOT considers raising bridge sooner after excavator strike snarls traffic

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An excavation struck a bridge at Route 17 and Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

Transportation officials are weighing their options for a low-hanging bridge in Stafford County.

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After snow storm, Stafford Supervisors want a closer look at emergency operations

By Rick Horner
Photo: Stafford Sheriff's office

After a snowstorm stopped Stafford County in its tracks, the Board of Supervisors is carving out a more prominent role for itself if the county is faced with a similar emergency.

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Following community outcry, plans for new Thoroughfare park underway

By Rick Horner
Photo: Oakrum Baptist Church

Prince William County has begun planning to build a park in the neighborhood of Thoroughfare, near Haymarket.

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