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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

By Potomac Local News
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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U.S 1 now Richmond Highway in Stafford. Here’s other names they considered

By Rick Horner
Route 1 south in Stafford County.

In Stafford County, Jefferson Davis Highway is now Richmond Highway.

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Stafford considers relocating 3 fire stations, improving others

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

The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department plans to relocate and rebuild several stations.

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Exclusive: Wall pushes to end schools’ forced vaccination, testing policy in Prince William

By Uriah Kiser
Following its decision to require employees to become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, Prince William County Schools roped off nearly half of its meeting room to maintain distance between the School Board and residents. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Kelsey Simms can no longer teach in Prince William County Public Schools.

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Teacher raises, new bus drivers proposed in Stafford schools 2023 $374M budget

By Rick Horner
Stafford County School Board

In his first proposed budget, Stafford County’s newly-appointed School Administrator, Dr. Thomas Taylor, asks for $32 million in more funds than the division received last year.

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