Locals Only

Prince William

10-acre rule divides Gainesville candidates in Prince William land-use debate

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County’s long-running fight over the Rural Crescent has become a defining issue in the Gainesville supervisor race, where candidates George Stewart and Patrick Harders are offering starkly different visions for the county’s future.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to 10-acre rule divides Gainesville candidates in Prince William land-use debate Read more
Manassas

Manassas School Board moves to revisit ‘50 floor’ grading policy after parent pushback

By Uriah Kiser
Members of the Manassas City School Board meet at City Hall on Sept. 25, 2025, where they voted to send the division’s grading policy back to the Policy Committee for revisions.

The Manassas City School Board will review its grading policy after parents and teachers voiced frustration that the division’s “50 floor” system allows students to coast instead of completing their work.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Manassas School Board moves to revisit ‘50 floor’ grading policy after parent pushback Read more
Prince William

Big vote ahead: Prince William Supervisors to revisit Kline property plan

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County supervisors will take up a vote on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to expand the study area around the controversial Kline Property, located at the corner of Prince William Parkway, Liberia Avenue, and Wellington Road, just outside Manassas.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Big vote ahead: Prince William Supervisors to revisit Kline property plan Read more
Prince William

More Chamber Shakeups: Legal Counsel, Board Member, and Chair Step Away

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is seeing a string of leadership changes, with attorney Bill Wides set to step down as General Counsel on Oct. 15, 2025.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to More Chamber Shakeups: Legal Counsel, Board Member, and Chair Step Away Read more
Manassas

Manassas Accepts Downtown Redevelopment Proposal for Hotel, Parking Garage, and Housing

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas took the first step toward a major downtown redevelopment project that could bring a hotel, apartments, and a new public parking garage to the city’s historic core.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Manassas Accepts Downtown Redevelopment Proposal for Hotel, Parking Garage, and Housing Read more
Business

Prince William Supervisors Approve New Wawa on Route 28 Despite Traffic Concerns

By Uriah Kiser
A Wawa gas station

Prince William County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a rezoning and special use permit allowing a new Wawa gas station and convenience store along Route 28 in the Yorkshire community.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Prince William Supervisors Approve New Wawa on Route 28 Despite Traffic Concerns Read more
Manassas

New State Rules, Same Classroom Debate: Brescia Says 50% for Missing Work ‘Isn’t Worth the Tradeoff’

By Uriah Kiser
Brescia (right)

Manassas City School Board member Sara Brescia says giving 50% for missing work is an “unacceptable tradeoff,” arguing the division should shift detailed grading rules out of School Board policy and into a superintendent-set regulation to de-politicize decisions and focus on student engagement, attendance, and behavior.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to New State Rules, Same Classroom Debate: Brescia Says 50% for Missing Work ‘Isn’t Worth the Tradeoff’ Read more
Prince William

Planning Commission Approves 239 New Units on Prince William Parkway

By Caitlyn Meisner
The King's Grove site along Prince William Parkway. [Courtesy of the Prince William County Planning Commission]

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today! Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Planning Commission Approves 239 New Units on Prince William Parkway Read more
Stafford

Movie theater developer warns Stafford: Approve townhomes or face 453 apartments

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford’s long-delayed Garrison at Stafford project boiled over when developer Robert Pence warned county planners he could scrap promises of townhomes and retail — and instead build 453 apartments by-right.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Movie theater developer warns Stafford: Approve townhomes or face 453 apartments Read more
Prince William

Prince William Schools Outperform State SOL Averages

By Caitlyn Meisner
Prince William County Schools' Standards of Learning scores from the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. [Data courtesy of the Virginia Department of Education]

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today! Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Go to Prince William Schools Outperform State SOL Averages Read more
View More Stories