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Quantico Wants More Stafford Water; Supervisors Question Reservoir Safety

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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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Fredericksburg

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

By Potomac Local News
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

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
A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal.

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

By Potomac Local News
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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

Prince William County to Install Temporary Anti-Panhandling Signs at 12 Locations

By Potomac Local News

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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Prince William County Advances Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce Mental Illness in Local Jails

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Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Prince William County officials on May 19, 2026, heard a multi-agency presentation during a Board of Supervisors work session detailing ongoing efforts to reduce the over-representation of people with mental illness in local jails through the Stepping Up Initiative.

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Fredericksburg

New Fire Station Site Is a Tight Squeeze; Future Looks Cloudy for Sunshine Ballpark

By Mike Salmon

The planning process is in full swing for Fire Station #3 on Fall Hill Avenue in the northern section of Fredericksburg.

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Prince William

After 10 Years of Revisions, Supervisors OK 240 Senior Homes at Legacy at Kline

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on May 12, 2026, for the Legacy at Kline project on 87.11 acres in the Coles District, just outside the City of Manassas.

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Prince William weighs Legacy at Kline retirement community; Dumfries data center plan rebranded

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) is scheduled to consider approval of a long-debated age-restricted development on the historic Kline farm during its May 12, 2026, meeting.

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