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Early-voting surge highlights need for bigger election facilities in Manassas

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Opinion

Prince William Schools Aren’t Closing—And That’s the Point

By Uriah Kiser

In Prince William County, the message is becoming increasingly clear: Schools are open, and everyone—teachers and students alike—is expected to show up whenever possible.

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Manassas

Manassas considers new rules for data centers, warehouses near homes

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Manassas is moving to tighten its rules on data centers and other large industrial buildings, as the City Council considers new standards aimed at protecting nearby neighborhoods from noise, height, and visual impacts.

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Prince William

Data centers emerge as political flashpoint at Prince William legislative meeting

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The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

Data center growth emerged as a key point of tension during a joint legislative meeting between Prince William County officials, School Board members, and state lawmakers held on December 3, 2025, as leaders weighed the economic benefits of the industry against growing concerns over energy capacity, land use, and community impact.

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Prince William

Prince William School Board votes 4-3 to add 30 minutes to teachers’ workday starting 2026

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The Prince William County School Board voted 4-3 on Dec. 3 to extend the teacher contract day by 30 minutes, a move that drew heated opposition from educators who packed the boardroom in red and warned the change would add “nearly one hundred hours of unpaid labor each year.”

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg eyes two intersections for red-light cams, won’t publicly discuss future locations

By Uriah Kiser
Traffic signal set to flashing red at the intersection of George and Prince Edward Streets in downtown Fredericksburg. [Submitted]

Fredericksburg officials say they will install red-light enforcement cameras at two city intersections, but they are not disclosing which locations are under consideration — and do not plan to release that information before a final decision is made.

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Manassas

A Closer Look: The Big Fight Over Attainable Housing at The Landing at Cannon Branch

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A proposal to build a 100-unit attainable housing complex at The Landing at Cannon Branch ignited one of the most intense public debates Manassas has seen in years, as residents, city staff, and council members clashed over location, financing, and the future of the city’s housing policies.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Moves to Release $6M Budget Holdback as Revenues Stay Strong

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Fredericksburg City Hall

Fredericksburg is preparing to release a $6 million holdback in the current fiscal-year budget after city staff reported stronger-than-expected revenues and a stable local economy.

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Business

Stafford rolls out tourism, economic summits to support growing business community

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With tourism emerging as one of Stafford County’s fastest-growing economic sectors, local officials are bringing businesses together this winter to talk about how to turn more visitors into customers.

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Manassas

Manassas neighbors push back on 100-unit ‘essential worker’ housing at The Landing

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A plan to build 100 income-restricted apartments at The Landing at Cannon Branch drew sharp questions about trust, traffic, and what “workforce housing” really means during the Manassas City Council’s final meeting of 2025.

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