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From doctor’s offices to apartments: City backs reuse of Medical Arts Building, eyes hospital project

Published September 24, 2025 at 10:00AM

A stretch of Fall Hill Avenue once dominated by doctors’ offices and hospital traffic is now poised for a new life as housing.

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Manassas

Manassas fire staffing improves, but volunteer numbers plunge

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 23, 2025 at 11:30AM

[Photo: Manassas fire and rescue]

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Stafford

Autumn Ridge HOA Asks County to Take 3 Acres for Park, Dog Park Potential

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 23, 2025 at 10:00AM

Stafford supervisors will study whether to accept three acres of land from the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association that could expand Autumn Ridge Park and make way for new amenities, including a long-sought dog park.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg School Board Chooses Rehm to Fill Ward 3 Vacancy

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 23, 2025 at 9:00AM

The Fredericksburg City School Board has selected Elizabeth Rehm to temporarily fill the Ward 3 seat left open after Jennifer Boyd resigned on Sept. 8, 2025, when she moved out of the city.

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Prince William

Potomac Shores VRE Station to Break Ground in 2026, Open by 2027

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2025 at 3:00PM

Construction on the long-awaited Potomac Shores Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Station is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the new stop opening by mid-to-late 2027, according to VRE officials.

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Fredericksburg

Controversial Campaign Signs Mark Start of Early Voting Across Fredericksburg Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2025 at 2:00PM

A vandalized campaign sign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger stands along Route 17 near Poplar Road in Stafford County on Friday, September 19, 2025. The words “Remember Charlie” were spray-painted in red across the sign, referencing slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

As Virginians begin casting ballots in the state’s 45-day early voting period, campaign signs are drawing attention — and sparking controversy — across the Fredericksburg region.

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Manassas Park

Overlook Rezoning Sparks Debate in Manassas Park — and Brings Back a Familiar Face

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2025 at 1:11PM

The future of Manassas Park’s growth took center stage Tuesday night as the Governing Body heard hours of testimony on the proposed Overlook development, a 213-home project that would rise at the corner of West Carondelet and Manassas Drive.

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Schools

New Schools, Old Roads: Stafford Supervisors Debate Who Pays for Traffic Fixes

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2025 at 9:00AM

An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County supervisors clashed Tuesday over who should pay for road improvements tied to two new schools scheduled to open in 2026.

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Stafford

Campground Battle Heads to Court in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 17, 2025 at 1:30PM

A proposed campground near Belle Plains is tied up in court, with a judge set to hear arguments on Thursday, September 18.

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Manassas

With Students Lagging on State Tests, Manassas Sets 5-Year Roadmap for Schools, Housing, Safety

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

Manassas leaders are weighing a new five-year roadmap that will tie directly into city budgets, with goals ranging from improving student outcomes to replacing the city’s oldest fire station.

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