Locals Only

Features

Opinion: Why Tommy’s American Coming to Gainesville Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think

By Uriah Kiser

For years, people in Prince William County have been asking the same question: When are we finally getting a Great American Restaurant down here?

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Opinion: Why Tommy’s American Coming to Gainesville Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think Read more
Prince William

Vote Nears on Scrapping 14th High School

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board

Multiple sources say the Prince William County School Board is expected to vote Feb. 4 to abandon plans for a long-proposed 14th high school in the Woodbridge area, citing sustained enrollment declines across the school division.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Vote Nears on Scrapping 14th High School Read more
Features

Marine Football History Honored at Quantico

By Mike Salmon
Ron Eckert explains the team painting “Semper Fi on the Field” by Jason Breidenbach. [Photo: by Mike Salmon]

A former U.S. Marine Corps football team is getting new recognition with a permanent display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Marine Football History Honored at Quantico Read more
Fredericksburg

All 4 Fredericksburg Schools Need Help, VDOE Says

By Caitlyn Meisner

Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) are in need of assistance, according to the Virginia Department of Education’s new school performance analysis.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to All 4 Fredericksburg Schools Need Help, VDOE Says Read more
Schools

Regional Day School Idea Floated

By Uriah Kiser

This one’s for the people who really care about local news. Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts. Think that’s you? 👉 Join Locals Only Already a member? Sign in

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Regional Day School Idea Floated Read more
Prince William

Scenario Six Divides Woodbridge Parents

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board

Parents, students, and community members addressed the Prince William County School Board on Jan. 21, 2026, during a public hearing on proposed elementary school boundary changes tied to new school openings and a potential school closure in the Woodbridge area.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Scenario Six Divides Woodbridge Parents Read more
Schools

Day School Program Faces Facility Uncertainty

By Uriah Kiser

This one’s for the people who really care about local news. Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts. Think that’s you? 👉 Join Locals Only Already a member? Sign in

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Day School Program Faces Facility Uncertainty Read more
Fredericksburg

FAMPO Revisits River Crossing Ideas

By Uriah Kiser
[File photo]

Despite having selected Option C and a bridge location in November 2025, the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization returned to familiar debates about additional river crossings during its January meeting without taking new action.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to FAMPO Revisits River Crossing Ideas Read more
Manassas Park

Manassas Park Receives Mixed Bag Results from VDOE

By Caitlyn Meisner

Manassas Park City Public Schools (MPCPS) received a mixed bag of results from the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) new school quality profile scores.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Manassas Park Receives Mixed Bag Results from VDOE Read more
Manassas

Former DMV Site Housing Vote Delayed

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council will delay action on a proposed affordable housing project at the former DMV site after cancelling its January 26, 2026, meeting.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Former DMV Site Housing Vote Delayed Read more
View More Stories