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Published June 27, 2024 at 2:14PM | Updated June 27, 2024 at 2:38PM

A rendering included in the Dumfries Town Coucnil meeting agenda.

The Town Council of Dumfries received details of a new housing project presented by Reginald Tabor, the town’s planning director.

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Fredericksburg

City Vino’s Big Move: Fredericksburg Wine Shop Expands to Hanover House

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 27, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated June 28, 2024 at 12:48PM

Fredericksburg's City Vino has moved to 100 Hanover Street

City Vino, a wine shop in downtown Fredericksburg, recently moved from its original location at 810 Caroline Street to a new space in Hanover House.

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Controversial Cultural Exchange: Chinese Leaders Visit Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2024 at 11:48AM

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Traffic

New Commuter Assistance Plan Aims to Ease I-95 Gridlock for Fredericksburg Commuters

By Mike Salmon

Published June 25, 2024 at 2:22PM

[Photo: VDOT]

Northbound Interstate 95 commuters have another commuting tool: the updated Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan, which will be released soon as part of the FY25 – FY29 GWRideConnect Strategic Plan.

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Health

VDH launches website for Lake Anna outbreak

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 24, 2024 at 11:00AM

Lake Anna (Photo: Virginia State Parks)

Virginia’s Department of Health (VDH) has set up an outbreak investigation website documenting the outbreak of Shiga toxin-inducing Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections in Lake Anna swimmers. 25 cases have been confirmed, and the only known common factor is swimming in the lake on Memorial Day weekend.

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Prince William

County Water Service Customers to See Name Change

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2024 at 9:00AM

On July 1, 2024, the Prince William County Service Authority will officially rebrand as Prince William Water to reflect its mission better and enhance its environmental messaging.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Weigh Business Tax Expansion Amid Concerns

By Alan Gloss

Published June 20, 2024 at 1:12PM

Prince William County's finance director, Michelle Attreed, presented options for a new tax to the county board of Supervisors. [Photo by Alan Gloss]

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is considering a proposed ordinance options that would add equity to the current business and Professional Occupations Licensing tax (BPOL) tax by adding a licensing fee on all businesses in the county.

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Peeps Artists Come Out in the Summer Heat for the City’s Diorama Show

By Mike Salmon

Published June 20, 2024 at 12:56PM | Updated June 20, 2024 at 1:16PM

Peeps pastels were everywhere.

Peeps – those sugary marshmallow treats that pop out around Easter to dominate Easter baskets alongside dyed eggs and plastic grass.

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3 Democrats, 3 Republicans Running for 3 Open Manassas City Council Seats

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2024 at 10:32AM

Left to right: Osina, Wolfe, Hutson

The results are in for the Manassas City Council Democratic Primary Election, and three candidates have emerged victorious: Mark D. Wolfe, Ashley R. Hutson, and Tom C. Osina.

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Schools

Fredericksburg Schools continues to discuss cell-phone free initiative

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2024 at 11:03AM

[Photo by John Tuesday on Unsplash]

Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) staff convened for two hours on June 18 to discuss the new cell phone policy. Forty faculty and staff members from two schools agreed that reducing cell phone usage would improve instruction but could not reach a consensus on disciplinary procedures.

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