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Campground Battle Heads to Court in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

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

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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Prince William

Potential Conflict Flagged as Dumfries Seats Inaugural Economic Development Authority

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Vice Mayor Monáe Nickerson

As Dumfries seats its first-ever Economic Development Authority (EDA), Potomac Local is examining a potential conflict-of-interest involving appointee Lawrence C. Nickerson, who is married to Vice Mayor Monáe Nickerson — a relationship that raises disclosure and recusal questions as the new body begins work.

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Prince William

80 Townhomes Approved for Former Sport and Health Site in Woodbridge

By Caitlyn Meisner
13000 Sport and Health Drive in the Occoquan District. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

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Fredericksburg

Complete Streets Plan Aims to Make Region Safer for Walkers, Cyclists

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

A citizens advisory panel heard Wednesday that the Fredericksburg region has logged more than 400 crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists since 2016, underscoring the need for safer, more connected roadways.

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Fredericksburg

City Pulls the Plug on Cable TV Board, Renews Cox Contract

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

City Council on Sept. 9 approved two measures on cable television, extending Cox Communications’ right to operate in the city while eliminating a commission once meant to give residents more oversight of cable service.

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Manassas

Manassas Scraps Church Street Battery Plan After Neighbors Raise Alarm

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas City Hall

City leaders have dropped plans to install Tesla battery units at the Church Street Generation Facility after weeks of pushback from nearby residents and additional safety reviews by staff.

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Stafford

After Years of Tax Hikes, Stafford Sets Timeline for Next Budget Showdown

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday, Sept. 16, on adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar, setting the stage for the county’s next major debate over taxes and spending.

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Schools

Prince William School Board Approves Code of Behavior Updates

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County School Board voted unanimously on September 3, 2025, to approve revisions to the division’s 2025–26 Code of Behavior, adding detail and correcting technical issues that surfaced after the policy was first adopted this spring.

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Region Moves to Expand Paratransit Options for Riders with Disabilities

By Uriah Kiser
A Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus serves a bus stop at the Stafford County Courthouse. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) is set to approve nearly a quarter-million dollars to expand paratransit service for residents who rely on accessible transportation.

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