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19 Prince William Schools Receive ‘Distinguished’ Marks from New VDOE Analysis

By Caitlyn Meisner

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New Chair Jill Spall Sets 2026 Agenda for Manassas City Public Schools

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas School Board Chair Jill Spall reads to a classroom of children. [Photo: Manassas City Public Schools]

Incoming Manassas City School Board Chair Jill Spall is outlining her vision for the year ahead as the division enters 2026, while Potomac Local News recaps a busy and at times divisive 2025 marked by academic performance concerns, policy debates, and major budget and governance decisions.

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Elevate 2030: Prince William schools target universal pre-K, career pathways, and AI training

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D. [Alan Gloss]

Prince William County Public Schools is charting a new course for the next four years with Elevate 2030, a strategic plan that places artificial intelligence, early childhood education, workforce preparation, and family support at the center of the division’s future.

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What December Ridership Shows — and Doesn’t — About OmniRide Commuter Demand

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide reported higher commuter bus ridership in December, even as local routes declined, offering a mixed picture of transit demand in Prince William County heading into winter.

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Fredericksburg

Legacy of Horace Hill Packs Fredericksburg Visitor Center

By Mike Salmon
National Park Service rangers’ Ashley Ranalli and Supervisor Lewis Rogers shared information about the investigative steps it took.

On May 5, 1864, Horace Hill was killed near Chancellorsville while fighting Confederate forces with the 111th New York Volunteers, commanded by Lt. Reuben J. Myers.

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Forum says Virginia abortion amendment could reach voters in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

A public educational forum in Woodbridge examined how soon Virginians could vote on a proposed reproductive freedom amendment, with panelists outlining scenarios that could place the measure on the ballot as early as April 2026.

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Dumfries Town Council rejects move to repeal EDA ordinance

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council on Jan. 6 voted down an ordinance that would have dissolved the town’s Economic Development Authority, leaving the EDA in place after a closely divided 4-3 vote.

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Leopold’s Preserve draws 20,000 visitors a year, foundation tells Haymarket officials

By Uriah Kiser

Representatives of the White House Farm Foundation presented an overview of Leopold’s Preserve to the Haymarket Town Council on Monday, detailing the conservation property’s history, public access, and ongoing stewardship efforts.

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From data centers to school meals, Roem and Thomas preview 2026 session in Haymarket

By Uriah Kiser

State Sen. Danica Roem and Del. Josh Thomas, both Democrats, briefed the Haymarket Town Council on their legislative priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly during the council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, highlighting proposals tied to data centers, energy infrastructure, education, and local government authority.

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Silver and Engagement Rings Shine in Fredericksburg as Holiday Spending Rolls On

By Mike Salmon
Pizza is always a big seller on Caroline Street so the crowd at Benny Vitali's on Caroline Street was not a surprise.

For small businesses, the Christmas holidays are critical to the bottom line, and many rely on strong sales to meet yearly goals.

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