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Stafford seeks stronger voice at SCC as Kraken Loop advances

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a resolution authorizing continued county action on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Transmission Line Project.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg eyes aging shopping centers for higher-density housing along Routes 1 and 3

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg city staff presented a corridor redevelopment strategy to reposition aging commercial shopping centers along Route 3 and Route 1 as key sites for future housing as the city runs out of undeveloped land.

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Stafford

Stafford supervisors declare drought watch, approve voluntary water restrictions

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday declaring a drought watch and authorizing voluntary water conservation measures, citing a regional drought declaration and declining reservoir levels.

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Stafford

Enrollment dip won’t derail long-term school capital plans, Stafford officials say

By Potomac Local News
Kindergarten students get off the bus at Park Ridge Elementary School on "transition day," Monday, August 11, 2025. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County Public Schools officials told the Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2025, that recent enrollment data shows a temporary slowdown in student growth, leading school leaders to continue monitoring trends rather than making significant changes to the division’s long-range Capital Improvement Plan.

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Prince William

Ashworth Requests More Staff in FY27; Supervisors Signal Support

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

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Fredericksburg

City reaffirms support for housing project now delayed into early 2030s

By Potomac Local News
Fredericksburg City Hall

A long-planned permanent supportive housing development tied to Fredericksburg’s broader homelessness response will not seek key state financing until 2027, pushing any realistic opening of the project into the early 2030s, city officials and nonprofit leaders told City Council during a Dec. 9 work session.

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Manassas

Early-voting surge highlights need for bigger election facilities in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

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Opinion

Prince William Schools Aren’t Closing—And That’s the Point

By Uriah Kiser

In Prince William County, the message is becoming increasingly clear: Schools are open, and everyone—teachers and students alike—is expected to show up whenever possible.

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Manassas

Manassas considers new rules for data centers, warehouses near homes

By Potomac Local News
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Manassas is moving to tighten its rules on data centers and other large industrial buildings, as the City Council considers new standards aimed at protecting nearby neighborhoods from noise, height, and visual impacts.

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Prince William

Data centers emerge as political flashpoint at Prince William legislative meeting

By Potomac Local News
The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

Data center growth emerged as a key point of tension during a joint legislative meeting between Prince William County officials, School Board members, and state lawmakers held on December 3, 2025, as leaders weighed the economic benefits of the industry against growing concerns over energy capacity, land use, and community impact.

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