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DEI Debate: Prince William Commission Defends Local Protections After Trump Executive Order

Published February 15, 2025 at 9:41AM

Members of the Prince William Human Rights Commission deliberate on February 13, 2025 [Photo by Alan Gloss]

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming its commitment to enforcing local civil rights protections amid changes to federal policies regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Fredericksburg Planning Commission Rejects Technology Overlay District Proposal

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2025 at 2:55PM

Fredericksburg City Hall

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Prince William Schools Superintendent Proposes $1.9 Billion Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published February 14, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated February 14, 2025 at 2:17PM

Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade. [Courtesy of PWCS on X]

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Bundled Up and Giving Back: Fredericksburg Prepares for the Coldest Night

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 14, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated February 14, 2025 at 11:56AM

Micah organizes the "Coldest Night of the Year" in Fredericksburg, to raise awareness for homelessness. (Photo | Micah)

Although the area has already braved several winter storms in 2025, Fredericksburg’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is still nine days away.

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Manassas

Manassas City School Board Discusses Collective Bargaining Initiative

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 6:27PM

Manassas City Public Schools teacher. [Photo: Manassas City Public Schools]

The Manassas City School Board met on February 5, 2025, where members discussed the Manassas Education Association’s (MEA) decision to initiate a collective bargaining campaign. The discussion revealed concerns about funding, legal implications, and the potential impact on the school division’s ability to retain teachers.

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‘It’s Common Sense’: Prince William County Girls React to Trump’s Sports Order

By Alan Gloss

Published February 13, 2025 at 1:21PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 6:37PM

Four female athletes from Prince William County were among those who attended the February 5, 2025, signing ceremony, where President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports.

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Officials Push for Federal Funding as Manassas Airport Eyes Commercial Service in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 12:54PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 6:37PM

The Manassas Regional Airport is on the verge of a major transformation as it progresses toward becoming a Part 139 certificated airport, a designation that would allow it to offer commercial airline service.

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Haymarket Police Introduce New Traffic Data Collection System

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 11, 2025 at 10:37PM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:06AM

The Haymarket Police Department has launched a new initiative to collect and analyze traffic volume data to enhance road safety and improve traffic management in town.

During the Haymarket Town Council meeting on February 3, 2025, Police Chief Allen Sibert shared findings from a speed sign installed on the eastbound lane of Washington Street, the town’s main thoroughfare. The data collected over the past six months revealed that the highest volume of traffic occurs during lunchtime hours, surpassing even the traditional rush hour periods.

“This data is invaluable as it allows us to better understand traffic patterns and adjust enforcement efforts accordingly,” said Chief Sibert. “We want to ensure our roads remain safe and that we are using our resources where they are most needed.”

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Fredericksburg

Twin Lake Drive and Kensington Pedestrian Connector Project Underway

By Mike Salmon

Published February 10, 2025 at 10:27PM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:07AM

Fredericksburg is taking another step forward to become a more walkable community with the recent start of construction off LaFayette Boulevard, which is part of the city’s Twin Lake Drive and Kensington Pedestrian Connector project.

This $2.4 million project includes extending a 10-foot wide paved shared-use path along the north side of Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street in the City of Fredericksburg. The path will be accessible, with ramps and crosswalks built where the route intersects with Twin Lakes Drive, Springwood Drive, Kensington Place, and St. Paul Street.

The project includes a paved access point to the Virginia Central Railway Trail from the cul-de-sac of Springwood Drive, and a bike repair station will be installed at Alum Spring Park.

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Manassas

Plan B for Route 28? What Comes After the Bypass Cancelation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2025 at 2:15PM | Updated February 7, 2025 at 8:54PM

Prince William County has scrapped its $300 million Route 28 Bypass project, leaving residents and officials debating the next steps for traffic relief. The project, which would have taken 70 homes, faced rising costs, land acquisition hurdles, and a lack of Fairfax County support. Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger criticized the decision, saying her city is “stuck in the middle.” Meanwhile, State Sen. Danica Roem is pushing forward with $62.5 million in intersection improvements. A town hall on Route 28’s future will be held Feb. 26 at Manassas Park City Hall. Read more about what’s next for local transportation.

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