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Housing Trust Fund Takes Center Stage in County’s Push for Affordable Housing

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors discussed a proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance during their meeting on November 19, 2024.

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Preview: Nov. 25 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

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Fredericksburg

Another Hurdle Crossed for Proposed Rappahannock River Bridge

By Mike Salmon
Finding a particular street in relation to the plans was the first step.

Fredericksburg officials used map boards and statistics to present potential plans for another bridge across the Rappahannock River at a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

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Schools

Stafford High Schools Struggle to Enforce Classroom Cell Phone Ban as Violations Soar

By Potomac Local News

According to the district’s monthly incident reports, high schools in Stafford County experienced a surge in disciplinary issues in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

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Prince William

Marina Way Extension Approved, Paving the Way for Riverfront Access

By Potomac Local News

November 19, 2024, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the extension of Marina Way in Woodbridge.

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Prince William

Data Centers Driving Up Legal Costs in Prince William: Taxpayers on Hook to Fight Lawsuits

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a resolution on November 19, 2024, to transfer $484,007 from the county’s contingency fund to address litigation costs and hire additional staff to handle data center real estate assessments.

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Virginia Committee Discusses Codifying Marriage Equality in State Constitution

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

On November 13, the House Privileges and Elections Committee convened to discuss House Joint Resolution 9, a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution that seeks to safeguard marriage equality.

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Manassas

Manassas City Council and School Board Discuss Space Needs in Joint Meeting

By Potomac Local News

On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Manassas City Council and School Board convened a joint meeting to discuss findings from a space needs study and the future of shared facilities for critical city and school operations.

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Schools

Stafford Schools Roll Out ‘Equitable’ Lottery System for Specialty Program Selection

By Potomac Local News

The updated system, designed to increase efficiency and accessibility, introduces a lottery system to manage high demand and shortens the acceptance response window from 16 days to just seven.

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Area Delegates Vote to Advance Abortion Bill

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Mike Mullin

On Tuesday, November 13, 2024, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee engaged in a debate over a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to glorify reproductive freedom, including the right to abortion, into the state’s constitution.

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