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New Commuter Assistance Plan Aims to Ease I-95 Gridlock for Fredericksburg Commuters

By Mike Salmon
[Photo: VDOT]

Northbound Interstate 95 commuters have another commuting tool: the updated Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan, which will be released soon as part of the FY25 – FY29 GWRideConnect Strategic Plan.

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VDH launches website for Lake Anna outbreak

By Kelly Sienkowski
Lake Anna (Photo: Virginia State Parks)

Virginia’s Department of Health (VDH) has set up an outbreak investigation website documenting the outbreak of Shiga toxin-inducing Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections in Lake Anna swimmers. 25 cases have been confirmed, and the only known common factor is swimming in the lake on Memorial Day weekend.

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County Water Service Customers to See Name Change

By Uriah Kiser

On July 1, 2024, the Prince William County Service Authority will officially rebrand as Prince William Water to reflect its mission better and enhance its environmental messaging.

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Prince William Supervisors Weigh Business Tax Expansion Amid Concerns

By Alan Gloss
Prince William County's finance director, Michelle Attreed, presented options for a new tax to the county board of Supervisors. [Photo by Alan Gloss]

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is considering a proposed ordinance options that would add equity to the current business and Professional Occupations Licensing tax (BPOL) tax by adding a licensing fee on all businesses in the county.

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Peeps Artists Come Out in the Summer Heat for the City’s Diorama Show

By Mike Salmon
Peeps pastels were everywhere.

Peeps – those sugary marshmallow treats that pop out around Easter to dominate Easter baskets alongside dyed eggs and plastic grass.

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3 Democrats, 3 Republicans Running for 3 Open Manassas City Council Seats

By Uriah Kiser
Left to right: Osina, Wolfe, Hutson

The results are in for the Manassas City Council Democratic Primary Election, and three candidates have emerged victorious: Mark D. Wolfe, Ashley R. Hutson, and Tom C. Osina.

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Fredericksburg Schools continues to discuss cell-phone free initiative

By Kelly Sienkowski
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) staff convened for two hours on June 18 to discuss the new cell phone policy. Forty faculty and staff members from two schools agreed that reducing cell phone usage would improve instruction but could not reach a consensus on disciplinary procedures.

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Manassas Bee Festival Returns for Fourth Year

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Bee Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 22, 2024, at Liberia House, 8601 Portner Avenue in Manassas.

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VRE getting cozier with Maryland’s MARC trains; to Reinstate Cross-Honor Agreement

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) services are set to strengthen their collaboration.

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Gainesville Planning Commissioner Dr. John W. Lyver, IV Dies Unexpectedly in Canada

By Alan Gloss
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Six months into his tenure as Gainesville Planning Commissioner, Dr. John W. Lyver, IV, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024, while on a personal trip to Canada.

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