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Transformation Underway: Prince William Parkway interchange project nears completion

By Uriah Kiser
A new Continuous Green T intersection at Prince William Parkway and Brentsville Road is four months ahead of schedule, and $2 million under budget. [Photo: Prince William County Department of Transportation]

In an interview with Richard Windish from the Prince William County Department of Transportation, exciting details emerged about the ongoing transformation of the Prince William Parkway, particularly the interchange between Brentsville Road and Interstate 66.

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School Board votes to close schools on March 5 for Presidential Primary Election

By Caitlyn Meisner
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The Prince William County School Board voted Wednesday to designate March 5, the day of the presidential primary, as a student holiday and staff work day.

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Spanberger takes questions at town hall, challenged on congress’ lack of bipartisanship

By Kevin Sandell
Rep. Abagail Spanberger (D-Va. 7th) [Photo: Facebook]

During her monthly “Virginia-Focused Town Hall” Wednesday night, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D – Va. 7, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania) faced challenging questions from constituents across the district.

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Stafford supervisors delay vote on trailer classrooms, critical of mid-year budget request

By Caitlyn Meisner

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to delay the vote on trailer – or modular – classrooms until the February 6 meeting following a request from the county School Board.

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Closing the circuit: Fredericksburg bike trails closer to completion

By Mike Salmon
The trails around Fredericksburg take many shapes.

As Fredericksburg city grows, the local bicycling community grows along with it.

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Purple streetlights frustrate residents, councilwoman

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash]

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis recently addressed the issue of replacing purple-colored streetlights in the city.

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Roem confident in FOIA reform bill that places caps on what public bodies can charge

By Uriah Kiser
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Virginia Senator Danica Roem (D-30, Gainesville, Manassas) is encouraged about her bill to reform the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fees.

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Dumfries to celebrate 275th milestone over three days in May

By Uriah Kiser

Dumfries turns 275 years old this year, and the town council got an update on a planned three-day event to commemorate the milestone.

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Town leaders praise new Dumfries Citizen Connect app

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council received a presentation on the new Dumfries Citizen Connect app, presented by Kevin Strauss of GoGov, during its January 9, 2024 meeting.

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FredNats, convention center collaborate to draw larger crowds; Griffin crosses the river and applies to be on city’s EDA

By Kelly Sienkowski

The FredNats, Fredericksburg’s Minor League Baseball team, and the city’s convention center are working to draw more people.

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