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Published February 7, 2024 at 8:30AM

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta shed light on the occurrence of off-white, brownish suds and orange slime in the Occoquan River, clarifying that these phenomena are natural processes resulting from the breakdown of organic debris and bacterial action on iron, respectively.

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Locals Only: This Stafford County library branch is closing. Here’s why

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2024 at 9:00AM

Germanna Community College Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford County.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is set to cease operations at the Barbara J. Fried Center Joint Use Branch on Friday, February 16, 2024. The decision, according to a library spokesman, stems from several factors.

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Transformation Underway: Prince William Parkway interchange project nears completion

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2024 at 7:30AM

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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Politics

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

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 21, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:24PM

[Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash]

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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Politics

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

By Kevin Sandell

Published January 20, 2024 at 11:40AM | Updated January 20, 2024 at 2:49PM

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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Schools

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

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 19, 2024 at 10:46AM

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.