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Stafford hikes taxes 11%, increases school funding $16 million

By Uriah Kiser

It took multiple attempts, votes to reconsider, and 12 hours filled with arguments and accusations, but Stafford County now has the fiscal year 2024 budget that will take effect July 1, 2023.

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City manager spending cap raised to $100,000

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The Manassas Park Governing Body is debating how much city manager Lazlo Palko should be able to spend without first notifying his seven bosses. 

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Smile for the cameras, Prince William drivers; Sups approve traffic enforcement program

By Uriah Kiser
A traffic camera in a school zone.

Prince William County will use cameras to cite drivers speeding through school and construction zones and those who fail to stop at red lights.

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Taylor outlines ‘power hour’ lunch, autism classroom changes for next year

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor had little to say when asked if he expected the Board of Supervisors would vote to fully fund his school division’s $442 million 2024 budget.

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Developer promises homes for city employees, council mulls downtown rezoning

By Uriah Kiser
Thirty six townhomes are being considered on Wesley Avenue in Manassas.

In a first for the city, Manassas is considering rezoning more than two acres in the city’s downtown sector for a housing project that would give city government employees the first crack at renting homes.

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City considers increasing spending cap over mayor’s objections

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is debating how much city manager Lazlo Palko should be able to spend without first notifying his seven bosses. 

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County ‘stepping back’ from ‘Frogger’ flyover bridge project

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The Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles Civic Association will meet virtually on Thursday, January 26, to discuss alternative designs for a proposed flyover at Prince William County’s “Frogger” intersection.

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Popular Port of Falmouth park to only charge parking fees weekends, holidays

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Visitors to the popular Port of Falmouth Park on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County won’t have to pay to park on weekdays this summer.

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Dominion shares Possum Point landfill plans, Bailey noncommittal

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Dominion Energy is bullish on placing its remaining coal ash in a $347 million landfill at Possum Point.

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Mirco transit service coming to Dumfries, Quantico

By Potomac Local News

OmniRide’s board of directors, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, will meet on Thursday, April 6 and is expected to authorize a $1.6 million micro-transit service for the Dumfries and Quanitco areas.

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