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Woodbridge Forum Tackles Democrats’ Redistricting Push

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William Committee of 100 (PWC100), a nonpartisan local business and civic group serving Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, is hosting a community forum on Virginia’s proposed redistricting constitutional amendment. The event, “The Rush to Remap: Are You Ballot-Ready?”, takes place Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Brittany’s Restaurant in Woodbridge.

Networking starts at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. and running until 9 p.m. The forum includes a buffet dinner featuring salmon, lemon pepper chicken, BBQ meatballs, Caesar salad, roasted potatoes, rice, vegetable medley, cheesecake, and soft drinks, plus a cash bar. Tickets cost $35 for PWC100 members and $40 for non-members, with registration required.

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Forum says Virginia abortion amendment could reach voters in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

A public educational forum in Woodbridge examined how soon Virginians could vote on a proposed reproductive freedom amendment, with panelists outlining scenarios that could place the measure on the ballot as early as April 2026.

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Gainesville Debate: Candidates United in Opposing New Data Centers, Call for Rural Preservation

By Uriah Kiser

Two candidates vying to represent Gainesville on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors agreed Friday night that the county must stop approving new data centers and refocus on preserving the rural character that defines western Prince William.

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Catch This Panel on the Future of News at Manassas Museum

By Potomac Local News

A panel of local journalists and media experts will take center stage at the Manassas Museum on Thursday, May 15, 2025, to explore how nonstop news, citizen reporting, and social media are reshaping the world of journalism.

The event, titled “News Reboot: When News Went Live,” is hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 as part of its annual membership meeting. It runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and features a catered buffet dinner alongside a discussion on how the news industry is evolving—and what that means for civic trust and public accountability.

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Experts Warn Federal Job Cuts Could Ripple Through Prince William Economy

By Uriah Kiser
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The panel, moderated by University of Mary Washington political science professor Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, focused on the sweeping changes being proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal initiative aiming to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending.

Federal cuts coming

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Northern Virginia Leaders Address Federal Workforce Cuts with 2 Community Events

By Uriah Kiser

As federal workforce reductions continue to shake the government contracting sector, businesses, employees, and community leaders across Northern Virginia are coming together to discuss the economic impact and explore solutions. Two upcoming events—one hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 and another by the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC)—aim to address the challenges created by federal agencies’ budget cuts and workforce reductions.

With thousands of professionals in the region reliant on federal contracts, the NVBCC aims to provide a space for business owners, contractors, and employees to connect and strategize on ways to pivot amid economic uncertainty.

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Prince William County Committee of 100 explores nuclear power

By Alan Gloss

At a presentation hosted by the Prince William County Committee of 100, the community gathered to explore the potential utilization of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a viable energy source for the Northern Virginia region.

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Prince William Committee of 100 to address Human Trafficking in the community

By Potomac Local News
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Bel O’Neill, president of the committee, said the committee’s decision to focus on human trafficking coincided with National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. While initially unaware of the national event, the alignment added importance to the local initiative, she added.

A panel comprising experts such as Wesley Dawson, director of the office of community safety in Prince William County, Detective Abigail McLaughlin, with Prince William police special victims unit, and representatives from ACTS and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking.

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Clean water forum planned at Brittany’s Restaurant

By Potomac Local News
Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson

The Prince William Committee of 100 will present a forum on clean water.

Dinner and a forum will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Brittany’s Restaurant in Lake Ridge, 12449 Dillingham Square. The cost is $35 for the Prince William Committee of 100 members and $40 for nonmembers. Registration is accepted online.

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