Manassas

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.

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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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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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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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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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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.