Manassas

The Manassas City Council on May 11 approved the city’s FY 2027 budget, setting the real estate tax rate at $1.24 per $100 of assessed value while repealing the $25 annual vehicle license decal fee, offering some direct relief to households even as assessments and utility rates continue to climb.

The budget, which takes effect July 1, passed with support but drew a dissenting vote from Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis. It maintains healthy reserves at approximately $33 million — about 20% of the budget, well above the city’s 15% target — while funding full staffing for Engine 501, competitive salaries and health insurance, schools, and state-mandated social services.


Prince William

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) is scheduled to consider approval of a long-debated age-restricted development on the historic Kline farm during its May 12, 2026, meeting.

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Fredericksburg

At its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, the Fredericksburg City School Board received an update highlighting substantial growth in special education services as the division navigates shifting enrollment trends.

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Stafford

In Stafford County, a new nonprofit sports facility is stepping up to the plate with a mission that goes beyond wins and losses.

Champion Sportsplex aims to fill a longstanding gap for local sports families. While Stafford has long supported leagues and travel teams, indoor spaces for athletes to practice, train, and develop skills outside of organized schedules have been limited.


Manassas

In the latest episode of the Potomac Local News podcast, host Uriah Kiser sat down with former Manassas City Councilwoman Lynn Forkell-Greene to unpack a whirlwind week in local politics and ongoing development issues facing the city.

Forkell-Greene, a longtime community advocate and active voice in Manassas affairs, provided insight into the surprise resignation of Delegate Michelle Maldonado and its ripple effects on city leadership.


Manassas Park

Manassas Park families attending this year’s high school graduation will enjoy a more convenient evening ceremony instead of the traditional Saturday morning.

City Manager Carl Cole announced at the May 5 governing body meeting that Manassas Park High School’s graduation has moved to Friday evening, June 5, with shuttle operations centered at the city’s four-story parking garage.