Fredericksburg

A 32-year-old Spotsylvania man was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly boarded a Fredericksburg city school bus while masked, attempted to enter James Monroe High School, and assaulted a staff member when denied access, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department and Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS).

The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. on March 13, 2026, at the high school in Fredericksburg. Police reported the man boarded a city school bus illegally and arrived at James Monroe High School. Upon attempting to enter the building, the school staff refused him access.


Stafford

The Stafford County Planning Commission unanimously approved a four-month extension for Buc-ee’s proposed travel center on March 11, 2026, despite calls from residents to reject the request and force the company to restart the application process.

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The Manassas Young Marines, a dedicated unit of the national youth development program, has just been named Division 1 Unit of the Year—a testament to years of hard work, heart, and community impact.

The national Young Marines is a nonprofit youth education and service program open to boys and girls ages 8 through high school graduation (or age 18+). It emphasizes character building, leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a commitment to drug-free, healthy living—drawing inspiration from Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment, without requiring any military family background or pushing enlistment.


Schools

The Stafford County School Board is examining a potential revenue-sharing agreement with the Board of Supervisors that could provide schools with more stable, multi-year funding and reduce the uncertainty tied to the annual budget cycle.

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Prince William

The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors showed majority support during its March 10, 2026, work session for placing a potential bond referendum before voters in November 2026 that would authorize borrowing for parks, open space, libraries, and — for the first time since the 2019 attempt — an indoor sports facility.

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Council Member Theresa Coates Ellis highlighted the event during the March 9, 2026, City Council meeting, calling it “a big favorite in our city.” She encouraged everyone to “wear your green so you don’t get pinched” and to “support our businesses afterwards—our restaurants and our shops, and our factory and our museum… so much to see and do in Manassas.”

The parade offers a classic seasonal kickoff, with participants and spectators alike filling the charming downtown area to celebrate Irish heritage and local spirit.


Manassas

The City of Manassas Republican Committee has a new leader following an uncontested election. Pat Geary was elected chairman on March 11, 2026, succeeding outgoing Chairman George Ellis. Geary will serve a two-year term.

Geary, a retired senior federal official, has resided in Manassas for the past seven years with his wife, daughter, and son. He brings extensive leadership experience, having held positions at the local, state, and national levels across multiple states over the last 45 years. A published author, trainer, and parliamentarian, Geary has traveled widely across all 50 states and four continents, focusing on policy development, process improvement, and career advancement for others.


Fredericksburg

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) celebrated outstanding contributions to historic preservation during its 71st Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event honored individuals, businesses, and organizations for their exceptional efforts in safeguarding the Fredericksburg area’s unique cultural heritage and historic built environment.

The awards highlight a range of projects and lifelong commitments that protect the city’s architectural legacy, from rehabilitating historic homes to restoring iconic signage and conserving key structures.


Stafford

Stafford County Public Schools is advancing a phased reduction of its 60 elementary modular classrooms—installed between 2021 and 2024 to accommodate a surge in student enrollment—as updated November 2025 projections reflect slower future growth and a rare recent one-year decline.

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