As the debate heats up over who serves the best pizza in Potomac Local Land, your favorite spots are taking the lead. Current front-runners include Montclair Family Restaurant, Brixx, and a variety of beloved local joints. But the competition isnât over yet!
We need your expertise to finalize this tasty contest. Whether youâre a fan of thin crust, deep dish, or something uniquely delicious, your opinion is crucial. Cast your vote nowâyou have until Friday, May 10, 2024, to weigh in on this delicious debate. Participate in our reader survey by clicking our simple one-answer Google Form and naming your top pick for the tastiest pizza joint in Fredericksburg, Manassas, Woodbridge, and beyond.
Help us crown the reigning pizza champion of Potomac Local Land! Share your favorite spot and encourage fellow pizza lovers to vote as well. Stay tuned for the final results, coming soon after the poll closes. Donât miss this chance to support your favorite local pizzeria and influence the communityâs choice of the best pizza place in town.
Your vote could tip the scales. Make it count!
“Universities get about a trillion dollars a year from taxpayers. On average about 90%+ of contributions from university faculty and staff go to leftist causes and candidates.
So essentially we are being forced to not only subsidize the leftist indoctrination of our children. We’re being forced to subsidize the campaigns of the politicians who continuously advocate for more of your tax dollars going to hyper-leftist universities.
And the moment you question this, you will be told you’re âanti-education.â
We’re not âanti-education,â we just think if universities sitting on billion-dollar endowments are doing such a great job, they should be able to convince us to give them our money, instead of convincing politicians to confiscate it and give it to them.”
— Virignia Delegate Nicholas Frietas on X
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Stafford County officials clarified that there will be no hearing during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 7, regarding the proposed Buc-ee’s gas station.
This clarification comes after inaccuracies reported by WUSA-TV, which the county has asked to correct.
The proposed development includes plans for a 74,000-square-foot travel center off Exit 140 on Interstate 95, featuring 120 fuel pumps and additional amenities. The mega gas station would abut the Embrey Mill neighborhood.
Residents have expressed concerns about potential impacts on local traffic and noise levels.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors faces a looming decision on the Clift Farm proposal by Jarrell Properties, Inc., which seeks to rezone 57 acres from Agricultural to Urban Residential - Medium Density. The development area, located on Clift Farm Road, just off Leland Road in the Falmouth District, plans for 141 age-restricted homes.
The site, mostly undeveloped, houses a single-family dwelling and includes areas of open farm fields and woods. Surrounding lands comprise rural residential properties and undeveloped parcels. The proposed development has sparked concerns due to its intensity and potential impacts on local infrastructure.
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âWhat we found was really disturbing,â said Acting Director Kevin D. Walsh in a December 2023 news conference releasing the final report. The investigation found the training sessions, organized by the New Jersey-based company Street Cop, not only promoted unconstitutional policing tactics, like extending police stops to develop probable cause but also fostered an environment where police officers glorified violence against civilians, discriminated against women and minorities, and a disregarded citizensâ civil liberties like searching vehicles without probable cause. The findings of the investigation exposed the lack of centralized oversight of police training across law enforcement agencies nationwide, including in Virginia.
According to the New Jersey governmentâs report, the six-day training conference held by Street Cop in Atlantic City in October 2021 drew nearly 1,000 police officers. The investigation highlighted several deficiencies in the training, including discriminatory and harassing comments, advocacy for unconstitutional policing tactics such as stopping motorists without reason or prolonging police stops illegally, and the promotion of a "warrior" approach to policing that dehumanized civilians. Such practices directly contradicted nearly a decade of police reforms aimed at curbing bias and excessive force in policing, undermining community trust.
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On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:41 a.m., the Prince William Fire and Rescue Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 13000 block of Dominique Estates Lane, located in Haymarket. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy flames engulfing a single-family home. Fortunately, none of the occupants were present at the time of the incident.
The intensity of the blaze necessitated extensive firefighting efforts, compounded by the absence of nearby fire hydrants. As a result, the home suffered significant damage, rendering it unsafe for habitation. Two adults and three children have been displaced as a consequence.
Regrettably, one firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening injury during the operation and was subsequently transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Following investigations by the Fire Marshal’s Office, the incident has been deemed accidental in nature. The fire started in the rear of the house.
“My Board colleagues and I unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, raising the âData Center Taxâ rate from $2.15 to $3.70 (the current maximum allowable threshold) and lowering the real property tax rate from $0.966 to $0.920. This shifts more of the tax burden onto some of the worldâs wealthiest corporations while advancing community priorities through investments in key areas such as public safety, social services, sustainability, parks, and multi-modal transportation.
— Prince William County Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye in an email to constituents.
More Specialty Courts?
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will discuss the enhancement and expansion of specialty courts at the Safe and Secure Communities briefing scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. Specialty courts focus on cases involving substance abuse, mental health issues, and provide tailored interventions to address the root causes of criminal behavior. The briefing will also touch on other public safety initiatives and the implementation of pretrial services aimed at improving the efficiency of the criminal justice system. The event is open to the public and will take place at the county government building, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. Watch live.
