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Manassas

Pat Geary Elected Chairman of Manassas City Republican Committee

By Uriah Kiser

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.

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Stafford

Stafford schools to dump trailers as enrollment drops

By Uriah Kiser
Trailers at Park Ridge Elementary School in North 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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Prince William

Debt Surge Warning: Prince William Advisors See AAA Risk in Rising School and County Borrowing

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County’s financial advisors presented a stark assessment during the Board of County Supervisors work session on March 10, 2026: the county’s outstanding debt is on track to surge more than 60% over the next five years, reaching approximately $1.94 billion by the end of FY2031.

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Schools

Could your child walk farther to school? Stafford considers using fewer buses, explores efficiencies

By Uriah Kiser
Kindergarten students get off the bus at Park Ridge Elementary School on "transition day," Monday, August 11, 2025. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County Public Schools is considering expanding non-transportation zones (NTZs), areas where no bus service is provided, and families are responsible for getting students to school.

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Manassas

Manassas bids farewell to City Attorney S. Craig Brown after 8 years

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council paused its March 9, 2026, meeting to honor retiring City Attorney S. Craig Brown, presenting a proclamation commending his eight years of service as the city’s first in-house legal counsel.

Vice Mayor Mark D. Wolfe, the sole remaining council member from those who unanimously appointed Brown on February 20, 2018, read Resolution R-2026-743. Wolfe lightheartedly noted he “drew the short straw” for the task but affirmed the decision’s success. “We made a good choice… Life is a lot easier in Manassas than in Charlottesville,” he said, alluding to Brown’s prior role in the more contentious environment of Charlottesville.

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Breaking News

Republican Jeannie LaCroix Wins Woodbridge District Supervisor Special Election in Upset Victory

By Uriah Kiser
LaCroix

Republican Jeannie M. LaCroix, Republican, has won the special election for the Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, defeating Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan “Sef” Casim and write-in candidate Pamela Montgomery, Democrats, in a low-turnout contest marked by controversy and party division.

Unofficial results from the Prince William County Office of Elections show LaCroix receiving 43.73% of the vote (1,694 votes), Casim with 37.07% (1,436 votes), and write-ins (primarily for Montgomery) at 19.20% (744 votes). The total turnout reflects a divided Democratic base in a district that has historically leaned strongly Democratic.

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Stafford

Buc-ee’s Hearing Deferred Again at Stafford Planning Commission, Stage Set for Other Zoning Debates

By Uriah Kiser

A hearing on the proposed Buc-ee’s travel center has been deferred for a second time at the Stafford County Planning Commission, shifting the public hearing from January to March 25, 2026.

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Features

Egg Hunts, Reptiles and Free Movies: Stafford Parks’ Spring Lineup

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a fun-filled spring with a lineup of family-friendly special events designed to entertain kids and parents alike. From egg hunts to reptile encounters and sensory-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks.

Families looking for engaging ways to spend time together should mark their calendars and register soon—these popular programs tend to fill up quickly.

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Prince William

Prince William’s Co-Responder Program Diverts 72% of Crises from Custody: A Year in Review

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

In a year marked by innovative partnerships and proactive measures, Prince William County’s co-responder program has emerged as a beacon of progress in addressing behavioral health crises, successfully diverting 72% of cases from custody in 2025.

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