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Stafford County could finally name its long-teased “high-end” grocery store on Feb. 17, 2026, when supervisors hold a public hearing on selling the former Old Moncure Elementary School site at 75 Moncure Lane for a grocery-anchored redevelopment.
County documents describe the proposal as bringing a “high-end grocer” new to the Stafford market to the 10-acre property near Garrisonville Road. The board has not publicly identified the retailer.
Prince William County police conducted a precautionary search at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge on Tuesday after unconfirmed reports that a firearm had been seen inside the building, ultimately finding no weapon and reporting no injuries.
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Two major housing and human services projects in Prince William County and Fredericksburg are moving forward after receiving millions in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process.
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Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger announced she will step down from office two years early, with Dec. 31, 2026, marking her final day as mayor.
The announcement sets a defined timeline for a leadership transition at City Hall in the independent city of Manassas.
