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The Manassas City Council voted unanimously on Monday, January 13, 2024, to purchase a 1.56-acre property in Downtown Manassas from the Manassas Ice and Fuel Company (MIFCO). The $3.1 million acquisition is part of the city's ongoing strategy to control downtown development and foster community-focused growth.
The newly purchased property, which includes multiple parcels on Center Street, is zoned for industrial use (I-2), allowing developments up to 75 feet in height. City officials highlighted the importance of acquiring the land to guide its future use and prevent projects that may not align with the downtown's character.
âThis purchase ensures that we, as a city, can decide what happens on this key piece of land,â said Vice Mayor Wolfe. âWithout this step, the property could have been developed by-right into something like a storage facility or data center, which may not align with our downtown vision.â
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OmniRide commuter buses and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) have released their service schedules for Monday, January 20, 2025, coinciding with both the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Riders are encouraged to plan as services will be adjusted.
OmniRide Service Schedule for January 20, 2025
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced significant highway changes and closures to support the Virginia State Police during the upcoming Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump. Drivers traveling from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, are urged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as multiple bridges and ramps will be closed. Portable and overhead message signs will provide reminders of the closures.
The closures will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, January 20, and remain in effect until the conclusion of the inaugural events. Hereâs what drivers need to know:
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Prince William Times â For Heather Payne and her family, paying their annual car tax bill has been difficult. Together, she and her husband owe about $600 a year on two older cars, one of which is a 2014 model.
The Paynes have five children, and theyâve struggled since the pandemic. Payne said her husband was laid off from his job in sales, and she has juggled up to four jobs at a time to pay the bills.
Now, Payne has two jobs but she and her husband are still behind on their car tax payments. In June, she was surprised when her wages were garnished to pay the bill.
The Center Square â Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted a press conference Tuesday with other state leaders and advocacy groups supporting legislation that would only allow biological females to compete on womenâs sports teams in Virginia.
âVirginia will never roll back Title IX under the guise of false equity,â Miyares said. âLet us stand firmly with every girl and woman in Virginia to protect fairness, ensure safety, and uphold the opportunities they have earned.â
Women from the Roanoke College womenâs swim team were also in attendance, as a transgender student temporarily joined their team in 2023. So was Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer who became a voice for the Save Womenâs Sport movement after competing against transgender athlete Leah Thomas.
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Stafford County School Board received a presentation detailing the root causes behind the failure of the school bus transportation system, which left about 3,000 students without a ride during the first week of the 2024-2025 school year this past August.
The analysis, conducted by Transportation Advisory Services (TAS), highlighted organizational restructuring and the rushed implementation of new routing software as major contributors to the debacle.
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Stafford County School Board voted 6-1 to approve redistricting plan F1 in preparation for the countyâs sixth high school opening this Fall 2026. The plan addresses overcrowding and balances student populations across the district's high schools.
Key Changes Under Plan F1
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In this episode of the Potomac Local News podcast, we sit down with Don Pannell from Prince William Water to discuss the vital role of water infrastructure in Northern Virginia. From emergency preparedness plans to lessons learned from recent events in Richmond, Don shares insights into how Prince William Water ensures reliable service for over 300,000 residents.
Key topics include:
- How Prince William Water maintains a 99.999% reliability metric.
- The importance of proactive maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
- Collaborative efforts with Fairfax Water, including the Occoquan Crossing project.
- Educational programs like the Water Academy to engage the community.
Don also addresses concerns about future water needs as the region grows and sheds light on the investments required to maintain critical infrastructure.
Stay informed and connected:
Visit Prince William Water to learn more about their services and how they prepare for the unexpected.
