As federal legislation that would further legitimize a local Indian tribe sits idle, local historians call shenanigans.
On one side, there is Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-7, Stafford, Fredericksburg) and bill H.R. 5553 extending Federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. This bill, called the "Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act," extends federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, making the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes.
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More than 300 people signed up for the 45-minute tour, during which the public learned about the office’s mission, voter registration, equipment preparation, voting by mail, results reporting, and election officer staffing. Each segment offered an overview and practical demonstrations.
With partisan rhetoric about election security on both sides of the aisle, Eric Olson, Director of Prince William County Office of Elections, highlighted the importance of maintaining public trust. “We want to educate people on how elections work and the steps we take to ensure the integrity of their vote. With concerns about election integrity increasing, it’s important to show the public how the process operates.”
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Chief Michael Jones of the Fredericksburg Fire Department stood with Spanberger and described the derailment. “The cars were loaded down, and it was a low spot where the derailment was,” he said, pointing out the area. “It can be a problem,” he said, but our priority is to save lives.”
This train derailment on July 19, near the city’s downtown train station used by Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE), sent the locomotive into the sound wall, destroying a large section near one of the underused VRE parking lots.Â
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A 225-year-old family-run farm in Spotsylvania will open a winery.Â
Willow Oak Farm and Vineyards, owned and operated by the Smith family: Lee, Jeffrey, and Kenny, is currently in the design phase for its winery and production facility. The farm is located on Mill Pond Road.
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The city of Manassas has finalized an agreement to sell a parcel of land to Manassas Hotel Venture Too, LLC, paving the way for constructing a new Home2Suites extended-stay hotel. The latest development is poised to cater primarily to business travelers, providing much-needed accommodations.
The property, located along Gateway Drive and south of Godwin Drive in the development known as The Landing at Cannon Branch, was sold by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Manassas, which oversees the land's development. This project aligns with the city's vision of creating a mixed-use destination that includes office buildings, residential units, retail spaces, and hospitality facilities.
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Manassas City, Manassas Park, Stafford and Prince William counties ranked low in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Healthiest Communities ranking.
Using 92 metrics and 10 categories, U.S. News evaluated nearly 3,000 counties and cities across the nation to come up with the top 500 healthiest. Weights — or level of importance — were assigned to several categories, including population health, equity, education, the economy, housing, food, the environment, public safety, vitality and infrastructure.
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According to Ross Snare, chairman of the Manassas airport authority, the Manassas Regional Airport is poised to update the city council and community on its ongoing efforts to introduce commercial passenger flights at a town hall meeting in September.
In an email, Snare confirmed, "We are actually going to be presenting to council and community at the Townhall in September."
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At the Meet-the-Principals Night on Monday, August 5, 2024, Osbourn High School in Manassas introduced a new initiative to enhance the learning environment: the "Phone Home."
The "Phone Home" is a designated storage area for students' phones, which will be installed in every classroom. This initiative requires students to place their phones in the "Phone Home" at the start of each class and leave them there for the instructional period.
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The Van Buren Road project in Prince William County has received approval from the Board of Supervisors. The project will build a four-lane road with a sidewalk on one side and a pedestrian path on the other, connecting Dumfries Road to Cardinal Drive, aiming to address traffic congestion and improve mobility in the area.
Mary Ankers of the Prince William County Public Works office presented the project, stating, "It will provide some congestion relief, enhanced mobility, include pedestrian facilities, and improve safety."
The project has spent $1.3 million on environmental documentation and will move forward with $8 million allocated for design funding. Ankers noted, "We do not have money for right-of-way, utilities, or construction at this time. We really don't have a good schedule set for this."
