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Leadership Prince William welcomes Class of 2026 at Hylton Center send-off

By Potomac Local News
Tony Wilson, representing the Class of 2025, welcomed the incoming cohort. [Photo: Leadership Prince William]

Leadership Prince William welcomed its Class of 2026 with a ceremony in Manassas and began the group’s 10-month leadership journey.

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Stafford’s Running a Big Emergency Shelter Drill—Here’s What to Know

By Uriah Kiser

The staff at Stafford County will conduct a full-scale emergency shelter drill this Friday, October 3—and you may notice increased activity near Shirley Heim Middle School and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

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Lawsuit Against Prince William Chair Jefferson Raises Fears of Chilling Effect on Public Engagement

By Uriah Kiser
Desundra Jefferson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large [Photo: Alan Gloss]

A federal lawsuit filed against Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson At-large is raising alarms among local officials and candidates, who warn it could discourage public dialogue on controversial development projects.

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Manassas May Change Its Noise Ordinance For Car Washes

By Caitlyn Meisner
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Virginia taxpayers to get up to $400 back this fall

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Virginia taxpayers could see a little extra cash in their bank accounts this fall, thanks to a rebate announced by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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Alex Kang, of Woodbridge, in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, receives white coat

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Alex Kang from Woodbridge was one of 457 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students from five programs to receive their white coat during the university’s annual White Coat Ceremony.

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More on Friday’s lockdown at Mountain View High School

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On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Stafford Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported lockdown activation at Mountain View High School.

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Celebrate Community at the Courthouse Fair on the Square

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Residents of all ages are invited to attend the first-ever Courthouse Fair on the Square on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Judicial Center in Manassas.

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Early Voting Is Underway — Here’s Who’s Showing Up So Far

By Uriah Kiser
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Early voting is underway across Virginia, and local election officials are beginning to report how many voters have already come through their doors.

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Train Blocks Quantico’s Only Entrance—Back Gate Opened to Let People Out

By Uriah Kiser
A stopped train blocks Potomac Avenue in Quantico. [File Photo: Mayor Kevin Brown]

A train blocked the only way in and out of the Town of Quantico on Wednesday morning, forcing Marine Corps officials to open a back gate that’s usually kept locked.

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