In the first public meeting between the Board of County Supervisors and Prince William County Schools (PWCS) leadership on April 1, members from each body expressed their concerns over proposed cuts to public schools by President Donald Trump.
Since entering office on Jan. 20, Trump has released a flurry of executive orders targeting education, including an order to diminish the federal Department of Education. In late March, the department's workforce was reduced by 50% and many workers are being shifted to other federal departments.
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The Town of Dumfries is considering forming its own Economic Development Authority (EDA), a move that town leaders say would give them more flexibility and control over how to attract, retain, and grow businesses within the town's borders.
At its April 1, 2025 meeting, the Town Council received a detailed presentation outlining the authority and potential benefits of creating an EDA under the Virginia Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, passed by the state legislature in 1966. The act allows localities to establish Economic or Industrial Development Authorities (EDAs or IDAs) as separate legal entities to facilitate economic development.
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In one of the first major events at the Prince William Chamber of Commerceâs new headquarters, Northern Virginiaâs two newest congressmen will share insights from their first 100 days in office.
âThe First 100 Days: Our Freshmen Congressmenâs Perspectiveâ will take place Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Chamberâs new office, located at 9733 Buchanan Loop, Manassas. The event is open to Chamber members; admission is $10, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber Foundation. Breakfast will be served.
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Stafford County leaders are calling on the state to do more to support a growing veterans' tax relief program that now costs the county more than $27 million a year in lost revenue.
During a presentation at the April 1 Board of Supervisors meeting, Commissioner of Revenue Scott Mayausky said the constitutional amendment creating the real estate and personal property tax exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans was not accompanied by adequate guidance or funding from the state.
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Editorâs Note: This is the second in a six-part series called âA Conversation with the Superintendent,â based on a sit-down interview with Stafford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith. The series explores Dr. Smithâs vision for the division, including how he plans to fix school transportation, address special education and equity gaps, manage a growing budget crisis, recruit new talent, and navigate ongoing debates about diversity and inclusion. Stay with us each week for new installments.
Next up: Part Three â Reaching Every Learner
How is Stafford working to meet the needs of its most vulnerable students? In our next installment, Dr. Smith opens up about the growing challenges in special education and ESL, and reveals new strategies aimed at closing achievement gaps â even as the district grapples with limited resources and rising demands.
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City leaders, residents, and local contractors gathered at Jennie Dean Park on March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a host of new amenities at the cityâs largest park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the culmination of nearly a decade of planning, community engagement, and construction.
Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger addressed the crowd, reflecting on the long journey to the dayâs celebration.
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The cold temperatures in February took their toll on area roads, and now the drivers are playing dodgeball with the potholes. When dodging isnât successful, there can be a flat tire, a bent rim, or even worse for area drivers.
Daniel Martinez writes up the repair tickets all day at Power Tire on LaFayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
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The Haymarket Town Council revisited the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street during a work session on March 31, continuing its review of a special use permit (SUP) application submitted by Mohammed Kasim Gul. The application seeks approval to establish a permanent place of worship in the old Pace West school building for the local Muslim community.
It would share the space with federal contractor QBE.
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As Fredericksburg city officials weigh budget cuts, tax increases, and federal funding uncertainties, one possible source of future financial relief came up during a joint City Council and School Board budget work session: a data center under development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Councilman Jon Gerlach (At-Large) asked whether the city could receive advance personal property tax payments from Stack Infrastructure, the company behind the project. The goal: explore whether Fredericksburg could tap into future revenue sooner to help offset current budget pressures.
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A shakeup is underway in Stafford County politics. Longtime Falmouth District Supervisor Meg Bohmke announced she will not seek reelection, while School Board Member Maya Guy declared her candidacy for the Aquia District seat on the Board of Supervisors.
During the April 1, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, Bohmke, who has served 12 years on the board and four years previously on the school board, said she is stepping away from public office.
