Manassas City Council members praised the Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) at its recent meeting for its resilience from leadership changes and efforts to reduce crime.
The body's Feb. 24 meeting featured an MCPD annual report on 2024. The former interim police chief, Trey Lawler, gave the presentation alongside Doug Keen, the former interim city manager who stepped down from his position as MCPD chief to fill the role in November 2023.
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The Occoquan Town Council has directed town staff to research the feasibility of a business recruitment program. The goal is to explore ways to attract new businesses and strengthen the town’s economic landscape.
During the February 18, 2025, Town Council meeting, council members debated the potential benefits and challenges of establishing a structured business recruitment initiative. While previous discussions had stalled due to limited staffing and financial constraints, council members agreed to proceed with a formal evaluation.
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The Town of Haymarket’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget will be presented to the Town Council on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. by Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Emily L. Kyriazi. The proposed financial plan outlines revenue projections, key expense changes, and priorities for town operations in the coming year.
The FY2026 draft budget builds on previous financial planning while incorporating adjustments for salaries, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development in alignment with the Town’s Strategic Plan.
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Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter recently unveiled a $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, sparking a heated debate among supervisors and residents over the county’s consistent budget surpluses, rising tax rates, and spending priorities.
Under his proposal, the budget maintains the real estate tax rate at 92 cents per $100 assessed value. Yet, due to increased property assessments, the average residential tax bill will rise by $276 to $5,165.
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Lateef addressed attendees at a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2024, at Battlefield High School near Haymarket, vowing to resist federal pressure to close the school division’s DEI office. His remarks were met with a standing ovation.
“Tomorrow, [President Trump] has said that any school division that doesn’t close their DEI office, we’ll cut federal funding. Well folks, tomorrow we will proceed as usual and I’ll see him in court. He’s coming after our immigrant kids. You’re sitting in the 10th most diverse county in all of America. So when you come after our children on ICE raids, we will see you in court.”
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Historic Celebrations Are Coming to Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028. On this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, we sit down with Sam McKelvey, Executive Director of the Fredericksburg Area Museum, to discuss the planning process, the importance of engaging the entire community, and what residents and visitors can expect.
What’s in Store for These Celebrations?
Signature Events & Community Engagement – Learn how the region is planning multi-year commemorations.
Fredericksburg’s Unique Role in American History – From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, Fredericksburg played a crucial role in shaping the nation.
New Museum Exhibits & Preservation Efforts – Discover updates at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, including the newly discovered 19th-century bateau found in the Rappahannock River.
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A judge ordered the release of Latoya Crabbe from jail after dismissing a second-degree murder charge against her, citing repeated missed deadlines by the prosecution. Crabbe, a Manassas mother of three, had been accused of killing her estranged husband, Curtis Crabbe, in October 2024.
Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Angela Horan’s decision came after she denied a request from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to continue the case. With no viable path forward, the office was forced to drop the charges.
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A taste of New York City mixed with a little Prohibition inspiration: Galvin's Deli will open soon at 216 William Street.
Owners Paul and Emma Stoddard are combining family history with culinary experience to offer a new Fredericksburg dining experience. Paul was a co-owner of Sunken Well Tavern for almost 20 years until he recently sold his stake in 2024. Emma grew up in New York City, raised on Jewish deli foods and worked in restaurants and bakeries. In the early 1900s, her great-grandfather owned Martin Galvin's Cafe in New Jersey. Emma said, "We married those ideas together to bring Galvin’s to life again."
Galvin's focuses on homemade foods, including "from-scratch" proteins like pastrami, corned beef brisket, and roasted turkey, as well as hand-made bagels and baked goods. Paul said part of what makes Galvin's unique is making their own, in-house meats instead of buying mass-produced products. The deli will be a grab-and-go sandwich shop with hot soups available daily. The deli counter offers classic deli foods like potato salad, smoked salmon, pimento cheese, deli salads, and latkes.
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The long-awaited Mill at Occoquan development faces financial hurdles. The project's developer, Kevin Sills, is reaching out to the town council to discuss potential changes in the project's scope.
During the February 18, 2025, Occoquan Town Council meeting, town officials revealed that Sills contacted them regarding the increasing construction costs. Initially proposed in 2018, the project originally called for 52 residential units atop first-floor retail spaces but may no longer be financially viable under its current design.
