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Published December 20, 2021 at 6:00AM

The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 49th Session graduated on Friday, December 17, 2021, in a ceremony at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow.

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Police report: 1 captured after shooting, armed carjacking in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published December 17, 2021 at 2:07PM

Burglars hit Ashdale Plaza in Dale City

During the investigation into the shooting that was reported to have occurred in the area near Bank of America on Crossing Pl. and the Prince William Parkway on December 15, detectives determined that the incident stemmed from an armed carjacking.

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Separate bathrooms, outdoor classrooms wanted for Stafford’s 6th high school

By Rick Horner

Published December 17, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 9:03AM

A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

Residents weighed in on the coming sixth county high school for the first time.

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Accounting glitch leads to $70,000 property tax underbilling in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 17, 2021 at 9:00AM

About 450 Manassas Park residents received a Real Estate property tax bill for less than they owed.

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By Potomac Local News

Published December 17, 2021 at 6:00AM

Winding Creek Road in Stafford County [VDOT]

This week, Stafford County recognized the owners of the six properties most recently added to its Purchase of Development Rights Program.

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Police report: Gun stolen from Stafford house recovered in El Salvador, suspect nabbed at Dulles

By Potomac Local News

Published December 16, 2021 at 1:00PM | Updated December 17, 2021 at 12:18PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Police report: Gun stolen from Stafford house recovered in El Salvador, suspect nabbed at Dulles

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Stafford approves alternative design for pedestrian and bike path

By Rick Horner

Published December 16, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 9:03AM

Leeland Road [Photo: VDOT]

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Annaburg Manor master plan approved; Park will host weddings and events

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2021 at 9:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:46PM

Annaburg Manor

A new master plan will guide the development of the latest public park in Manassas, Annaburg Manor.

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By Potomac Local News

Published December 16, 2021 at 6:00AM

Rains that fell on December 4, 2020 led to a washout on Brooke Road in Stafford County. [Photo: Jason Pelt]

Northam proposes to end grocery tax, cut income tax, give rebates: Before departing from the governor’s office in mid-January, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to include tax relief for businesses and low-income residents in his two-year budget proposal, he announced Tuesday. [The Center Square]

Brooke Road flooding fix: Stafford County supervisors voted Tuesday night unanimously to apply for a federal grant to help end the excessive flooding on Brooke Road each time it rains. [Fredericksburg.com]