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Manassas

Manassas Balances Civil War Legacy with Modern Growth, Survey Reveals

By Uriah Kiser
A band played on the steps of the Manassas Museum during Civil War Weekend in 2014. [Photo: Manassas City]

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Fredericksburg

Greenbrier Shopping Center Faces Redevelopment: Mixed-Use Plan Includes 173 Townhouses

By Kelly Sienkowski

The Fredericksburg Free Press reports a developer plans to demolish a portion of the Greenbrier Shopping Center and put in mixed-use buildings.

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Manassas

Fitness Studio on Liberia Avenue to Hold Ribbon Cutting

By Dalila Conde

City of Manassas Department of Economic Development Spotlights Businesses, Partners, and Property

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Business

Pence Group Finalizing Plans for The Garrison at Stafford

By Potomac Local News
Bob Pence, principal of The Pence Group development firm, leads a groundbreaking ceremony for The Garrison at Stafford, a mixed-use project in North Stafford in development since 2015.

The Pence Group is getting closer to breaking ground on its long-awaited 45-acre mixed-use development on Garrisonville Road in North Stafford.

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Business

Manassas EDA to Discuss Future Use, Demolition of Manassas Shopping Center

By Potomac Local News

The Manassas Economic Development Authority (EDA) will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall.

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Prince William

Marina Way Extension Approved, Paving the Way for Riverfront Access

By Potomac Local News

November 19, 2024, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the extension of Marina Way in Woodbridge.

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Stafford

Buc-ee’s Promises High Pay, But Opponents Warn of Traffic, Pollution

By Potomac Local News

At the November 7, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, residents shared divided opinions on a proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center development at the corner of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, near a Publix store.

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Stafford

FABA Meeting Highlights Development in Stafford County

By Potomac Local News
Barber

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association gathered at Paradise Diner in Stafford County to hear Liz Barber, Stafford County’s Economic Development Director, provide an update on local business conditions, development priorities, and support initiatives for Stafford’s growing economy.

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Prince William

Everything You Need to Know About the Occoquan Riverwalk Ahead of Key Town Council Discussion

By Uriah Kiser

The Occoquan Town Council will meet on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to discuss a significant milestone in the development of the Occoquan Riverwalk. The public meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the town hall, 314 Mill Street

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Manassas

Opinion: Will Manassas Leaders Save GMBL? A Community’s Baseball Legacy Hangs in the Balance

By Potomac Local News
Forkell Greene

From Lynn Forkell Greene, Manassas City Council candidate:

Three years ago, I joined a grassroots movement to save the Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL), an organization that serves as the heart and soul of our local sports community. Today, GMBL stands on the precipice of an uncertain future. The crucial question now is: Will Micron move forward with its option to purchase the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, or will they stand down? Why have the current Council and Interim City Manager been so silent toward the GMBL Board?

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