THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Prince William residents opposed to the Devlin Technology Park hold a protest in Bristow.

Prince William Board Approves Bristow's Devlin Tech Park Despite Resident Outcry

Prince William County Supervisors approved the Devlin Technology Park despite almost unanimous opposition from residents.
Western Prince William residents rally against Stanley Martin's proposed Devlin Tech Park at a rally, Nov. 19, along Linton Hall Road in Bristow.

Neighbors Worry Devlin Tech Park's 'Parkland' Proffers May Be Unenforceable

The resident questions whether the Prince William County Board will be able to enforce Stanley Martin's proffers of acres of parkland and/or $5 million donation to park services.
Powerlines that run across Linton Hall Road attracted data center developers.

Resident Believes Electrical Workers Union Has Undue Influence Over PW County Supervisors

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [IBEW] was the largest political donor in the 2023 supervisor races.
Donna Gallant, Laura Mahony and Bethany Kelley urge people to join their march against the Devlin Tech Park and speak at the Nov. 28 board meeting.

Bristow Residents Continue to Reject Devlin Tech Park Despite 85 acre Proffer

Bristow residents reject Devlin Tech Park, Despite Updated Proffers town hall; plan protest against rezoning.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Patriot HS PTSA's Holiday Market

Patriot High School's Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting a Holiday Market, on Dec. 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school. 

City of Manassas Christmas Parade

The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade has been a fixture in the community for 76 years! The parade takes place the first Saturday in December at 10am. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, …

Prince William County Holiday Market

A vendor sells ornaments

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Parks & Recreation Holiday Market 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM Add to Calendar 14050 Gemini Way, Dale City, VA Get Direction …

Handel's Messiah and Other Selections

The award winning Gainesville Community Choir and Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra will present Handel’s Messiah and Other Seasonal Selections on Friday, December 1 in the Merchant Hall of the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Audiences will be uplifted …

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Cub Scout Service Project Makes an Impact for Pediatric Patients

Members of Cub Scout Den 1166 hand Jared Boxes to a nurse at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.
Cub Scout Pack 1166 Wolf Den gives back to local pediatric patients with the Jared Box Project, a national service project aimed at improving children’s experiences at the hospital.
NOVEMBER NEWS

Prince William Planning Commission Denies Recommendation for PW Digital Gateway Applications

Design of a QTS building to be housed in the Prince William Digital Gateway.
The Prince William Planning Commission recommended “denial” of the three Prince William Digital Gateway applications based upon the staff’s recommendation via a 5-3 vote.
The Coalition to Protect Prince William County shared an image that demonstrates that several open spaces and park profers offered by the Digital Gateway Developers are not theirs to offer.

Prince William Planners Recommend Denial of Prince William Digital Gateway

The Prince William Planning Department has recommended the denial of all three applications to rezone land along Pageland Lane to Tech/Flex in order to build the Prince William Digital Gateway.
QTS included the typical QTS 2-story building elevation in its proffers within its application for the Prince William Digital Gateway.

QTS Makes Additional Commitments Strengthening their Digital Gateway Application

The legally binding concessions made by QTS address building height, location, layout; architectural aspects; cultural and historic preservation concerns; and environmental impacts of the data center campus in Prince William County. 
ELECTION NEWS

Preliminary Results in Prince William County Local Races

Babur Lateef retains school board seat.

UPDATED: Incumbent Chair Babur Lateef Wins Prince William School Board Race

Babur Lateef wins school board chair seat once again. Candidate Percentage Votes …

EDUCATION & LEARNING

PWEA Asks that PWCS Guarantee Teachers Uninterrupted Lunch Periods

Prince William County Education Association [PWEA] members gather at the Kelly Leadership Center to demonstrate their support of fair contracts for Prince William County School employees.

PWCS ask for the community's support in achieving a fair contract this fall.    Hi PWC neighbors, community members and parents!  Your student's teachers, bus drivers, …

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates The Opening Of State-Of-The-Art Innovation Elementary School

Innovation Elementary School has a modern design that maximizes classroom space.

Innovation Elementary School, the beautiful, state-of-the-art school designed by Moseley architects, is in the Brentsville District, serving students in Pre-K through fifth grade.

LOCAL NEWS

Piedmont Internal Medicine Introduces New Family Nurse Practitioner, Candice Davis

Fauquier Health’s newest Family Nurse Practitioner, Candice Davis, is accepting new patients at Piedmont Internal Medicine.

Warrenton, VA (August 18, 2023) – Fauquier Health’s Piedmont Internal Medicine office is excited to introduce Candice Davis, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), to the team. Candice will be …

Fauquier Health Welcomes New Robotically Trained OB/GYN Provider

Fauquier Health announces the welcoming of a new OB/GYN provider, Victoria McDonald, MD.

Fauquier Health announced today that Victoria McDonald, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering obstetrics and gynecologic services to the residents of Fauquier and Prince William counties.

OmniRide Partner Receives Employer Recognition Award

Employees are excited to find receive rewards and benefits just for taking public transit to work.

Commuter Connections recognized GMU for incentivizing employees to use alternate means of transportation.

PWEA leadership calls for the PWCS school board to agree to open bargaining, allowing school employees to either attend or view meetings remotely.
It joins the Centreville Road full-service location and the popular new Flagship Express on Sudley Manor Drive.
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Sweet and Savory Ways to Shake Up Holiday Celebrations
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Festive Peppermint Snacks with a Flavorful Pop
(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring loved ones together better than perhaps any other occasion.
Bring Sunshine to Holiday Celebrations with the Gift of Fresh Citrus
(Family Features) This year, you can add a touch of sweetness to that special someone's stocking with the gift of fresh fruit through gift boxes and recipes like Grapefruit Avocado Bruschetta and Grapefruit Paloma.
Ready for holiday baking? How to choose the right bakeware
(BPT) - If you love holiday baking, but one look at your tired old pans does not inspire you to make holiday magic in your kitchen, you may be ready to upgrade to better-quality bakeware. You may …
Lacey Chabert's Top Tips for Easy Holiday Hosting
(BPT) - The holidays are a festive time of year full of friends, family and fun. Hosting events in your home is a great way to bring loved ones together, but it also can be overwhelming. Fortunately, …
For New Year’s resolution success, don’t write off the end of this year
(BPT) - Three-quarters of Americans are planning to enjoy the end of the year and not worry about their diet — up from just half last year, according to a new survey. Results of a recently …
From farm to festivity: How to create holiday magic with fresh fruits and veggies
(BPT) - Many holiday celebrations center around food and good company. A meal can bring people, whether acquaintances, friends, or family, together to celebrate the season.To make your holiday …
Planning holiday get-togethers? Tips for easy and crowd-pleasing appetizers
(BPT) - Do you love entertaining friends and family with plates of delicious food around the holidays, but feel pressed for time and ideas when it comes to making tasty appetizers? You’re in …
Dynamic charm: Explore the 7 unique neighborhoods of Costa Mesa
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Four Tips to Bring Some Festive Spirit to Your Home This Holiday Season
(BPT) - Whether it's spending hours decorating the house, checking off your shopping list, or even planning your holiday vacation back home, the holidays can be one of the busiest times of the year. …
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Leather Helmets? Round Footballs? This is How NFL Equipment Has Evolved Over the Years
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Best albums by The Rolling Stones
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One-hit wonders of hip-hop
Stacker compiled a list of one-hit wonders of hip-hop using a variety of sources including Billboard, Complex, and The Kennedy Center.   

25 most covered rock songs of all time

From Elton John to Cyndi Lauper to the Beatles, Stacker looked at the 25 most covered rock songs of all time, using Second Hand Songs data.

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The most sampled Bollywood songs

Using WhoSampled, Stacker found the Bollywood songs record producers have sampled most and revealed which songs they helped to go mainstream.  

The 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup

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From 'Spacewar!' to 'Starfield': A history of video gaming

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