Caitlyn Meisner

Washington, D.C., United States

Managing Editor and Reporter at Alexandria Times

Regional Editor at Potomac Local

Freelance Reporter at Local News Now

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Redistricting in Alexandria: A closer look at middle schools

1 week ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Most of the city’s middle schools are overcrowded, causing parentsand the community to call for a new building and other solutions. (Photo/Arwen Clemans; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the fourth story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools.
Prince William to Consider Making Speed Cameras Permanent

1 week ago | potomaclocal.com | Caitlyn Meisner

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County's Department of Transportation showed that its temporary photo-monitoring speed limit cameras have been effective in a recent Board of County Supervisors meeting, and is now requesting that they become permanent. This temporary program has been in place since April 2023, but was implemented in early 2024 in highway work zones and school crossing zones. In July 2024, the Board voted to extend the pilot period until Aug. 31, 2025.
Redistricting in Alexandria: A closer look at demographics

2 weeks ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Parents are concerned over the diversity in race and socioeconomic status in new redistricting maps. (Photos/Arwen Clemans; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the third story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools. Stories on the policy changes and related issues will run in subsequent issues of the Times leading up to a scheduled School Board vote on June 12.
Fettler Park to Begin Revitalization Efforts Following Study

2 weeks ago | potomaclocal.com | Caitlyn Meisner

After six months of analysis, Prince William County has released its findings on the Fettler Park area in hopes of boosting the vital corridor in the Potomac District.
Redistricting in Alexandria: A closer look at neighborhood schools

3 weeks ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Parents are hopeful their children can remain at their neighborhood school after redistricting. (Photo/Arwen Clemans; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the second story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools. Stories on racial and socioeconomic diversity in schools and the policy changes will run in subsequent issues of the Times leading up to a scheduled School Board vote on June 12.
Meet Prince William: Q+A with Steve Austin, Criminal Justice Services Director

3 weeks ago | potomaclocal.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Welcome back to a Potomac Local News series, â€śMeet Prince William.â€ť Weâ€™ve started this series so Prince William County residents can get to know the important people working behind the scenes to make the county run smoothly and efficiently. This is an opportunity to learn from experts on the county. Potomac Local has asked each leader the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
Prince William Water Accepting Applications for 2025 Water Academy

3 weeks ago | potomaclocal.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Prince William Water (PWW), a supplier of water to the county, has opened the application process for its annual Water Academy. The Academy, which started in 2017, hopes to educate Prince William County adults about "their water utility, water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment, and our shared role in environmental stewardship," Rebecca Wadman, education and outreach coordinator for PWW, said.
Prince William Fire Crews Awarded 'Green Cross' in 2 Life-Saving Situations

1 month ago | potomaclocal.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Members of the Prince William County Fire & Rescue Department Fire Station 22 were recently awarded the Green Cross by Hurst for life-saving events in March 2024. The Green Cross is awarded by Hurst Jaws of Life, which aims to celebrate "the bravery shown by rescue teams worldwide," according to the company's website. Crews from Rescue Unit 522 and Trucks 504 and 511 were given the award. The first incident occurred on Sudley Road and Lee Highway, where a box truck crashed into a tree.
City Council adopts FY26 budget with no tax rate increase

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Share Alexandria’s City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026 operating budget of $956.5 million in a meeting on April 30, where Council highlighted the difficult process as the federal government’s funding and the nation’s economy remain uncertain. “We are passing this budget at a time of great economic uncertainty. We know that families, workers, small businesses and so many in our community are navigating rising costs.
Redistricting in Alexandria: A closer look at building utilization, overcrowding

1 month ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Schools on the West End have been the focus of balancing utilization in redistricting. (Photo/Homes.com; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the first story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools.