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Dumfries Fireworks Show Set for July 6
Dumfries is Virginia’s oldest continually chartered town. DUMFRIES, Va. – The Town of Dumfries will host its Independence Day Fireworks Show on Sunday, July 6, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garrison Park....
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Your Guide to July 4 Celebrations in Fredericksburg and Stafford
Your Guide to July 4 Celebrations in Fredericksburg and Stafford Looking for fireworks, food, and fun this Independence Day? Here’s a roundup of some of the best local events happening on Friday, July...
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Date Night Spotlight: Zibibbo 73 Trattoria Italiana & Bar in Stafford
Nestled in the heart of Stafford, Zibibbo 73 Trattoria Italiana & Bar brings the essence of Italy to Northern Virginia. With its warm ambiance and delectable menu, it's the perfect spot for...
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The Next 15 Years Start Now—And You’re a Vital Part of It
We’ve come a long way in 15 years—and we’re just getting started. Potomac Local News exists for one reason: because Northern Virginia deserves a local news source that puts community first. We’ve...
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Legally Blonde the Musical Hits the Stage in Manassas
MANASSAS, Va. – Elle Woods is heading to Harvard Law — and to the local stage! Pied Piper Theatre, the youth division of the ARTfactory in Manassas, is bringing the high-energy musical Legally Blonde...
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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Mandi Spina, Development Services Director
Welcome back to a Potomac Local News series, “Meet Prince William.” We’ve started this series so Prince William County residents can get to know the important people working behind the scenes to make...
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Next to Normal Brings Bold, Emotional Story to Riverside Stage This Summer
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will launch its summer season with Next to Normal, a Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical that blends rock music with raw emotion to...
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Motorcyclist Dies in Crash After High-Speed Police Chase Near Dumfries
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A high-speed motorcycle pursuit early this morning ended in a fatal crash near Route 1 in Prince William County. At about 1 a.m., a Virginia State Trooper clocked a...
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Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Possible This Evening
A ridge of high pressure remains in place, keeping the region hot and humid today. Scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon and evening, bringing the risk of heavy rain, damaging...
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Cutting a New Path: Faded & Co. Gives Second Chances Through Barbering
Antoine Carey launched Faded & Co. and the F.A.D.E.D. Foundation as a second-chance advocacy organization. [Courtesy photo]Since 2014, Antoine Carey has been aiming to provide redemption and...
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Stafford Approves Speed and Red Light Cameras Near Schools
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a new ordinance that will allow speed and red light cameras in school and highway work zones, a...
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Fredericksburg Adopts Bold New Vision for the Future: What the 2025...
Fredericksburg City Hall FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg City Council has adopted a new comprehensive plan that lays out how the city will grow, change, and preserve what residents love most over...
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He’s Guilty: Jury Convicts Man in 1986 Stafford Murder Case
Harrison arrested Lord STAFFORD, Va. – Nearly 40 years after Jacqueline Lord was found murdered, a jury has found Elroy Harrison guilty of her killing. Harrison, now 67, was convicted on June 26, 2025,...
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Senior Alert Issued for Missing 78-Year-Old Stafford Man with Cognitive...
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert Friday night for a missing 78-year-old man last seen in Stafford County. James Leslie Manning was last seen around noon on...
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Weekly Traffic Update for Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and...
VDOT Travel Alerts: June 29 – July 5, 2025 As we head into the July 4 holiday weekend, here’s what to know before you hit the road. Heads up! VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift lane...
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Scattered Thunderstorms Likely This Afternoon Across the Region
Warm, humid weather will give way to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon as a weak cold front drifts through the region, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the day will...
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Brew Republic in Woodbridge to Close After 9 Years, Final Party Set for July...
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Brew Republic Bierwerks, a longtime fixture in the Stonebridge Town Center, will permanently close its doors after nearly nine years in business. According to a message shared by the...
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Discovery Channel Road Trip Show Shines a Spotlight on Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A new episode of RV There Yet on the Discovery Channel is giving viewers a scenic and heartfelt tour through Prince William County, highlighting its natural beauty, rich...
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Leadership Change at Historic Manassas, Inc. Marks a New Chapter
MANASSAS, Va. – Historic Manassas, Inc. is preparing for a leadership change as Executive Director Kristen Kiefer steps down after two years of service that brought much-needed stability to the...
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Manassas Park Moves Toward Firearm Ban in City Buildings
MANASSAS PARK, Va. – The Manassas Park Governing Body is considering a new ordinance that would ban firearms in city-owned buildings, a move Vice Mayor Darryl Moore says is about protecting the public...
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