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Vindman Overcomes Criticism, Emerges as Democratic Nominee for Virginia’s 7th...
California Rep. Adam Schiff (D) (center of photo) congratulated Eugene Vindman on his Primary Election win by posting a photo of him and twin brothers, Eugene and Alexander Vindman. [Photo: @AdamSchiff...
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Manassas Bee Festival Returns for Fourth Year
The Manassas Bee Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 22, 2024, at Liberia House, 8601 Portner Avenue in Manassas. This annual event, now in its fourth year, coincides with...
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Fredericksburg Schools continues to discuss cell-phone free initiative
[Photo by John Tuesday on Unsplash]Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) staff convened for two hours on June 18 to discuss the new cell phone policy. Forty faculty and staff members from two...
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Stafford Schools appoints Acting Superintendent, revises budget
Chris R. Fulmer has been named Acting Superintendent for Stafford County Public Schools Following the announcement of Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor’s departure from Stafford County Schools...
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Church sign damaged by unknown culprit
The marquee sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas was destroyed overnight on June 18, 2024. No witnesses or suspects are currently known. A tip sent to Potomac Local News suggests the Manassas Police...
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3 Democrats, 3 Republicans Running for 3 Open Manassas City Council Seats
Left to right: Osina, Wolfe, Hutson The results are in for the Manassas City Council Democratic Primary Election, and three candidates have emerged victorious: Mark D. Wolfe, Ashley R. Hutson, and Tom...
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Join Electrical Alliance: Electricians, apprentices, helpers needed
Electrical Alliance Earn top dollar with full benefits! When you join the Electrical Alliance, you get to contribute to the biggest projects in the area, all while earning top dollar and employer-paid...
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Peeps Artists Come Out in the Summer Heat for the City’s Diorama Show
Peeps - those sugary marshmallow treats that pop out around Easter to dominate Easter baskets alongside dyed eggs and plastic grass. In recent years, Peeps became art, too, and Peeps diorama contests...
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Prince William Supervisors Weigh Business Tax Expansion Amid Concerns
Prince William County's finance director, Michelle Atreed, presented options for a new tax to the county board of Supervisors. [Photo by Alan Gloss]The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is...
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False Promise: Dumfries Juneteenth Fireworks Not Televised by WJLA-TV
Potomac Local has learned that WJLA-TV did not preempt its regular ABC network programming on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, to show the Dumfries fireworks display for the town’s Juneteenth celebration. A...
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Area schools offering children summer meals
(Photo: USDA.gov) Stafford, Prince William, and Manassas are all participating in the Summer Food Service Program this year. The meal service is part of the Summer Food Service Program federally funded...
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County Water Service Customers to See Name Change
On July 1, 2024, the Prince William County Service Authority will rebrand as Prince William Water to reflect its mission better and enhance its environmental messaging. Following the name change,...
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Historic Kenmore celebrates Betty Washington’s 291st birthday
Historic Kenmore in Fredericksburg (Photo: The George Washington Foundation) George may have a Federal holiday, but Historic Kenmore is making sure his sister Betty has a party of her own. Betty...
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National Weather Service Warns of Extreme Heat
The National Weather Service has warned about dangerously hot conditions in the region through the weekend. High pressure will remain offshore, and the current weather pattern will be maintained until...
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Derrick Anderson Wins GOP Nomination in Race to Replace Spanberger
Republican Derrick Anderson emerged as the winner of the June 18, 2024, Republican Primary for Virignia’s 7th Congressional District. The district includes eastern Prince William County, Stafford, and...
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One Person Killed in Crash on Interstate 66 Near Gainesville
An accident on Interstate 66 near Gainesville resulted in the death of one person this afternoon. At 2:16 p.m., Virginia State Police troopers were dispatched to the collision scene on the westbound...
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Fairfax County Schools investigate Hayfield Hawks football coach
Hayfield Hawks football 2023 (Juan Novas) “[Daryl] Overton, known for his success at Freedom High School in Prince William County, had announced on Feb. 13 that he would take over the football program...
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Hooters in Manassas closes permanently
Hooters in Manassas has permanently closed. (Photo: Google) The Hooters restaurant near Manassas Mall permanently closed its doors on Friday, June 21. Customers who use the restaurant’s app received a...
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Brush fire leads to I95 lane closures
VDOT traffic cameras show smoke at Mile 136 Both VDOT and the Stafford Sheriff’s Department have announced a brush fire near Mile Marker 136 on I-95 Southbound. Two lanes have been closed, and Stafford...
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ElderlyEats: Student’s Venture Wins Top Honors at George Mason University
George Mason University’s Patriot Pitch Competition awarded its top prize in the General Entrepreneurship Track to Zachary Suh, a 19-year-old freshman from Ashburn studying marketing. Suh’s venture,...
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