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Stafford County wins three national awards for service and programs
Stafford County Utilities won a national award for its Captain Clog. Stafford County won three National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards. The NACo Awards recognize outstanding...
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Stafford County Animal Shelter reaches capacity, encourages adoptions and...
Stafford County Animal Shelter keeps an active list of adoptable animals online. Maximus is a Dutch Shepherd. Stafford County Animal Shelter has once again reached capacity and is pleading for...
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Giant Food partners with Stafford Schools to fight food insecurity
Stafford County Public Schools: Stafford County Public Schools is again partnering with Giant Food on a program to help support children facing food insecurity. From July 1 through August 1, 2024,...
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Poilce report: Two shot with BBs inside car at Tacketts Mill
Takett’s Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge, Virginia. On Tuesday, June 25, at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to Tackett’s Mill Shopping Mall in the 2200 block of Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge. The...
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June 27 is National PTSD Screening Day – VA offers online screening tool
June 27 is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Screening Day. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an online screening tool for those who may be experiencing symptoms. The VA website...
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City Vino’s Big Move: Fredericksburg Wine Shop Expands to Hanover House
Fredericksburg's City Vino has moved to 100 Hanover Street City Vino, a wine shop in downtown Fredericksburg, recently moved from its original location at 810 Caroline Street to a new space in Hanover...
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125-Unit Housing Project Presented to Dumfries Town Council
A rendering is included in the Dumfries Town Council meeting agenda. The Town Council of Dumfries received details of a new housing project presented by Reginald Tabor, the town's planning director....
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New Planet Fitness Gym Set to Open at Stafford Marketplace
Planet Fitness will open a new gym at 1455 Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford later this year. The facility will occupy the former Best Buy location, which closed in March 2024. Jillian Sanchez,...
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Biden, Trump indicate Virginia back in play as battleground state
By Sarah Roderick-Fitch (The Center Square) – If there were any doubts that Virginia is returning to its status as a key battleground state in the upcoming presidential elections, visits by First Lady...
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This Weekend: Barbara Biddle Talks About Reopening District Hemp
The latest edition of the Potomac Local Podcast will be posted this weekend. It’s a privilege to bring it to you, our paid members, who support our efforts to bring you local community news. This...
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Fatal Crash Investigation in Lake Ridge
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]On Wednesday, June 16, at 11:02 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Harbor Drive in Lake Ridge to investigate a crash. The investigation,...
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Flood tops retaining wall at River Mill Park
5:30 p.m. – The park has reopened. The latest from Mayor Earnie Porta: River Mill Park has re-opened after a temporary closure that began after 8:00 p.m. last evening due to a water main break...
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Manassas Park Hosts Veterans Dinner
The Manassas Park Veterans Dinner was held at 6:30 p.m., June 27, 2024, at the Manassas Park Community Center. The event provided an opportunity for the city to honor those who served and Gold Star...
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Victim Sprayed in Face with Caustic Substance
Corum Hill On Wednesday, June 26, at 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute at the Elevations One Apartments in the 14300 block of Bellona Road in Woodbridge. The investigation revealed...
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City Hall Renovations Complete, Costs Higher Than Anticipated
Manassas City Hall has reopened after significant renovations. The building, which had remained unchanged since 1987, now features upgraded windows, an HVAC system, plumbing, an elevator, and...
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New Podcast Episode: Resilience and Community Spirit with Barbara Biddle of...
We’re excited to share our latest Potomac Local podcast episode featuring Barbara Biddle, the owner of District Hemp. In this insightful conversation, Barbara recounts the emotional journey of losing...
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Severe Thunderstorms Popping Up; Continued Storms Possible Through 11 p.m.
Storm clouds roll over North Stafford. [Mary Davidson]A severe thunderstorm warning is currently in effect for Spotsylvania County. The storm is moving southwest and is expected to impact the area...
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We asked the candidates for Manassas City Council about affordable housing
As we get closer to the start of early voting for the Fall 2024 election, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas...
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Prince William To Participate in Operation Dry Water Over Fourth of July
Prince William County Police Department’s patrol boat is commonly used to guard the Potomac and Occoquan rivers. The Prince William County Police Department is partnering with the National Association...
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Dale City man headed to prison after he raped, drugged victims
Oritz Guardado Balmore Ortiz Guardado, 36, of Dale City, will spend at least 35 years in prison after Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving sentenced him to a life sentence....
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