Warrenton Man, 49, Charged in Manassas Stabbing
Darius Lamont Chisley, 49, of Warrenton, was arrested and charged Thursday after a stabbing at the Rosemary Ridge Apartments in Manassas. Chisley is accused of stabbing a 45-year-old man after a...
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We’ve always been dedicated to showing the excellent work of our police, fire, and rescue crews. However, Facebook has decided it no longer wants these posts on its platform and is automatically...
View ArticleHeads Up: Overnight Ramp Closures at I-66 and Route 28
VDOT will hold a public meeting on May 2 Next week, more work is planned for the Route 28/-66 interchange. From VDOT: The following ramps are scheduled to be closed multiple nights, Monday, July 8,...
View ArticleRounds of Jose Cuervo Walk Out the Door
How many rounds of Jose Cuervo did this man pocket? Have you seen him? The theft occurred on June 25, 2024, at an ABC store next to a Walmart Neighborhood Market at 50 N. Stafford Complex. Attempt to...
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View ArticleMobile Home Fire in Dumfries Displaces Three Residents
At 2:25 a.m. today, Monday, July 8, 2024, emergency units were dispatched to the 17600 block of Washington Street in Dumfries after a call reported a fire at a mobile home. Upon arrival, crews found...
View ArticleGas Leak at Homes Near Battlefield High School
Updated 3:50 p.m. — Washington Gas tells us it shut off the gas to the affected area. Based off our alert system it look like there may have been third party damage to a service/main line. A service...
View ArticleMore on the Falmouth Bridge: Overhaul Set for 2029
VDOT inspects the Falmouth Bridge before work begins (X: Vadotfred) The Falmouth Bridge, a critical connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford County over the Rappahannock River, is set for a major...
View ArticlePolice Report: Woman Bites Man, Takes Wallet
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View ArticleVRE Considers Manassas Airport-Alexandria Shuttle Service
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is exploring introducing a new midday shuttle service and a...
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View ArticleHere’s What’s On Tap for Your Tuesday
Here’s what’s is scheduled to post today on PotomacLocalNews.com: 7 a.m. Manassas Museum to Host Book Lecture Saturday 10:30 a.m. New Dog Park Will Bring Barks and Brews to Fredericksburg 11 a.m....
View ArticleManassas Museum to Host Book Lecture Saturday
(Courtesy of the City of Manassas) The Manassas Museum will host a lecture on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., focusing on the critically acclaimed book, “Caste: The Origins of Our...
View ArticleSubramanyam Backs Biden; Vindman Ignores the Question
Subramanyam / Vindman We’ve asked Democrats seeking a congressional seat in our area where they stand on supporting President Biden’s re-election bid. In the 10th Congressional District, which includes...
View ArticleMan Struck and Killed on I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes
A man was struck and killed on the Interstate 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes this morning in Lake Ridge. At 6:17 a.m. Tuesday (July 9, 2024), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95...
View ArticleNew Dog Park Will Bring Barks and Brews to Fredericksburg
A new business combining a love for dogs and beer is coming to Fredericksburg; Barking Barley, founded by Dan Craddock and Travis Stoner, is set to be a unique dog park and taphouse. Barking Barley...
View ArticleNorthPoint Development Invests $133 Million in Stafford
On June 25, Stafford County hosted a groundbreaking for NorthPoint Development’s new Austin Ridge Logistics Center. The ceremony at 2125 Austin Ridge Drive featured speakers Meg Bohmke, Chairwoman of...
View ArticleOmniRide Ridership Update: Express Buses See Slight Increase, Local Routes...
OmniRide has reported ridership changes for its Express and Local bus services for May 2024. OmniRide Express, which provides commuter bus services from Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania...
View ArticlePrince William Fire Hosting Safety Pop-Ups Through October
Courtesy of Prince William County Prince William County has begun hosting Fire and Life Safety Pop-Up events for residents to learn important safety precautions, and the next one is on Saturday, July...
View Article2 Shot at Manassas Mall
Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road near Manassas. Update 3:45 p.m. — Prince William police just issued a statement. On July 9 at 2:08PM, officers responded to Manassas Mall located at 8300 Sudley Rd in...
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