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Remembering Col. John ‘Duke’ Snider
Col. John “Duke” Snider, 71, of Manassas, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born in Oxford, Ohio, in 1953, Snider’s early life was marked by achievements such as achieving Eagle Scout rank and excelling...
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Prince William County Supervisor Vega Discusses Crime, Community Safety
In a recent episode of Potomac Local Live, I talked with Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega about various pressing issues affecting the county. Our conversation focused on crime trends,...
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Man accused of mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church ruled competent to...
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. WRC-TV: A judge ruled a Northern Virginia man is competent to stand trial after he was arrested last year on suspicion that...
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Fredericksburg Names New Economic Development and Tourism Director
Josh Summits Josh Summits has been appointed as the new Director of Fredericksburg’s Economic Development and Tourism Team, starting mid-August. Summits has fifteen years of experience in urban...
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Environmental Groups Voice Concerns about Fredericksburg Data Centers
A data center is under construction on Hornbaker Road outside Manassas. Fredericksburg Free Press: A meeting room at the downtown Fredericksburg branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library was...
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Derrick Anderson in Woodbridge, Condemns Pro-Hamas Riots in D.C.
Anderson speaks with community environmentalist Ron Hartwell. [Photo: Alan Gloss]At a press conference Thursday night, Derrick Anderson, the Republican candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional...
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Road Resurfacing to Begin on Route 3 in Fredericksburg
Starting Sunday, July 28, drivers on Route 3 westbound in Fredericksburg will experience brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride as crews begin resurfacing the road and updating lane...
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Prince William Board Removes Loan Limit on GMU’s University Village Project
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors discussing the amendment decision at the July 16 meeting. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors removed the loan limit on the University Village...
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Spotsylvania’s Republicans Applaud Additional Funding for Broadband
Press release: The Republican Delegation of Spotsylvania issued a joint statement praising Governor Glenn Youngkin’s recent announcement of more than $10 million in grants through the Virginia...
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Prince William County Continues State Sustainability Partnership
Prince William County is extending its sustainability partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP). VEEP is a program that encourages...
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Fredericksburg-Area Road Work for the Coming Week
I-95 in Fredericksburg. Traffic closest to the camera is southbound. [VDOT]Here’s a look at upcoming road work this week in the Fredericksburg region. All work is scheduled, weather permitting. I-95...
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Updated: Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Car Theft, Charge Him with Murder
McBride Updated 1 p.m. — Police have arrested the suspect they said jumped into a man’s car while he was standing outside, stole it, and then ran him over, killing him. Press release: Felony Murder|...
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Navigating Manassas: Theresa Coates Ellis on School Policies, Elections, and...
Below, you'll find the the latest edition of our podcast, featuring a detailed conversation with Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis. Hosted by me, Potomac Local Publisher Uriah Kiser,...
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New Playground Opens at Aquia Landing Park
New playground amenities at Aquia Landing Park. Stafford County welcomed a new addition to Aquia Landing Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest playground installation. The event, overseen...
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Faycez-U-Know Band Plays Dumfries First Summer Concert of the Season
Concertgoers dancing near the stage [Photo: Uriah Kiser]On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Dumfries hosted the first of its free summer concerts at Garrison Park, behind the town hall, at 17749 Main Street....
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National Night Out 2024 Celebrations
Photo: Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis Here is information about the upcoming National Night Out events in our region. The annual event is tomorrow, August 6, 2024, except Stafford...
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City manager, Spanberger Press CSX on Derailment, Response
Fredericksburg Free Press: On Wednesday, a representative from CSX fielded questions from Fredericksburg city leaders and residents about the five-car train derailment that pierced a sound wall near...
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Rescue Crews Pull Man from Manhole
Rescue crews pulled a man from a manhole near a Safeway grocery store in Dale City on Sunday, July 30, 2024. There is no word yet on how he wound up in the hole or the victim’s age. We await updated...
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Brew Republic Bierwerks, of Woodbridge, Wins Multiple Medals 2024 Virginia...
Press release: Brew Republic Bierwerks, a craft brewery known for great beer and delicious food since 2016, took home three medals at the 2024 Virginia Craft Brewers Guild’s Virginia Craft Beer Cup on...
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Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
Fredericksburg Free Press: The largest private economic development project in Stafford County’s history is a step closer to becoming a reality. The county Planning Commission on Wednesday night...
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