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Volunteers Provide Backpacks to Students in Stafford and Prince William Counties
Stafford County teachers returned to school today, August 5, 2024, to prepare for the new school year. The morning began with volunteers from Mount Church providing backpacks to students. They donated...
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Prince William Police Report: Body Found; Man Urinates Inside Car at Jiffy...
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]Prince William County Death Investigation – On August 3 at 2:11PM, officers responded to the 17100 block of Wayside Dr. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a death. The...
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Democrats Attack GOP Candidate Over Shirt Color in Manassas Election
The mayoral campaign in Manassas has begun, and Democrats have launched their first attack, focusing on the shirt color of the Republican candidate, Xiao Yin “Tang” Byrom. Byrom knocked on doors and...
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Van Buren Road Project Approved near Dumfries
The Van Buren Road project in Prince William County has received approval from the Board of Supervisors. The project will build a four-lane road with a sidewalk on one side and a pedestrian path on the...
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Events Around Prince William County in August
Ringmaster Jimmy Earhart shows off the talents of his animals during the Sea Lion Splash show at the Prince William County Fair on Aug. 15, 2022. August will be a busy month around Prince William...
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Osbourn High School Unveils New ‘Phone Home’ Initiative at...
Photo: Sara Brescia, Manassas City School Board At the Meet-the-Principals Night on Monday, August 5, 2024, Osbourn High School in Manassas introduced a new initiative to enhance the learning...
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Stafford County Animal Shelter Faces Surge in Pet Surrenders Due to Rising Costs
The Stafford County Animal Shelter is experiencing a significant increase in pet surrenders as residents struggle with rising pet care costs. The shelter has seen unprecedented number of animals,...
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Fredericksburg Police Will Text 911 Callers with Updates
The Fredericksburg Police Department is introducing a new tool called PowerEngage, which was developed in collaboration with PowerDMS. PowerEngage aims to keep citizens informed and gather feedback on...
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Welcome to our latest recap of Potomac Local News. We’re excited to share some of the top stories that are gaining attention on our site. From political color controversies to rave reviews for a local...
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Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: City Management, Staff Retention
Editor’s note: We have corrected this post, as some responses were attributed to the wrong candidate. As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches, Potomac Local News is dedicated to...
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Town Hall Meeting Tonight to Discuss 300 New Homes in Belmont Bay
A town hall meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to discuss the proposed development of 300 new homes at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge. The conference, hosted by developer Miller...
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Manassas Airport to Brief Council on Progress Toward Commercial Flights
A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal. According to Ross Snare, chairman of the Manassas airport authority, the Manassas Regional Airport is poised to update...
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Fredericksburg and Stafford Prepare for Major Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]The Fredericksburg Metropolitan Area Planning Organization is educating residents about a major...
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Local Spotlight: New Veteran’s Growing America Podcast Drops
Grow your business and join Local Spotlight today for $50 per month, and SAVE 50% off everything on our media kit for 12 months! Hurry, this deal ends on August 14, 2024.
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Ralph Metts, Former Stafford Supervisor, Dies
Stafford County mourns the passing of Ralph Metts, a former member of the County Board of Supervisors who was instrumental in building the first water treatment plant and expanding the public school...
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Missing: Alani Cortez Ramirez, 17
Manassas police: “We are looking for Alani Cortez Ramirez. She is a 17 year old Hispanic female that voluntarily left her resident in Manassas earlier today.” *Missing Juvenile* 8.6.2024 at 9:21pm We...
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Tropical Storm Debby to Bring Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding to the Region
The National Weather Service has issued a forecast indicating that Tropical Storm Debby will significantly impact our region with heavy rain and potential flooding. Residents should prepare for...
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New School Named: Gladys West Elementary School
Fredericksburg Free Press: Gladys West may be referred to as a “Hidden Figure,” but her name will be visibly and prominently celebrated at Fredericksburg’s new elementary school.
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15 Years: Prince William Water’s Wastewater Facility Remains Clean
For the 15th consecutive year, the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility in Prince William County has received the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ Platinum Peak Performance...
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‘Stunning’ Silence: Youngkin Criticizes White House Over Quantico Base...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and congressional candidate Derrick Anderson talk with voters at Spotsylvania Town Center. Virignia Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed his frustration at the White House after it did not...
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