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Fredericksburg Remembers ‘A Saint Among Us’ in ‘Mayor for Life’ Davies
Mayor Lawrence A. Davies Fredericksburg Free Press: “The Fredericksburg “Mayor for Life” who broke racial barriers and dedicated his life to public service was honored with a solemn and celebratory...
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Suspect Arrested After Stabbing at Warrenton Road Exxon
Bland A 29-year-old man was stabbed at Mr. B's Exxon on Warrenton Road on September 1, and the suspect, J’Lei Bland, 22, was arrested at a nearby home. Bland is charged with attempted murder and...
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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Gravely Elementary’s New Principal, Kisha Trammell
Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the...
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New Roundabout and Sidewalks Planned for Stefaniga/Mountain View Road...
Proposed plans for the intersection of Stefaniga and Mountain View The Stafford County Department of Capital Projects is holding a Citizen Information Meeting to discuss the upcoming Stefaniga and...
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Sink or Swim: Cardboard Captains Make a Splash at Signal Bay’s Labor Day...
Potomac Local went to Signal Bay Water Park in Manassas Park on Labor Day for its 2nd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Eighteen children aged 6 to 15 competed in this year's competition. Labor Day marks...
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Deep Dive: Prince William Weighs Affordable Housing; Upcoming Multi-District...
Prince William County residents are invited to attend a Multi-District Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. Supervisors Yesli Vega, Tom Gordy, and Bob Weir of the Coles, Brentsville, and...
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Events Around Prince William County in September
September is chalking up to be a busy month around Prince William County with several events and activities scheduled; the Board of County Supervisors is back this month, too, and their first meeting...
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Fredericksburg Filmmaker Captures the Heart of Bluegrass in New Documentary
Fredericksburg's music scene has long been a hidden gem. Still, filmmaker and Potomac Local News freelancer Mike Salmon is bringing it into the spotlight with his latest documentary, "Bluegrass in...
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We Asked Four Candidates about Transparency in Government; Three Responded
Our second week of candidate survey questions generated responses from three of the four candidates. To help voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District make an informed decision, we continue a...
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Consultants Seek Public Input on Revamping Fredericksburg’s Parks and Ficklen...
A consulting firm, Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, is seeking more public input on the future of Alum Spring Park, Old Mill Park, and Ficklen Island in Fredericksburg. Since February, they have...
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Stafford Strikes a SPARK for Local Business Owners
Stafford's Economic Development team is launching a new program for aspiring and established business owners. The "Strategic Pop-Up Advisory & Resource Knowledge" (SPARK) program will serve as a...
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Open Space Arts Presents “Harmony of Horizons”: A Groundbreaking...
[Photo: Edutainment Productions]Edutainment Productions at Open Space Arts will present "Harmony of Horizons," a 25-minute multidisciplinary performance, on September 14 as part of the 2024 PWC Arts...
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Prince William County New Library Director to Start Sept. 16
Jennifer Patterson. Jennifer Patterson has been appointed as the new Prince William County Public Library director following a nationwide search. She starts on Sept. 16. Patterson will be joining...
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Assistant Principal Charged after 5-Year-Old Found Bruised
Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting. On August 28, 2024, the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office charged the Spotswood Elementary...
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Man, 45, Sexually Assaulted Inside Parked Van
A 45-year-old man sleeping inside a van was the victim of sexual assault and was treated at a hospital, police said. The incident occurred across from a Walmart located near Dumfries.This article is...
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Child, 5, Suffers Severe Burns
A child was treated for severe burns at a local hospital, and now a 36-year-old woman faces charges. Press release:This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
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Updated: Fatal Shooting on Hulls Chapel Road
1 p.m. -- From the Stafford Sheriff's office: A juvenile male has been charged with 2nd degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony as a result of the investigation. He is being...
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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Pennington’s New Principal, Michael Kelchlin
Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the...
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Connecting You with Community Leaders: Meet the Principals and Local Candidates
I’m excited to share that we’ve just published our sixth “Meet the Principal” post, and even more profiles are coming! Our Manassas Local Editor, Caitlyn Meisner, is working diligently to spotlight...
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New Finance and Administration Vice President Announced at UMW
[Image: University of Mary Washington]Jacob Long has been appointed vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Mary Washington, starting October 25....
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