Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Children — Join the Team at Youth For...
Join Our Team – Youth For Tomorrow If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an extraordinary impact in the lives of young people and families, and work alongside a supportive, encouraging a group...
View ArticleFighting Hunger: VACU, FredNats Partnership a ‘Home Run’ With $11,710...
[Image: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank]Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and the Fredericksburg Nationals have donated $11,710 to address hunger and food insecurity in the Central Rappahannock River area...
View ArticleManassas City Council Candidate Survey: Parking
As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches on Sept. 20, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City...
View ArticleSave the Date: Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on...
Greetings, Prince William: Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree on October 19, 6:30 p.m., at Prince William County...
View Article‘Rocky Horror Show’ Coming to ARTfactory Next Friday
Magenta (Anastasia Hanchak) and Frank-N-Furter (Muggs Leone) in the ARTFactory Rooftop Production's rendition of "The Rocky Horror Show." "The Rocky Horror Show" is coming to the ARTfactory's Wind...
View ArticleOWL VFD Introduces Little Free Library in Honor of Assistant Chief Michael Clark
[Image: Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department]The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department has launched a Little Free Library in front of Station 14 to honor Assistant Chief...
View ArticleStafford County Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation
Stafford County Treasurer Michael Sienkowski[Image: Stafford County]The Stafford County Treasurer’s Office recently earned accreditation from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) for meeting...
View ArticleVirginia’s 2024 Candidates Announce Debate Schedules
Cao and Kaine As election season heats up, Virginia’s candidates for Senate District 10 and House of Representatives District 7 have announced their debate schedules. The race for District 10 is...
View ArticleManassas Holds Grand Reopening of City Hall Following Renovations
Members of the Manassas City Council and Interim City Manager Douglas Keen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated City Hall space on Monday. [Photo by Alan Gloss]The City of Manassas held its...
View Article14-Year-Old Arrested Following Threats to Brentsville High
A 14-year-old male juvenile of Gainesville was arrested Monday after Prince William County police received a tip that a threat was made on social media toward Brentsville High School in Nokesville....
View ArticleWeek 3: What All Four Candidates Said About Border Security
Our third week of candidate survey questions generated responses from all four candidates. To help voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District make an informed decision, we continue a feature...
View ArticleMeet the Principal: Q+A with Haymarket Elementary’s New Principal, Jesse Rivera
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...
View ArticleSudley Road Corridor to Be Studied by Regional Experts in 2025
[Courtesy of Prince William County]Prince William County's Sudley Road corridor was chosen to be part of the regional Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to improve the quality of life for residents and...
View Article66 Express Donates Power-Packing Time, $10K to Food For Others
[Image: I-66 Express Mobility Partners]I-66 Express Mobility Partners assembled 660 Power Packs for schoolchildren and contributed $10,000 to Food For Others. This donation builds on their previous...
View ArticleItalian Flavors and Southern Hospitality: Fredericksburg’s Bella Manzo
Nestled in downtown Fredericksburg, Bella Manzo brings a blend of authentic Italian flavors and American comfort to the local dining scene. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Ruth and Jose...
View ArticleObituary: Khymir Martis Di’James Johnson (1999-2024)
Khymir Martis Di’James Johnson (Age 25) Memorial service info Khymir Martis Di’James Johnson, 25, of Stafford, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Sentara Medical Center, Woodbridge,...
View ArticleStafford County School Board Awards $44 Million Contract for New Elementary...
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools The Stafford County School Board unanimously approved the construction of Elementary School 19 during its monthly business meeting on September 10, 2024. The new...
View ArticleStafford School Transportation Woes Spark Parent Outcry, Calls for...
Multiple parents raised concerns about ongoing transportation issues in the school district at the Stafford County School Board meeting on September 10, 2024. During the citizen comment period,...
View ArticleLeadership Prince William Class of 2025 Kicks Off with Passing of the Torch
Haney Heather Haney, a participant in the Leadership Prince William Signature Program Class of 2025, shared her journey with the organization, reflecting on how it began with the Emerging Leaders...
View ArticleStafford School Board Chair Addresses Transportation Failures Amid Calls for...
Siegmund Stafford County School Board Chair Maureen Siegmund, elected in 2021 to represent the Garrisonville District, spoke with Potomac Local News for the first time since the school division failed...
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