Stafford Continues Annual Fall Festival Oct. 5
Celebration Stage at John Lee Pratt Park in Stafford County Stafford County has announced the return of its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 5 at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park. The family-friendly event...
View ArticleStafford Announces Annual Shredding Event on Oct. 5
Stafford County Sheriff's Office has announced its annual paper-shredding event will be on October 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m., or until the bins are full. Shredding is $5 per box, with the maximum box...
View ArticleBreaking News: Schools in Manassas and Stafford County on Alert Following...
Schools across the region are on heightened alert today as police investigate multiple incidents at schools in Manassas and Stafford County. While no immediate danger has been reported, authorities...
View ArticleUniversity Boulevard Extension Now Open for Drivers
Courtesy of Prince William County Today (Thursday, Sept. 12), the newest 1.25-mile section of University Boulevard between Edmonston and Sudley Manor Drives opened for drivers. Now, University...
View Article12-Year-Old Student Arrested Following Violent Threat on TikTok
The Prince William County Police Department arrested a 12-year-old Unity Braxton Middle School student Wednesday after a tip was received about a threat of potential violence posted on TikTok toward...
View ArticleShining a New Light: North Stafford High Powers Up Virginia’s Largest School...
Submitted photo Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) and Madison Energy Infrastructure (MEI) celebrated a major step toward sustainability today with the unveiling of Virginia's largest school solar...
View ArticleFirst Fridays Under Scrutiny: Manassas Considers Event Management Changes
Manassas City Council The Manassas City Council is re-evaluating the popular First Fridays event, a staple in the city’s historic downtown, following feedback from residents, businesses, and local...
View ArticleMeet the Principal: Q+A with Glenkirk Elementary’s New Principal, Matthew Meyer
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 ArticleDouble Shooting Investigated in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting. Spotsylvania County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred at 9:50...
View Article‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ to Grace Riverside Theater Stage for...
Get ready to be transported through the life and music of one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is set to take the stage at the Riverside...
View ArticleRestoring a Landmark: Goolricks Pharmacy to Bring Back Old-Fashioned...
To everyone who had an eye on the restoration of Goolricks Pharmacy on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg as recently as this past spring, it seemed like a long time to wait for an old-fashioned...
View ArticleManassas City Leaders Endorse State Sen. Rouse for Lt. Gov.
Aaron Rouse. [Courtesy of Aaron Rouse via Facebook]Several Manassas City leaders endorsed State Sen. Aaron Rouse (D-7) for lieutenant governor on Thursday. Rouse has been a state senator since January...
View ArticleAct Now: Preparing for Peak Hurricane Season with NV Waterproofing &...
Cristian Abrigo, Operations Manager at NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair In this Local Business In Focus, we talked with Cristian Abrigo, operations manager at NV Waterproofing & Foundation...
View ArticlePrince William County Diversity Day in Pictures
Tristan and Dylan Nicolson of Woodbridge get a chance to pet horses from the Prince William County Police Mounted Unit. [Photo: Alan Gloss] The Prince William County Police Department hosted its fourth...
View ArticleATCC to Invest $54.7 Million in New Biomanufacturing Facility in Prince...
Photo: Governor of Virginia Facebook Page American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) will invest $54.7 million to expand its campus in Prince William County with a new biomanufacturing facility focused on...
View Article‘Is she even dead?’ Defense pushes for evidence in Mamta Bhatt case
Insidenova.com: “Naresh Bhatt’s defense took a step forward Friday morning as a Prince William Circuit Court judge partially granted a motion to compel, forcing the prosecution to turn over evidence...
View ArticleSmoke Spoils Friday Lunch On Caroline Street
Fire alarms went off just before lunchtime on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, bringing firefighters in from several locations in the area and halting traffic and shoppers. All eyes were on the...
View ArticleHow We Informed & Empowered Our Community This Week
Dear Members, Now that the weekend has arrived, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the work we’ve done together this week to keep our community informed, empowered, and connected. Our team has...
View ArticlePrince William Asks County Employees to Serve Food, Drinks at Solheim Cup;...
Photo: Prince William County Prince William County Government employees were urged to leave their regular jobs temporarily and serve food and drinks to guests at a prestigious golf tournament now...
View ArticleNOVEC to Hold Free Career Expos to Attract Women Workers
NOVEC lineworker Zach Bell shows Megan Balderson of Stafford County the fine points of electric pole climbing.[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative]The Northern Virginia Electric...
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