Stafford Sheriff’s Report: Road Rage, Car Thefts
From The Stafford County Sheriff's Office: ASSAULT: Amazon, 220 Centreport Parkway, 11/13, 5:30 p.m. Deputy R.L. Hubbard responded to an assault. It was discovered there was a road rage incident...
View ArticleShooting Reported In Lake Ridge
Update 5:13 p.m. — From Prince William police: The shooting reported in Cara Dr has been determined to be self-inflicted. There is no ongoing threat in the community. Original post 3:43 p.m — From...
View ArticlePrince William County Unveils First-Ever Parking Garage in Woodbridge
Prince William County officials celebrated a milestone today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new six-level parking garage in Woodbridge. The $53.5 million Potomac/Neabsco Mills Commuter Garage,...
View ArticleStafford County School Board to Appoint New Superintendent in Special Meeting
The Stafford County School Board has announced a special meeting scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the potential appointment of a new division superintendent. The...
View ArticleDriver Arrested in Connection to Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Dale City
Stagnaro RiegaPolice have arrested a driver in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman in a Dale City neighborhood last month. Crash investigators obtained...
View ArticlePublisher’s Post: Christmas Music Plays Now
Good morning. We’ve been following a major crash in Stafford County that closed Interstate 95. Updates here, and we’ll keep posting new information as we get it. Limited: X, formerly Twitter, has...
View ArticleFunland Fredericksburg Starts Wishing Tree Program
Funland Fredericksburg has launched The Wishing Tree program, allowing guests to donate special experiences to families in need through Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg, with the park...
View ArticleMan Charged With Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle
On November 11, 2024, a suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting incident on August 4, 2023, in Woodbridge, where the suspect fired multiple rounds at a vehicle. The suspect was charged with...
View ArticleSnack Showdown: Doritos Dispute Escalates to Disorderly Conduct Charge
From the Stafford sheriff's office: ASSAULT: Rappahannock Regional Jail, 1745 Richmond Highway, 4:14 p.m. Deputy S. Waheed was assisting in processing a suspect at the jail for a domestic incident....
View ArticlePane-fully Festive: Riddles and Cheer Light Up Downtown Fredericksburg
From glistening trees and jolly Saint Nicholas to a mischievous Grinch and festive Pokemon, downtown Fredericksburg’s storefronts have transformed their windows into a wonderland. The city’s annual...
View ArticleReminder: Registration is Open for Polar Plunge 2025
[Photo: Prince William County Police Department]Registration is open for the 2025 Polar Plunge at Leesylvania State Park on February 15, which benefits Special Olympics Virginia. Participants can join...
View ArticleWhat You’re Reading: Our Top Five Articles of the Month
Here are the top five most-read articles on Potomac Local News in the past month. Three Stafford Schools Face Accreditation Challenges Amid Performance Issues: District Prepares for State’s New...
View ArticleLace Up Your Skates: Manassas City Ice Skating Rink Opens This Friday
Grab your scarves, gloves, and a sense of adventure—ice skating season is back in Manassas! The beloved ice rink at the Harris Pavilion is set to open this Friday, November 22, just in time to...
View ArticleStreet Closures Announced Ahead of Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
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View ArticleFredNats Announce 2025 Home Game Times
Press Release: The FredNats will continue to play 66 regular season home games in 2025. Following the 2024 Carolina League championship season, the Fredericksburg Nationals announce 2025 home game...
View ArticleManassas School Board to Vote on Calendar Options Dec. 10
Ed Stephenson, Ph.D., speaking to the Manassas City School Board about the potential calendar options for the next school year. [Manassas City Public Schools]The Manassas City School Board will vote on...
View ArticleWhat’s On the Agenda? Stafford’s Board of Supervisors Meets November 19
Stafford County's Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live, and the agenda will be posted online. To provide the public with...
View ArticleUnlocking Value: How Freedom Property Management Maximizes Rental Income for...
Owning rental property can be a great investment, but maximizing rental income can be challenging without the right expertise. Freedom Property Management, led by Principal Broker and owner Tiffany...
View ArticleSanta Claus Arrives at Potomac Mills Friday for Parties, Photos
Press Release: Santa Claus is coming to Potomac Mills! Starting this Friday, Nov. 22, shoppers will be able to partake in the annual Santa Photo Experience. View hours and make your preferred Santa...
View ArticleManassas Park Teen Charged with Armed Robbery, Assault in Stafford
From The Stafford County Sheriff's Department: An 18-year-old Manassas Park man was arrested after an assault and robbery at gunpoint that took place late last week. On November 14th at approximately...
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