Prince William County Government Offices Open with Unscheduled Leave and...
Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather...
View ArticleDemocrats Subramanyam and Vindman Split on Riley Laken Act as House Passes...
Subramanyam / Vindman On January 7, the U.S. House of Representatives convened for the first session of the 119th Congress and passed H.R. 29, the "Riley Laken Act," with bipartisan support. The bill...
View ArticleSupervisor Diggs Calls for Unity and Integrity in First Remarks as Chairman
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors began its first meeting of 2025 with a significant leadership transition. Supervisor Deuntay Diggs was elected chairman in a 4-3 vote, succeeding outgoing...
View ArticlePrince William Planning Commission Approves Sonic Drive-Thru near Quantico to...
(Insidenova.com) – The Prince William County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a Sonic drive-thru restaurant at the Barracks Row at Quantico shopping center along Va....
View ArticleUpcoming Event: Artist Reception Featuring William Kennedy
Date: February 1, 2025 Time: 6–8 PM Location: 9419 Battle St, Manassas Admission: Free and open to the public Join the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an...
View ArticleUpdated: School Closings for Thursday, January 9, 2025
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy road conditions and inclement weather. Here is the latest list of updates: Prince William...
View ArticleCrime Report Round-Up: Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
Called to Jail A 44-year-old man found himself back at Rappahannock Regional Jail after making a false report and harassing a jail officer with obscene phone calls. Initially, deputies responded to a...
View ArticlePlanet Fitness Opens First Location in Stafford
Planet Fitness opened its first location in Stafford. The new 30,900-square-foot facility, located at 1455 Stafford Market Place in the Stafford Market Place shopping center, is designed to provide a...
View ArticleCelebrate the Grand Opening of the Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Join us on Friday, January 10, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m., with a special Ribbon Cutting at 2 p.m. Be inspired by keynote speaker Rita McClenny, President & CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation...
View ArticleSentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: Then & Now
In this Potomac Local News Podcast episode, we sit down with Jeff Joyner, President of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, to explore the hospital’s incredible 50+ year journey – the past 15...
View ArticleUVA Prince William Hospital Recognized as a ‘Best Hospital for Maternity Care’
UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas. The UVA Health Prince Wiliam Medical Center in Manassas has earned a top spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Hospitals for Maternity...
View ArticleGeorge Mason Invests in AI Future: Dr. Amarda Shehu | Potomac Local News Podcast
In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser interviews Dr. Amarda Shehu, the Associate Vice President of Research for the Institute for Digital Innovation and the inaugural...
View ArticlePrince William Teams Up with Regional Nonprofit to Conserve Doves Landing
Doves Landing. [Courtesy of Prince William County]Prince Wiliam County is teaming up with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) to conserve Doves Landing Regional Park in Manassas. NVCT is a...
View ArticleWoodbridge Man, 22, Killed; Investigation Underway
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening, January 9, in the 8300 block of Sunset Drive, near Manassas. Prince William County Police...
View ArticleDelegate Paul Milde on Reelection, Stafford Issues, and Virginia’s Future
In this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast, Uriah Kiser interviews Delegate Paul Milde, a Republican representing Stafford County in Virginia’s 64th District. Delegate Milde discusses his reelection...
View ArticleFredericksburg Unveils New Visitor Center in Revamped City Center Building
Fredericksburg celebrated the grand opening of its new Visitor Center on January 10, 2025, with an open-house event that drew hundreds today at the newly renamed City Center government building,...
View ArticleCommitment to Self: “I Do!” Women’s Empowerment Conference
Empower yourself and take the first step towards self-care and growth at the Commitment to Self: “I Do!” Women’s Empowerment Conference! Topics include: – Navigating power structures – Women’s health...
View ArticlePatriot High School principal on leave in Prince William
Insidenova.com: “Patriot High School Principal Michael Bishop is currently on leave, the school announced Thursday in a message to families. Prince William County Public Schools did not provide further...
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