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Adopt Daphne: A Fun and Energetic Companion Looking for a Home
Meet Daphne, a sweet 2-year-old pup with a personality that’s as fun as it is adorable! Daphne came to the Spotsylvania Animal Shelter as a stray, and while she was a bit reserved at first, she’s now...
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Stafford Board Names Janet Brown to Library Post, Apologizes to Former Member
Janet Brown was appointed Stafford County’s citizen representative to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board following a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors during their January 21,...
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White Belt Graduation Ceremony Marks Milestone for Children in Healthy Kid...
The Fourth Wish Foundation will hold a special white belt graduation ceremony on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Underground Krav Maga and Fitness in Gainesville. The event celebrates the achievements...
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Lack of Medical Examiner’s Report Delays Dumfries Fatal Shooting Case
Davis The preliminary hearing for Tryevon Davis, one of three men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Jason Thomas Blake in Dumfries, has been delayed due to the pending...
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Germanna Expands in Stafford: Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of New $20M Campus...
Germanna Community College (GCC) hosted a ribbon cutting at its new Stafford expansion today, January 23, 2025. The event marked the opening of two buildings in Stafford: the Barbara J. Fried Building...
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Three Constitutional Amendments Move Forward in Virginia Senate
Photo: Mike Mullin By Sarah Roderick Fitch (The Center Square) – Three amendments are one step closer to being enshrined in the Virginia Constitution after passing the Senate on Tuesday. These...
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Indoor Sports Complex Unlikely, New Mixed-Use Vision Emerging for Woodbridge
Prince William County’s plans for an indoor sports complex in Woodbridge face a significant shift following this week’s decision by the Board of County Supervisors to allocate $250,000 for a consultant...
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Manassas City Schools: Priorities for 2025 with Dayna-Marie Miles
Join Uriah Kiser, founder and publisher of Potomac Local News, as he sits down with Dayna-Marie Miles, the newest member of the Manassas City School Board. In this engaging episode, Dayna-Marie shares...
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Man Accused of Abducting Manassas Schoolgirl Faces Grand Jury; Faces...
Jesus Enrique Ramirez Cabrera, 23, of Manassas, appeared in a Prince William County court Thursday, January 23, for a preliminary hearing related to his arrest last fall after he was accused of...
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OmniRide Hits 1 Million Riders, Eyes 2 Million by June
OmniRide has reached a significant milestone, serving 1 million passengers in FY2024. This achievement signals a post-pandemic recovery for the regional transit provider and sets the stage for even...
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Locked Gates: Manassas City Council Retreat Raises Open Meetings Questions
The Manassas City Council began its three-day retreat on Thursday at James Madison’s historic Montpelier, located over 80 miles south of the city. The event quickly raised concerns about public access...
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Contraception protections advance in Virginia amid renewed debate
With contraception rights under scrutiny nationwide, Virginia Democrats are doubling down on efforts to safeguard access, even as they brace for potential pushback from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the...
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Manassas Scavenger Hunt: Mischief & Mystery Walking Tour
Discover the hidden gems and rich history of Downtown Manassas on the thrilling Manassas Scavenger Hunt! This exciting walking tour will take you on a journey through the charming streets of Manassas,...
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Big Beam Weekend: Drivers Urged to Avoid Northbound I-495 Near Tysons...
Traffic disruptions and lane reductions are set to begin on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) near Tysons, Virginia, as part of the 495 NEXT project’s Big Beam Weekend. The impacts will...
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Upcoming Road Work in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Surrounding...
Upcoming road work in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and surrounding areas includes several projects to improve infrastructure and ensure safe travel for drivers. On Interstate 95 southbound,...
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Seals on Wheels Returns: Circuit Court Clerk’s Mobile Services for 2025
The Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk announced the continuation of the "Seals on Wheels" initiative for 2025. This mobile services program, led by Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline C. Smith,...
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Local Crime Reports: Stafford’s ‘McDUI,’ Prince William Assaults
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Incidents McDUI in Fast Food Drive-Thru Alvarez On January 24, 2025, at 12:25 a.m., Sergeant E.E. West responded to a single-vehicle crash at the McDonald’s on Wonder...
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Upcoming Virtual Town Hall for Woodbridge Residents
The Woodbridge District invites residents to join a Community Update Town Hall Meeting hosted by Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin. This virtual event offers an opportunity for residents to stay...
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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School Senior Named Finalist in Regeneron Science...
Rania Lateef, a senior at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School and the Governor’s School @ Innovation Park, daughter of Prince William School Board Chairman Babur Lateef, has been named one of 40...
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Coming Soon on the Potomac Local News Podcast: A Conversation with Prince...
This week, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Babur Lateef, Chairman of the Prince William County School Board, and Jennifer Wall, Gainesville District Representative, for an engaging discussion on the state...
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