Dapper Tuxedo Cat “Niffler” Seeks Loving Forever Home in Stafford
Meet Niffler, a charming and dapper tuxedo cat searching for his forever family. This friendly feline, estimated to be around 2-3 years old, is currently available for adoption at the Stafford County...
View ArticleSpring Home Show Returns This Weekend
Get ready for the ultimate home transformation event. The Spring Home Show is your chance to connect with top landscapers, designers, and contractors who can help bring your home improvement vision to...
View ArticleFredericksburg Planning Commission Rejects Technology Overlay District Proposal
Fredericksburg City Hall On Wednesday night, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission voted 4-3 to reject a proposed Technology Overlay District (TOD) that would have allowed data centers and...
View ArticleFirefighters Battle Blaze at Waterford Drive Home in Manassas
Firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday evening at 100201 Waterford Drive, near Clover Hill Road. Crews from Manassas and Prince William County Fire and Rescue were dispatched at 5:05 p.m. to...
View ArticleKevin Moreau Appointed to Manassas Park City Council
The Manassas Park Governing Body has appointed Kevin Moreau to fill a vacant seat on the Governing Body (City Council) following the recent election of Alana Mensing as mayor. Moreau will serve as an...
View ArticleFire Engulfs Home on Waterford Drive in Manassas; Firefighter Injured
A two-story home on Waterford Drive in Manassas was engulfed in flames Friday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from area fire and rescue teams. The Manassas Fire and Rescue Department...
View ArticleNorth Stafford High Tackles Chronic Absenteeism with Personal Outreach and...
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools North Stafford High School has launched an initiative, Reclaim Souls, to tackle chronic absenteeism through personal outreach. Teachers made over 300 phone calls...
View ArticleSweet Brita is Still Searching for Her Forever Home
Meet Brita, a stunning tri-ticked beauty who is still waiting for her perfect family at the Spotsylvania Animal Shelter. At two years old, Brita is a gentle soul who has tested well with other dogs...
View ArticleLive Music & Small Bites: Mackenzie Roark at 2 Silos on Feb. 16
Looking for live music and great food? Head to Farm Brew Live on Discovery Boulevard near Manassas on Sunday, February 16, from noon to 3:30 p.m. for an unforgettable performance indoors at the...
View ArticleLeading Change: Dr. Gullickson’s Impact on Germanna Community College
Welcome to the Potomac Local News Podcast. In this episode, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Dr. Janet Gullickson, President of Germanna Community College, as she reflects on her impactful tenure and...
View ArticleManassas Honors Doug Keen for Serving as Interim City Manager
Mayor Michelle Davis Younger (left) and Douglass Keen (right). The Manassas City Council honored Police Chief Douglass Keen for serving as the city’s interim leader for over a year. The council...
View ArticleAdopt Your New Best Friend and Celebrate World Spay Day
Phase I of the new $16.7 million Prince William County Animal Shelter at 14807 Bristow Road, opened in late November 2021. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]Are you looking to add a furry friend...
View ArticleStafford Supervisors to Vote on Bylaw Changes Following Monica Gary Censure,...
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote on significant changes to its bylaws governing appointments to local and regional boards and commissions during its meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday,...
View ArticleSevere Winds Cause Power Outages Across Prince William and Stafford Counties
Thousands of residents in Prince William and Stafford counties are without power as Dominion Energy and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) report widespread outages amid a high wind...
View ArticleMarket Shift: How Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Are Responding to...
The Northern Virginia real estate market is experiencing an increase in home listings, with notable pricing and inventory level changes across Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania...
View ArticleThe Community is Talking—Join the Buzz at Potomac Local News!
Kiser Something exciting is happening in our community—people are talking about Potomac Local News! From breaking stories to in-depth local coverage, we’re delivering the news that keeps our region...
View ArticlePrince William County Police Thank Community for Supporting Polar Plunge 2025
The Prince William County Police Department is expressing gratitude to the community after another successful Polar Plunge event, which raised $130,000 for Special Olympics Virginia. The event, held...
View ArticleVirginia speed camera program set aside for further review
(The Center Square) — The Senate Transportation Committee set aside Thursday a bill expanding Virginia’s speed camera program, which generated over $19.9 million in paid citations last year.
View ArticleFatal Crash in Dumfries Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Driver
A high-speed crash late Friday night claimed the life of an 18-year-old driver near Dumfries, while three others sustained injuries, authorities reported. Prince William County crash investigators...
View ArticlePrince William County Reports Record Infrastructure Growth in FY2024
Officials cut the ribbon on a new Balls Road Road interchange at Prince William Parkway near Interstate 66. The Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWDOT) has released its FY2024 Annual...
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