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Meet O’Riley: Your Future Co-Pilot Awaits

O’Riley is a lovable 2-year-old hound mix with a sleek gray and black coat and a personality that shines even brighter. Found as a stray, he came to the shelter with a possible fracture in his right...

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Old Dominion Humane Society Rescues 22 Dogs from Kentucky Hoarding Case

Volunteers with Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS), just outside Fredericksburg, care for 22 dogs rescued from hoarding in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The animals had been living in deplorable outdoor...

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NVTA CEO: $129.7M Route 1 Project in Dumfries is ‘Transformational’; More...

An aerial view of Route 1 in Dumfries, looking south. [Photo: Potomac Local News]The widening of Route 1 through the heart of Dumfries, backed by a $129.7 million investment from the Northern Virginia...

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Dominion Energy to Upgrade Aging Power Lines from Fredericksburg to Possum Point

Dominion Energy is preparing to launch a significant infrastructure upgrade along a key electrical transmission corridor stretching from Fredericksburg to Possum Point in Prince William County. The...

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Gang Sentencing, Teen Homicide Verdict, and Multiple DUI Arrests Mark Busy...

[Photo: Alan Gloss] Prince William County Gang Members Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Jailhouse Assault Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announced the successful...

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OmniRide Expansion Marks New Era Following State Law Change

OmniRide, the public transit agency operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), is entering a new era of service expansion thanks to a newly passed state law. The...

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Student of the Week: Rania Lateef, Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School senior Rania Lateef is no stranger to hard work and high achievement. As one of just 40 national finalists in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s...

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“I’m 84”: Rider Urges VRE to Bring Back Human Touch as Station Gets Facelift

The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board has authorized a comprehensive painting and surface restoration project for the Woodbridge Station, aiming to...

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Driving a Legend: Rare British Ambulance a Rolling Mystery in Fredericksburg

The original paint job will stay. The paint job on an antique ambulance that roams the streets of Fredericksburg hints that a story behind this truck is waiting to be told. Was it part of the British...

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Bridge Repairs Begin on Route 28 as City Prepares to Remove Canceled Bypass...

Drivers should expect delays on Route 28 (Centreville Road) as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins repairs to the bridge over Bull Run, located at the Fairfax County and Prince William...

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Stafford Leaders React to Veto of Local Sales Tax for School Construction

Stafford County leaders are responding to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s recent veto of SB1307, a bill that would have allowed counties and cities across Virginia to hold voter referendums on implementing...

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Second Arrest Made in Connection to Woodbridge Death Investigation

Prince William County police have arrested a second suspect in connection to a death investigation that began last month in the 13200 block of Trowbridge Drive. Aguilar Jonathan Alberto Aguilar, 21,...

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GMU Unveils Plans for Innovation District in Manassas, Seeks City’s Support

Katherine Johnson Hall on the Science and Technology Campus. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University George Mason University is leading a major effort to create Northern...

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Fredericksburg Film Festival Returns for Its Second Year, Showcasing Global...

The Fredericksburg Film Festival (FFF) is back for its second year, promising an impressive lineup of films from around the world, including selections from prestigious festivals like Cannes,...

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Fatal Crash Claims Life of Woodbridge Man

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]A Woodbridge man has died after being struck by a car outside a gas station, marking the second fatal crash reported in Prince William County this week. The incident occurred...

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Stafford Residents Split Over Proposed Tax Hike to Fund $1 Billion County Budget

Dozens of Stafford County residents packed the chambers Tuesday night during a special-called meeting of the Board of Supervisors to weigh in on the proposed $1.015 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget —...

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Vice President JD Vance Visits Marines at Quantico, Brings Message from...

Vice President JD Vance speaks to Marines at Quantico Marine Corps Base. [Photo: Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown]Vice President JD Vance arrived by helicopter at Marine Corps Base Quantico today to meet...

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The Rules Have Changed: Mark Worrilow on What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know...

You’ve heard it before: Location, Location, Location. But according to seasoned Realtor Mark Worrilow, that old real estate rule just doesn’t cover it anymore. “In today’s market, location is just one...

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Updated: Deputy Injured in Hit-and-Run on I-95 Released from Hospital

Updated 10 a.m. – A Stafford County Sheriff’s deputy was injured early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred...

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Vacancy Report Reveals Staffing Challenges in Prince William County Government

Prince William County is grappling with dozens of long-term staff vacancies, prompting concern among officials about recruitment, retention, and the impact on services. During the county’s first...

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