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Obituary: Martha (Marti) Lee Seers (1938-2024)
Martha (Marti) Lee Seers (Age 86) Memorial service info In Loving Memory of Martha Lee “Marti” Seers With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Martha Lee “Marti” Seers, who departed on October 3,...
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Haymarket Regional Food Pantry Celebrates 20 Years of Serving the Community...
From a single closet shared by two churches to a bustling community lifeline helping tens of thousands annually, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — and...
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Egg-citing Spring Adventure: Stafford’s Blue and Terrence’s Egg Venture Returns
Families and adventure seekers in Stafford County can gear up for a fun-filled outdoor experience this spring as Blue and Terrence’s Excellent Egg Venture returns for another year. The event, which...
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Prince William County Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety...
Surdam Prince William County’s emergency dispatchers—often referred to as the “first” first responders—are being recognized for their behind-the-scenes heroism during National Public Safety...
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Buc-ee’s Submits Plans for 120-Pump Travel Center in Stafford County
The Texas-based travel center giant Buc-ee’s is moving ahead with plans to build its first Virginia location in Stafford County. It has submitted formal requests to rezone nearly 35 acres of land to...
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Burger Hoax, Puppy Yoga, and Community Conversations: This Week’s Local Buzz
Welcome back, and welcome aboard! We’re excited to welcome back Whitlock Wealth as one of our featured advertisers. You’ll see their Instant Ad on our site and in our newsletters—offering timely...
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Police blotter: Father, Son Drown in River; Indecent Exposures and Assaults...
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram] Father, 6-year-old son drown in Rappahannock River A spring break outing turned tragic when a father and his 6-year-old son drowned in the...
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Manassas Eyes $700K Cleanup Grant as It Prepares Downtown Site for Parking...
Manassas is preparing to tap into $700,000 in state funding to clean up petroleum-contaminated soil beneath the former Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, Inc. (MIFCO) site. This will pave the way for a...
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Know Your Rights – And Who to Call
Bradley Marshall, Esq. | Criminal Defense Attorney | VFN Law If you’re stopped or arrested, the way you respond can affect your entire case. Staying calm and knowing your rights is critical—but having...
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Stafford Supervisor Meg Bohmke Announces Retirement, Maya Guy Launches Bid...
Michele Trampe of Central Virginia Justice Initiative and Lisa Silver accept a proclamation from Chairman Meg Bohmke on behalf of human trafficking victims. A shakeup is underway in Stafford County...
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Will a Data Center Help Close Fredericksburg’s Budget Gap? Officials Say It’s...
As Fredericksburg city officials weigh budget cuts, tax increases, and federal funding uncertainties, one possible source of future financial relief came up during a joint City Council and School...
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From Book Bargains to Bunny Visits: What’s Happening
Got something to share? Let me know. I live by email, and, like you, I pay close attention to what lands in my inbox. I especially enjoy the messages that begin with, “Hey, Uriah,” — because I never...
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Haymarket Town Council Reviews Islamic Center Proposal, Focuses on Parking...
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket. The Haymarket Town Council revisited the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street during a work session on March 31, continuing its review of a...
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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Jennifer Patterson, Library Director
Welcome back to a Potomac Local News series, “Meet Prince William.” We’ve started this series so Prince William County residents can get to know the important people working behind the scenes to make...
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‘Too Many Lives Lost’: Judge Rebukes Drunk Driver in Sentencing
Burns Jose Rafael Lizama, a 48-year-old Manassas Park resident, was sentenced on April 3, 2025, to 10 years in prison, with five years suspended, for the 2023 death of Justin Burns. He will serve five...
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From Mexico City to Northern Virginia: Noris Churros Brings Sweet Dreams to Life
If you’ve caught a whiff of cinnamon sugar in the air and followed your nose to a gleaming churro truck, chances are you’ve stumbled upon Noris Churros — a new local business serving up the sweet,...
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Just Listed in Stafford: Updated Townhome with Garage & Open House This Saturday
Just Listed: 402 Cabin Ct, Stafford, VA 22554 Open House: Saturday, April 5, 12 to 3 p.m. Price: $435,000 MLS#: VAST2036384 Listing Agent: Lindsey Schmidt – Fathom Realty | Licensed in VA | Call now!...
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Battle of the Potholes Underway on Area Roads
This one is in the parking lot near the Firestone tire shop but most of the parking lots are privately owned so they are not VDOT’s or the City’s responsibility. The cold temperatures in February took...
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Delays to New Elementary Schools Mean More Trailers, Overcrowding for...
Covington-Harper Elementary School Two new elementary schools that could help ease overcrowding in Prince William County won’t open until at least 2026 and 2027, respectively, school officials say. The...
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Hop into Spring with Manassas Park’s Easter Egg Hunts
Easter is almost here, and Manassas Park Community Center is making it extra special with three exciting Easter Egg Hunts for all ages. Flashlight Egg Hunt (Ages 8-11) Friday, April 11 | 7 p.m. – 8...
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