We’re about to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a brand new year.
And as we do this time every year, we’re getting ready to take a look back at the biggest stories of the year based on the number of views each story received on our website.
From covering floods (it’s the rainiest year on record in Washington, D.C.), new toll lanes coming to Interstate 66, business expansions like Micron (Virginia’s largest economic deal ever) and Amazon, or the debate over how to best develop the last remaining rural pieces of property in our community, it’s been a busy year for local news.
This year also marked a change for us at Potomac Local, too.
- We listened to you and made an improved email newsletter that delivers local news you where you are.
We hired a team of new reporters in an effort to expand the types of stories we cover, to deliver more trusted local news that matters to you. - We invested more than $6,000 in a new website (a big investment for a small company like ours).
- And we launched a new premium subscription tier of content and now have more than 400 paying subscribers.
In the era of “fake news,” Potomac Local plays a vital role in strengthening the local news ecosystem by providing reporting on the local issues that impact us here at home. It’s what our subscribers trust us, and pay us to do.
In turn, a better-informed community is a stronger community. And our subscribers make Potomac Local stronger.
Right now, as of this writing, 20 more people can take advantage of a special offer to save 30% on an annual subscription to Potomac Local by using the coupon code STRONGER.
This offer, which started out at 30 coupons at the beginning of the month, ends Dec. 31, 2018, or whenever the remaining 20 coupons are claimed, whichever comes first.
We value your support and look forward to serving you as a paying subscriber in the coming year.
Recent Stories
Burnside Farms is gearing up for its 2025 Summer of Sunflowers, opening Friday, July 11.Â
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and an electric scooter that occurred Tuesday night in the Sudley area of Manassas.
There was excitement in the air in Occoquan on Friday, July 11, 2025, as FOX 5 brought its popular “Zip Trip” morning show to the historic riverside town.
VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, known as the General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller Post, has been named Virginia’s National Community Service Post Award recipient for 2024–2025. This honor recognizes the post’s outstanding service to veterans and the broader community over the past year.Â
The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!
Go Ape, America’s leading aerial adventure park provider, is proud to unveil a revitalized experience across its iconic Zipline & Adventure Parks. This refresh goes beyond physical upgrades; it reflects a renewed mission to foster meaningful connections between people, nature, and self.
“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Christmas in July
Volunteer Prince William will be holding a fun-filled Christmas in July event at Heritage Brewing Co on July 26th from 12pm until 6pm with all proceeds going to support the 2025 Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket Program. Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
