Happy Friday, everyone. One more day until the weekend. Thanks for starting your day smarter with us here at Potomac Local News. Here’s what’s happening in our communities today.Â
Flood warning: We’re under a coastal flood warning until 8 a.m. Saturday, as a strong storm will bring flooding not seen since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Prince William outlines the areas affected in that county. Stafford is under the same warning, too.
Barnstorming:Â Political candidates Glenn Youngin (R) and Terry McAuliffe (D) are crisscrossing the state during the campaign’s final days. Lt. Gov. candidate Hala Ayala (D) was in Woodbridge last night, and Youngkin is scheduled to be in Fredericksburg and Manassas Park tomorrow. Early voting ends Saturday. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2.
Mass exodus:Â Prince William County has lost several top planning officials in quick succession as the county is tackling potentially sweeping land-use issues.
Progressive challenge: In one of Prince William County’s most competitive races for a local House of Delegates’ seat, a moderate Republican who says he supports COVID-19 vaccine requirements for public sector workers and K-12 students is challenging one of the commonwealth’s most progressive lawmakers.
Manassas vets parade:Â After taking a year off, the Northern Virginia Veterans Parade returns to Manassas on Saturday, November 6, at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road and proceed to Center Street to the Harris Pavillion. All veterans are invited to march.
Head of the class: Jennifer Taylor, President, and CEO of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), has been awarded George Mason University’s School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. Due to Jennifer’s commitment to strengthening the technology industry’s workforce and closing the region’s skill gap, GMU has honored her with this recognition.
Native tongue:Â Stafford County Public Schools is increasing its commitment to global diversity and reaching its families in their native languages by hiring 10 international teachers, recognizing 30 staff members with the global seal of biliteracy, and launching Spanish versions of its division-wide social media sites.
Top librarian: The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) has selected Schenell Agee, supervisor of Library Media Programs and Research for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), as the 2021 Virginia Outstanding Economic Educator of the Year.
Community health:Â Erik Shannon has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer of UVA Community Health. UVA Community Health includes an integrated network of outpatient services across Culpeper and Northern Virginia, with UVA Culpeper Medical Center, UVA Haymarket Medical Center, and UVA Prince William Medical Center.
QUBE:Â The Quantico Corporate Center is expanding and will be home to leading defense & technology companies, the US government, and top academic programs in business, forensics, and cyber-related degrees.
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Mayor Derrick R. Wood outlined a bold and hopeful vision for the future of Dumfries during his annual State of the Town Address on June 5, 2025.
STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County has quietly ended its contract with PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby users when someone in a public space is experiencing cardiac arrest and may need CPR. The decision marks the conclusion of an eight-year relationship with the public safety technology.
Stafford County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to eliminate artificial food dyes from school meals, following the signing of a new state law that will ban certain synthetic color additives by 2027.
On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the annual AA Farm Honey harvest.
Looking for art opportunities in the DMV? ArtsFairfax.org is your online destination to find and promote artist calls in and around Fairfax. Our Artist Calls directory is always free to use and highlights opportunities to audition, exhibit artwork, or secure commissions. Be sure to check out ArtsFairfax Artist Calls on an ongoing basis – new opportunities are added every week.
In addition to a dozen or so Artist Calls from throughout the region, ArtsFairfax is proud to host the following:
Fairfax250 RV Wrap
For illustrators, visual artists, and graphic designers, we are working with the Fairfax250 Commission to wrap a 37’-long RV that will travel to hundreds of events across Fairfax County. A signage company will handle the installation – all we need is the design. See your art on this rolling billboard all year long!
On June 20th, 2025, Woodbridge Rotary Club will be holding our 21st annual charity golf tournament. This tournament is in memory of two of our past Presidents and valued members of the community. Joe Devaney passed away March 22, 2005 and a few years ago, Bill O’Hop passed away barely a week after playing in this tournament in 2015. Both Joe and Bill were each other’s best friends and they both loved golf! Please help us pay tribute to our dear friends by participating in this tournament and helping us to support our local and international charities. If you are interested in golfing, sponsoring, donating a door prize and/or know someone who is, please contact us (Mark Worrilow [email protected] or 703-244-8702). Signing up is also possible using the QR code.
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
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
