Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:24PM

“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The closure is required to lower Occoquan Road to maintain future bridge clearance as part of the I-95 and Route 123 interchange improvements project.”

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Manassas

Art Takes Over Old Town: Manassas Hosts Fall Gallery Walk This Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:20PM

“The Fall Gallery Walk takes place this Saturday, November 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. here in Old Town Manassas,” Historic Manassas, Inc. announced. “This event, held by the Manassas Art Guild, pairs local artists and their works with businesses throughout town.”

Visitors are invited to stroll through Old Town using a gallery map—or simply follow the balloons—to discover a variety of art styles created by Manassas-area artists. The event offers a chance to meet artists, explore local shops, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in the heart of the city.

Fredericksburg

Hold the Phone! Cops Hit Pause on Calls for Morning Maintenance

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:17PM

“The Fredericksburg Police Department will have a planned outage of its administrative phone lines tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. for a system upgrade,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “During this time, administrative phone numbers may be temporarily unavailable.”

Residents who need to report a non-emergency during the brief “phone nap” can still reach the department at 540-373-1414 or 540-834-2211. Officials emphasized that 911 emergency lines will remain fully operational during the upgrade.

Event

KEEP THE KEYS Book Signing

November 6, 2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

A&B Creative Events Center

5012 Southpoint Pkwy

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

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You get to enjoy $400 worth of value with a Best selling author for only $20 workbook if you pre register! Come out and take advantage of this best selling author coming to Fredericksburg and surrounding area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Doors will open at 6p!

Fredericksburg

Over 400 Students Participate in Workforce Now Mock Interview Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:14PM

“Over 400 high school and college students participated in this year’s Workforce Now Mock Interview Day, an incredible event dedicated to preparing our future workforce for career success,” Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Workforce Now announced. “Students had the opportunity to practice real interview skills with local and regional business leaders and receive personalized resume reviews and feedback — helping them gain confidence and refine their professional presence.”

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Manassas Park

Manassas Park Honors Veterans During Flag Ceremony on the Plaza

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:11PM

“Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Plaza today as we honored all Veterans — past, present, and future — during our Veterans Flag Ceremony,” the City of Manassas Park shared. “It was a meaningful moment of gratitude and reflection for those who have served and continue to serve our country.”

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Schools

NOVA Students Can Access Free Food and Personal Care Items

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:06PM

“NOVA students can access free food and personal care items at our Nighthawk Nest pantries,” Northern Virginia Community College announced. “See locations and hours here.”

The initiative provides essential support to students facing food insecurity, especially as state and federal nutrition programs adjust. The Nighthawk Nests are stocked with groceries, toiletries, and hygiene products—free to all enrolled students—with pantries available on every NOVA campus.

News

Spotsylvania Man Charged on Multiple Child Exploitation, Obscenity Charges

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:01PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

“After conducting an investigation, obtaining search warrants, and reviewing the items that the reporting party submitted, Jason Zirkle II was arrested on 10 counts of 18.2-361.01 B(v) Sexual abuse of animals… and one count of 18.2-374.3 Section C(iii) Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children,” the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Newslinks

Northern Virginia Delivered 88% of Spanberger’s Victory Margin, Analysis Shows

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 8:48PM

Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

“Northern Virginia accounted for about 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory margin on Tuesday,” InsideNoVa reported, citing preliminary results from the Virginia Department of Elections. “In the region’s four counties and five cities, Spanberger, the Democrat, won 72.3% of the total vote to just 27.4% for her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.”

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Newslinks

Democrats Take Over Majority on Stafford County Board of Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 8:46PM

“I’ve been serving Stafford for almost 20 years, building relationships, and it paid off in a big way,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported, quoting newly elected Aquia District Supervisor Maya Guy at a watch party Tuesday night. “As I say, when we come out, we show up and we show out,” added Falmouth District winner Kecia Evans. “So I want us to party like we ain’t never partied before because Democrats are in the house!”

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