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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Haymarket Elementary’s New Principal, Jesse Rivera

Published September 11, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Jesse Rivera, Ed.D., the new principal of Haymarket Elementary School. Rivera has taught in Culpeper and was an assistant principal in Fauquier County.

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14-Year-Old Arrested Following Threats to Brentsville High

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 10, 2024 at 2:13PM

A 14-year-old male juvenile of Gainesville was arrested Monday after Prince William County police received a tip that a threat was made on social media toward Brentsville High School in Nokesville.

More from Prince William Police Department:

Manassas

‘Rocky Horror Show’ Coming to ARTfactory Next Friday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 10, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated September 10, 2024 at 1:03PM

Magenta (Anastasia Hanchak) and Frank-N-Furter (Muggs Leone) in the ARTFactory Rooftop Production's rendition of 'The Rocky Horror Show.' [Courtesy of the ARTfactory]

“The Rocky Horror Show” is coming to the ARTfactory’s Wind River Theater starting on Sept. 20.

Written by Richard O’Brien, the story follows a newly engaged couple who happen upon a mysterious castle and chaos eventually ensues.

Manassas

Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: Parking

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 9, 2024 at 1:30PM

As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches on Sept. 20, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our third one, which ran on Aug. 27, focused on data centers.

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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Woodbridge Middle’s New Principal, Rose Moore

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 9, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Rose Moore, the new principal of Woodbridge Middle School. She’s been an educator for 20 years in Fairfax County, working as a math teacher, a math coordinator and an assistant principal at two middle schools.

Breaking News

61-Year-Old Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Wednesday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 6, 2024 at 2:19PM

Prince William County Police sent a press release on Friday afternoon about the death of an unnamed 61-year-old man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday.

Manassas

Preview: Sept. 9 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 6, 2024 at 12:00PM

Happy Friday, Manassas!

Welcome to another City Council preview, this time for the Sept. 9 regular meeting. This is the first meeting of City Council since July, so there is a lot to cover. This week’s meeting will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers at 9027 Center Street following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the renovated space.

Manassas

3 New Businesses Welcomed Into Downtown Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 6, 2024 at 10:30AM

Courtesy of the City of Manassas

Three new businesses have set up shop in Historic Downtown Manassas recently.

Premier Pools and Spas

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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Pennington’s New Principal, Michael Kelchlin

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 5, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles.

Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

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Prince William County New Library Director to Start Sept. 16

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 4, 2024 at 12:00PM

Jennifer Patterson.

Jennifer Patterson has been appointed as the new Prince William County Public Library director following a nationwide search. She starts on Sept. 16.

Patterson will be joining Prince William County from her most recent role in Thousand Oaks, Calif., as the library services director. She has also served in Greensboro, N.C.; Gonzales, La.; and Winton, N.C. in various roles.