Kelly Sienkowski, Author at Potomac Local News

Local musician Norman Voss of Fredericksburg takes center stage with Bret Michaels Band, nominated for CMT Performance Award

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:44AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 2:43PM

Once a teenager singing Poison songs in 1986, Norman Voss now plays bass in Bret Michaels Band (BMB). The band has been nominated for the Country Music Television (CMT) Performance Award for a collaboration between BMB and Chris Janson.

Voss hails from Northern Virginia and lives in Fredericksburg. His Stormin’ Norman band formed in 1997 and traveled the Northern Virginia area for years playing popular songs from the 1960s to today.

Health

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center partners with UVA Children’s Hospital for telemedicine NICU care

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 1, 2024 at 4:23PM | Updated March 14, 2024 at 11:56AM

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, home of the county’s only NICU, is now participating in UVA Health’s telemedicine program with UVA Health Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville.

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Huntley cancels first concert at FredNats stadium; Free performance downtown

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 29, 2024 at 12:17PM

Michael Huntley, Fredericksburg’s celebrity musician, has canceled his Friday, Mar. 1 concert to protest ticket prices.

Huntley won season 24 of The Voice. A private meet and greet was set for tomorrow, Friday, March 1, at 8 p.m. at the Virginia Credit Union stadium in Fredericksburg. Huntley had promoted this event on his Facebook page as recently as Feb. 26.

Features

Black Rifle Coffee Company brews up new Stafford location, serving veterans and coffee enthusiasts alike

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 20, 2024 at 11:15AM | Updated February 25, 2024 at 8:23AM

Positioned conveniently for drivers heading south on Route 17 at Interstate 95, the company offers both dine-in and drive-through services at this location.

A grand opening celebration is on the horizon, with a date yet to be determined, promising to feature local veteran-owned businesses, according to Allen Fabijan, company spokesman. Fabijan emphasized that this new establishment aligns with the company’s overarching mission of supporting Veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families.

Features

Fredericksburg prepares for annual ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser to support homeless

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 7, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:56AM

Participants gather for "Coldest Night of the Year" 2023 in Fredericksburg. [Photo: Clay Murray]

Area churches and local supporters will gather on Feb. 24, 2024, for its annual fundraiser, “Coldest Night of the Year,” a family-friendly walk to benefit Micah ministries. Micah is a coalition of area churches dedicated to helping Fredericksburg city residents with unmet needs.

According to its website, city congregations have supported the homeless since the 1980s. They banded together in 2005 to establish a permanent location and organization to continue serving the community. Micah and its partnering churches address the community’s needs by offering a hospitality center, meals, job assistance, cold weather shelters, and housing options to residents in need.

News

Rebellion Bourbon Bar aims to make Fredericksburg a foodie destination

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 31, 2024 at 5:28PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen adds a new niche to downtown Fredericksburg – a bourbon bar for those who want a good cocktail at the day’s end. The eatery pays tribute to the area’s history with over 180 bourbons and whiskeys on the wall, signature cocktails, and a locally sourced menu.

Launched in 2020, Rebellion arrived in Fredericksburg with the help of Joel Griffin and David Stallard. Griffin serves as President, and Stallard is Vice President of Operations.

Business

FredNats, convention center collaborate to draw larger crowds; Griffin crosses the river and applies to be on city’s EDA

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 17, 2024 at 11:33AM

The FredNats, Fredericksburg’s Minor League Baseball team, and the city’s convention center are working to draw more people.

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Stafford’s new marketing campaign sticks out

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 8, 2024 at 9:00AM

Stafford Tourism has launched a new marketing campaign, one they hope will stick with visitors. The December Christmas Tree Lighting event marked the beginning of “Stick to Stafford.”