Author: Mike Salmon

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Go Dukes! Locals set to watch first-ever JMU bowl appearance

By Mike Salmon
The JMU mascot, the “Duke Dog,” excited everyone this year. [Photo by Heather Johnson]

This is the year for the James Madison University Dukes football team, and it all comes to fruition on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, when JMU plays Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl in Texas.

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OmniRide expands south; Offers new service to Spotsylvania via E-ZPass lanes

By Mike Salmon
What’s a ribbon cutting without oversized scissors and elected officials? [Photo: Mike Salmon for Potomac Local News]

Fredericksburg area commuters have three more options for the trip up Interstate 95, including launching three new OmniRide Express buses to the Pentagon, Arlington, and the State Department in Washington, D.C.

The buses are fully funded by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and they will provide a commuting option for residents south of the newly extended I-95 Express Lanes. It’s the first time since OmniRide’s founding in 1986 that it has provided service to Spotsylvania County and southern Stafford County, bolstering the agency’s status as a regional bus operator.

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Fredericksburg Christmas Parade marches between rain showers

By Mike Salmon
A dance routine in front of the judging booth.[Photo: Mike Salmon]

Despite shaky weather forecasts, it wouldn’t rain on the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade. 

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$3.9M Manassas Museum expansion moves forward without library

By Mike Salmon

Manassas is moving ahead with an expansion of this city museum that will not include the addition of a new public library.

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Manassas “faces” stare back at museum visitors

By Mike Salmon
Photo: Manassas City Government

A new exhibit was launched this month at the Manassas Museum called “Manassas Faces,” which uses faces of city residents to tell the story of life in Manassas.

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VDOT revives prospect of bridge at Route 1 and Belmont Bay

By Mike Salmon

Drivers traveling over across the Occoquan River on Route 1 have seen their share of orange cones in the past few years. 

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Business

Manassas movie theater repurposed for ‘Wylde’ events

By Mike Salmon

As the region continues to reopen after the pandemic, a new events center aims to bring events like combat sports, weddings, receptions, plays, movie screenings, and more to Manassas.

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Cicada mania rising as we ready for appearance of mud on chimneys expected to appear

By Mike Salmon

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As spring nears, here’s where to find a great campsite nearby

By Mike Salmon
Photo: Prince William Forest Park

Campers in our region are lucky to live in an area where it’s feasible to leave the office about 4 p.m. on Friday and then find themselves sitting in one of the many local camping destinations, roasting a hot dog on an open fire no more than two hours later.

With the weather warming up and campgrounds open, this will be the case for many.

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Business

Household junk hauler giving old treasures new life

By Mike Salmon
The Remix Market is located at 6632 Electric Avenue in Gainesville, Va.

Let’s face it, sometimes stuff piles up in the house, shed, or garage.

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