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Politics

Franklin Rolls to Victory in Prince William, Stafford HD-23 Caucus

By Potomac Local News
Franklin/Casim

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin has secured the Democratic nomination for the 23rd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, following an unassembled caucus held Tuesday by Democratic committees in Prince William and Stafford counties.

According to results released by the Prince William County Democratic Committee and the Stafford Democratic Committee, Franklin received 225 votes out of 334 ballots cast, or 67%, defeating Muhammed “Sef” Casim, who received 109 votes.

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Features

NOVEC offers post-holiday Christmas tree recycling in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

“Recycling holiday greens is just another way we help area residents and the environment,” Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative said.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is inviting residents to recycle their post-holiday Christmas trees and greenery at its Gainesville Technical Center, 5399 Wellington Branch Road, near Interstate 66 and U.S. 29. Drop-offs are accepted from Friday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, and do not need to occur during business hours. Trees and greens should be left in the parking lot area marked by orange safety cones, with all decorations, hooks, wires, and lights removed. NOVEC’s vegetation management team will process the materials into mulch to help reduce holiday landfill waste.

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Fredericksburg

Assault and Hit-and-Run Top Fredericksburg Police Blotter, Alongside Thefts and Arrests

By Potomac Local News

An assault and battery case involving a family member and a hit-and-run led the Fredericksburg Police Department’s recent crime report. A 36-year-old man from Fredericksburg was charged with domestic assault and battery, while a 31-year-old woman also from the city was arrested for failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

Also reported were two separate theft incidents: a slashed tire in the 1000 block of Forest Village and a stolen wallet from a vehicle on River Road.

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Fredericksburg

Your Library Has a Maker Lab? Fredericksburg’s Idea Space Turns 5

By Potomac Local News

What does a public library look like when it becomes a hands-on hub for creativity, media production, and lifelong learning?

In this episode of PLN, Potomac Local News founder and publisher Uriah Kiser is joined by Simon Watts, Maker Lab Specialist at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, to talk about Idea Space—the library’s maker and media facility in downtown Fredericksburg—as it marks five years of serving the community.

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Fredericksburg

City reaffirms support for housing project now delayed into early 2030s

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Fredericksburg City Hall

A long-planned permanent supportive housing development tied to Fredericksburg’s broader homelessness response will not seek key state financing until 2027, pushing any realistic opening of the project into the early 2030s, city officials and nonprofit leaders told City Council during a Dec. 9 work session.

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Manassas

Early-voting surge highlights need for bigger election facilities in Manassas

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Prince William

Santa Cops brings holiday shopping and smiles to children in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County police are thanking local partners and residents after another successful Santa Cops fundraiser and shopping event that spread holiday cheer across the community.

The annual program, run in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police Battlefield Lodge 43, local businesses, and volunteer organizations, helps provide holiday gifts and essentials to area children. The police department shared its gratitude on Facebook following the conclusion of Part II of the event.

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Manassas

Manassas City Public Schools opens nominations for Virginia Teacher of the Year

By Potomac Local News

“Do you know an MCPS educator who goes above and beyond every single day?” Manassas City Public Schools posted. “Now’s your chance to recognize them! Nominations are open for the Mary V. Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year.”

“Whether they inspire students, lead with innovation, or build meaningful connections in and beyond the classroom — let’s give them the spotlight they deserve,” the school division stated.

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Prince William

Firefighters rescue two from burning Manassas-area townhouse

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Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

Units responded around 1:30 p.m. to the 7900 block of Flager Circle and found a three-story townhouse with a fire spreading from the garage. Firefighters were told that two people were trapped on the upper floor and needed immediate help. Crews entered the home, located the victims, and safely rescued them.

All three occupants—two rescued from inside the home and another—were transported to a nearby medical facility. Their conditions have not been released.

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Prince William

Cracks in the system: Prince William weighs taxpayer-funded foundation fixes

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 16, on a proposed countywide fund that would provide grants to homeowners and homeowner associations facing costly soil and foundation repairs.

The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Prince William County Government Center, 1 County Complex Court, in Woodbridge. The Board of County Supervisors is expected to hear public comment and may vote on whether to adopt the ordinance following the hearing.

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