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Fredericksburg planning new visitor center, seeks feedback

Published April 7, 2022 at 2:21PM

A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Fredericksburg’s visitor center is about to move into a new home. Before they start packing, the city wants feedback from area residents about how they would like to use the new center.

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Prince William police promote 26

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Published April 7, 2022 at 2:08PM

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Police Chief Peter Newsham recognized several department members during a promotion ceremony.

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Storm debris cleanup to continue into June; More than 655,300 cubic yards collected

By Potomac Local News

Published April 7, 2022 at 7:00AM

VDOT crews work to remove debris from a January 3, 2022 snowstorm. [Photo: VDOT]

In case you forgot, a snowstorm walloped our region on January 3, closing schools for a week, leaving tens of thousands without power and leaving tens of thousands of drivers on Interstate 95 stranded.

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MusicWorks to feature nationally-recognized musical acts and local favorites

By Potomac Local News

Published April 6, 2022 at 2:55PM

The Workhouse Arts Center will expand its live music offerings this spring.

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Man ‘fights’ wall, harasses customers, Army recruits at Stafford Marketplace

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Published April 6, 2022 at 2:44PM

Hurley

A Stafford man arrested yesterday faces several charges after the county received calls 911 calls about an incident in Stafford Market Place.

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Mob robbery reported next to future police station

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Published April 6, 2022 at 2:24PM

City police car design from 2011

Four men and a woman robbed another woman outside the future home of the Manassas Police Department.

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Stafford proposed budget hikes home, restaurant taxes

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Published April 6, 2022 at 2:05PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:19AM

Stafford County homeowners face higher property tax bills, while those who eat out at area restaurants could pay more.

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Quantico ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says base commander

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Published April 6, 2022 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:19AM

Quantico Marine Corps Base Commander Col. Michael Brooks

If Quantico is tapped to host Ukrainian refugees, the Marine Corps Base will be ready.

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After-storm report showed VDEM, Northam took hands-off approach

By Potomac Local News

Published April 6, 2022 at 10:00AM

Gov. Ralph Northam (center) tours Todos Supermaket in Woodbridge. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

A third-party review commissioned by former Gov. Ralph Northam found the government failed to adequately prepare for and failed to properly communicate during a January snowstorm that led to hundreds of cars being stranded on I-95 for more than 24 hours.

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Smith comes out of retirement, named Stafford County Interim County Administrator

By Potomac Local News

Published April 6, 2022 at 9:00AM

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A longtime county employee will come out of retirement to lead the Stafford County Government.

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