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With the new 11th District now solely in Fairfax, Connolly announces a reelection bid for U.S. Congress

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Left to right: Rep. Gerry Connolly, Va. Delegate Danica Roem, Prince William County Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

On Thursday, March 17, during his 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete, held online, Connolly announced he would seek reelection to represent Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. 

The 11th District no longer includes Prince William County following the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to draw new political maps for federal and state offices. The newly-drawn 11th District lies within the boundaries of Fairfax County, where Connolly served as Board of County Supervisors Chairman and includes Tysons, Fairfax City, Chantilly, and Reston. 

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FEMA updating maps for flood insurance rates in Stafford, seeks feedback

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On lookers view a stranded Dodge 4x4 that unsuccessfully attempted to cross high waters along Kellogg Mill Road in Stafford. Officials closed a portion of Kellogg Mill Road as it crosses the Abel Lake Reservoir after heavy rains impacted the region on Dec. 7, 2011. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for specific areas in Stafford County.

These updates are based on feedback provided by the community during the first appeal period in September 2020 for Stafford County’s flood maps.

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Rescue swimmers find 2 in distress in Rappahannock River

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Stafford fire and rescue crews at Historic Port of Falmouth Beach Park. [Potomac Local News]

At about 5:15 p.m., rescue swimmers went to help two people stranded in the Rappahannock River.

Rescue crews reported a female clinging to a rock and a male on atop rock near Riverside Drive in Fredericksburg. At this point, we don’t know the conditions of the victims.

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Prince William Chamber CEO Debbie Jones announces retirement

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Jones accepts the Good Scout award from the Boy Scouts in 2016.

Prince William Chamber CEO Debbie Jones announced her retirement effective December 31, 2022.

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Prince William police chief Newsham is a ‘strong proponent’ of traffic cameras. The county is about to launch a study. Here’s where the cameras might go

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U.S. 1 north in Dumfries. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Police Chief Peter Newsham says he supports the use of cameras and stepped up patrols to enforce speed limits in Prince William County.

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Virginia unemployment stays low, but employers still have problems finding workers

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited IronPig, an automotive restoration shop in Stafford County, to talk about proposed tax cuts. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Virginia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in January, staying at 3.3%, but many employers are still struggling to find workers despite the relatively low rate.

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Firefighters who freed victims trapped under tractor-trailer part of 200 to be honored at 36th Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards

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When two people became trapped underneath a tractor-trailer, it was a race against time to get them out.

On October 10, 2021, Emergency crews from Prince William and Fairfax counties were called to a crash on Interstate 66 near Manassas. An SUV rear-ended a semi-tractor-trailer, creating a scenario referred to as an “underride.”

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Race registration now open for events at Quantico, Stafford

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The Quantico 12K will be in an in-person event on August 20 at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The seven-mile course takes runners through the grounds of Officer Candidates School, offering unique access to the area where future Marine leaders train.

“Each one of our MCM Event Series runs showcase various settings of Marine Corps Base Quantico, while also furthering our mission of promoting physical fitness,” said Rick Nealis, director of Marine Corps Marathon Organization. “In this case, the Quantico 12K gives runners a behind-the-scenes look at where the journey begins for our Marine Officers.”

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10th District Republicans (Pr. Wm., Manassas, Manassas Park) announce May 21 canvass to choose a congressional candidate. Here’s how it will work

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Republicans in Virginia’s new 10th Congressional District will hold a party canvass on Saturday, May 21, to determine a candidate to attempt to unseat Democrat Jennifer Wexton, whose held the seat since 2019.

According to the Federal Elections Commission, five Republican candidates are running, including Prince William County Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson and Manassas City Council member Theresa Coates Ellis.

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