Author: Uriah Kiser

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Heard E.T. Soar and Jaws Stalk—Here’s What It Was Like at the Kennedy Center’s Film Score Night

By Uriah Kiser
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John Williams, composer of the iconic themes from Superman, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and many others, is the soundtrack of my childhood. So when the Kennedy Center invited my wife and me to Notes and Frames, a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra celebrating classic film scores, I jumped at the chance.

The show, held June 6, was more than a concert—it was a cinematic time machine. From the booming percussion of King Kong to the haunting strings of Vertigo, each piece reminded us how film music doesn’t just accompany a story—it is the story. These weren’t just background tracks. These scores are characters in their own right.

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Stafford County Ends PulsePoint Partnership After 8 Years

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County has quietly ended its contract with PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby users when someone in a public space is experiencing cardiac arrest and may need CPR. The decision marks the conclusion of an eight-year relationship with the public safety technology.

The county’s contract with PulsePoint expired in April 2025 and was not renewed. Officials say the service, which once promised to help save lives by quickly mobilizing CPR-trained residents, no longer delivers on its original purpose.

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Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: Fishing Fun, Art Honors, and a Toast to Woodbridge’s New Winery

By Uriah Kiser

🚨 A heartbreaking loss on Lee Highway
A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Thursday morning while walking along Lee Highway near Gainesville.
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🔥 Firefighters tackle intense blaze in Nokesville
Fire crews rushed to battle a serious house fire Thursday evening on Fleetwood Drive in Nokesville; thankfully, no injuries were reported.
See how first responders handled the scene

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Kalahari Resorts Marks Milestone in $900M Spotsylvania Project: “This site is a 12”

By Uriah Kiser

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Kalahari Resorts & Conventions celebrated a key construction milestone on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as CEO Todd Nelson, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R), and state and local leaders gathered at the future site of Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark to tout the project’s progress and economic promise.

Held at the towering 11-story construction site off I-95 in Spotsylvania County, the event marked a symbolic step toward the opening of Kalahari’s fifth and most expansive resort, scheduled for November 12, 2026.

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Stafford Leans Toward New Bridge Plan to Ease Traffic Woes

By Uriah Kiser
Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River.

Stafford County leaders are preparing to take a major step toward easing long-standing regional traffic woes.

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Reflecting on 15 Years of Potomac Local and the Future of Local News

By Uriah Kiser

Hey folks – Uriah Kiser here, founder and publisher of Potomac Local News.

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of joining the Prince William Committee of 100 at the Manassas Museum for a thoughtful discussion on the future of local news. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and take part in the conversation—it meant a lot.

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RiverFest, Trivia, and a Fresh Look at IKEA

By Uriah Kiser

Happy Woodbridge Wednesday!

We’ve got everything from dancing debates in Dumfries to adoptable puffballs ready to melt your heart. The Occoquan RiverFest returns soon with boat tours and duck races, and the county is pushing ahead on big projects like Fettler Park’s makeover. IKEA’s celebrating a showroom refresh, and we’ve got all the local flavor in this week’s update.

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