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

By Uriah Kiser

Hey folks ā€“ 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 conversationā€”it meant a lot.

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RiverFest, Trivia, and a Fresh Look at IKEA

By Uriah Kiser

Happy Woodbridge Wednesday!

Weā€™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 Parkā€™s makeover. IKEAā€™s celebrating a showroom refresh, and weā€™ve got all the local flavor in this weekā€™s update.

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Local Graduation Schedules + Big Changes Ahead for Stafford Students

By Uriah Kiser

Hey Everyone, I’m Uriah Kiser, founder and publisher of Potomac Local News.

Graduation season is here, and we have the full schedule for every local high school. Weā€™re also bringing you highlights from student events across our region and breaking news about a significant elementary school boundary change coming to Stafford County in 2026. Hereā€™s what you need to know.

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Manassas

City Officials Caught Off Guard as Bank Tenant Sidesteps Millions in Data Center Taxes

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. ā€“ A bank tenant inside a newly completed data center in Manassas has triggered a sweeping local tax exemption, upending financial expectations and leaving city officials blindsided.

At the April 30, 2025, Manassas City Council meeting, Commissioner of the Revenue Tim Demeria revealed that a tenant inside the new Brickyard data center, operated by Digital Realty Trust, had filed paperwork identifying itself as a bank. Under Virginia Code Ā§58.1-1202, banks are exempt from local Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) taxes and the business personal property taxes that typically bring cities millions in revenue from data centers.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Got Brunch: Here’s Where to Go on Sunday

By Uriah Kiser

If you’re looking to sleep in and still get a stellar meal in downtown Fredericksburg, you’re in luckā€”local restaurants are serving up some serious Sunday brunch vibes. Whether you’re in the mood for a mimosa, a biscuit loaded with bacon, or something a little more adventurous like salmon ramen, there’s something for everyone this weekend.

At Sunken Well Tavern, the brunch menu reads like a dream. Highlights include the Picanha Steak served with cheesy potatoes and eggs your way, a hearty Country Fried Steak smothered in gravy, and even a seafood-packed Monisco Ramen. They also offer vegan-friendly options like the Chili Crisp Avocado Toast and plenty of creative sides.

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Features

Fredericksburgā€™s Own Tug Coker Stars as Atticus Finch in ā€˜To Kill a Mockingbirdā€™ at Riverside

By Uriah Kiser

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ā€“ Broadway actor and Fredericksburg native Tug Coker is stepping into one of the most iconic roles in American theaterā€”Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbirdā€”as he makes his hometown stage debut at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. The production runs May 7 through June 22, 2025.

Adapted from Harper Leeā€™s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is set in 1930s Alabama and follows young siblings Scout and Jem as they navigate childhood under the watchful and moral guidance of their widowed father. The calm of their small town is shattered when Atticus Finch, a respected local attorney, defends a Black man falsely accused of a violent crime. Riverside describes the play as ā€œtimeless and lingering,ā€ exploring ā€œprejudice, compassion, and the courage to do what is right.ā€

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