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It’s Uriah from Potomac Local News. We’re starting the week in Manassas with stories that span history, housing, public safety, innovation, and even a pup looking for a forever home.
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We’re thrilled to introduce our new Date Night Spotlight series — a handpicked guide to the most romantic, independently owned eateries across our region. Whether you’re planning a cozy evening out or celebrating something special, we’re here to help you discover the hidden gems that set the mood just right.
Manassas residents should prepare to pay more in taxes and utility costs starting July 1.
The city is working to finalize a $327.9 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While the real estate tax rate would remain at $1.26 per $100 of assessed value, rising property values mean most homeowners will still see higher bills.
From Uriah: ICYMI — Three Great New Small Business Stories We Brought You First
I wanted to take a moment to share three stories I’m especially proud of—each one highlighting a new small business that’s adding something special to our local communities:
Calling All Student Artists in Prince William County
The Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith is once again inviting local students to showcase their creativity in the 5th Annual Law Day Art Contest. This year’s theme, inspired by the American Bar Association, is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One.”
Virginia’s first Success Space is opening at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. It will offer a fresh take on co-working that combines a professional workspace, on-site business coaching, and a cozy public café.
The new 5,300-square-foot facility is co-owned by Dr. Fallon Hutcherson and Felicia Minor-Caliste, two federal government contractors-turned-entrepreneurs who wanted to create a community-focused place for professionals to thrive.
Federal prosecutors have dropped a criminal charge against Henrry Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old Dale City man once named by Trump administration officials as MS-13’s East Coast leader. Despite headlines and official statements, court records reveal no confirmation of a leadership role, and the charge was dropped without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled. Villatoro remains in custody.
In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, we sit down with Rob Orrison, Manager of the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division, to talk about the Buckland Historic Center, also known as Buckland Mill—one of the county’s most historically rich and least-known treasures.
Located just off Route 29 near the Fauquier County line, Buckland was once a bustling mill town dating back to the 18th century. Today, it’s the focus of ongoing preservation efforts aimed at restoring its historic charm and opening it up to the public.
Prince William County’s Office of Historic Preservation is working to restore one of the county’s most overlooked historic homes — the Williams-Dawe House.
In a new episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Paige Gibbons-Backus, Historic Site Manager at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center, to talk about the home’s history, its many owners, and the extensive restoration work now underway.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will open two hours late on Wednesday, April 9, in response to a mass shooting that left three people dead and three others hospitalized Tuesday evening in neighboring Spotsylvania County.
School officials announced the delayed opening late Tuesday, citing the “profound impact this incident has had on members of our school community.”
