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Join us for this edition of the Potomac Local News Podcast as we sit down with Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Deuntay Diggs to discuss some of the biggest issues facing Stafford County in 2025.
I will speak at the Haymarket Small Business Roundtable on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is a fantastic opportunity for local entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members to connect, share insights, and discuss the future of small businesses in our area.
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, providing jobs, unique products and services, and fostering economic growth. Here’s why strong local businesses matter:
The play follows a child who begins compiling a list of “every brilliant thing” worth living for—ice cream, water fights, staying up late—after their mother’s suicide attempt. As the child matures, the list continues, evolving into a deeply moving reflection on love, mental illness, and human connection.
Directed by ARTfactory Producing Artistic Director Kimberly Kemp, the production stars David Johnson as the storyteller. Johnson, a longtime ARTfactory actor and director, has had his sights set on this play for years. “I remember (in 2017) telling the theatre arts director of the ARTfactory about this breathtakingly beautiful play and how badly I wanted to do it in the theatre on the third floor of the ARTfactory,” Johnson states in a press release. The project finally came to fruition when Kemp expressed her desire to direct it in 2022.
Prince William County residents are invited to participate in a virtual community meeting on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Hosted by the Office of Management & Budget, the event allows the public to learn about the budget details and ask questions directly to county officials.
Residents must register in advance to attend. Upon approval, registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar.
Three loving feline sisters are looking for a new home at the Stafford County Animal Shelter. Abigail, Tabatha, and Fantasia, all 9-years-old, were recently surrendered through no fault of their own. Now, they are waiting for a family to open their hearts and home to them.
Each of these cats has a unique personality:
Pied Piper Theatre’s Devised Intensive “5000 Steps” will take the stage in Manassas on Saturday night.
Experience a visually stunning performance that explores imagination, change, and the dreams that shape us. This unique production blends visual and physical storytelling to ask: What inspires us to achieve our dreams with a mind wide open?
Prince William Times: Prince William County Public Schools will continue allowing transgender students to use facilities matching their gender identity despite a federal investigation. Supporters outnumbered opponents at a recent school board meeting. Read more
InsideNoVa: UVA Health has reinstated its mask mandate at emergency rooms in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. The policy applies to all patients, visitors, and staff. Read more
Stafford County is making history with the launch of the Stafford African American Heritage Trail, a new initiative designed to highlight the county’s rich African American history. The trail, developed in collaboration with the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Geography, local historians, and community members, officially debuts this week as part of Black History Month celebrations.
Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Deuntay Diggs, announced the trail’s opening at the board meeting on February 18, 2025. “This trail system is part of Discover Stafford’s commitment to sharing the complete story of the county’s history,” Diggs stated. “By walking this trail, residents and visitors can learn about the powerful contributions of African Americans to our community and honor their legacy.”
A house fire that erupted on December 5, 2024, at 3:53 p.m. at 1405 Devils Reach Road in Woodbridge has been determined to have started due to an electrical issue. The fire quickly spread to the nearby Kid’s Choice Sport and Fun Center, causing significant damage to both buildings.
Investigators at Prince William County Fire and Rescue concluded that the fire began on the backside of the home along the exterior wall, near electrical outlets and lithium-ion (Li-Ion) portable tool batteries left on chargers. The fire has been classified as accidental/electrical.
