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Stafford

Get Ready to Sham-Rock! Dueling Pianos at Potomac Point Winery

By Uriah Kiser

Looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Don’t miss Dueling Pianos featuring The Flying Ivories at Potomac Point Winery on Sunday, March 16, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a high-energy show filled with Irish tunes, comedy, and audience interaction while sipping on Shamrock Sangria and indulging in the winery’s “nibbles & wine” menu.

Tickets are $27 per person and include a seat and entertainment. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., and shared seating for up to 10 guests per table adds to the fun! This is an adults-only event. Get more details here: Potomac Point Winery Event Page

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‘Flat Tax Rate Isn’t a Flat Bill:’ Residents Raise Concerns Over Haymarket Budget

By Uriah Kiser

The Town of Haymarket’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget has sparked a mix of concern and debate among residents following its presentation to the Town Council on Monday, March 3.

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Firefighters Contain House Fire in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

Firefighters responded to an early morning blaze in Stafford County’s Lake Arrowhead neighborhood.

Just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) units were dispatched to the 100 block of Woodland Drive for a reported house fire. First responders found flames from the side of a single-story, single-family home.

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Five Years Later: How the Stafford Diverging Diamond Interchange Changed Traffic Patterns

By Uriah Kiser
A diverging diamond interchange at I-95 and Route 630 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County. [Photo: VDOT]

Five years after its debut, the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 140 on Interstate 95 in Stafford County has reshaped traffic patterns, boosted capacity, and contributed to regional growth.

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Manassas

Construction Begins on Wellington Road Shared Use Path

By Uriah Kiser

Construction has begun on the Wellington Road Shared Use Path, a long-awaited project aimed at closing a crucial gap in the city’s pedestrian and bicycle network. The new path will run along Wellington Road from Nokesville Road to Prince William Street, offering a safer and more convenient route for cyclists and pedestrians.

The project, designated as Wellington Road Shared Use Path Gap, will construct an 1,800-foot trail segment in a single phase. With a total budget of $1.3 million, the project covers design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and necessary railroad agreements. M&F Concrete, Inc. has been awarded the contract to carry out the work.

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Pets

Meet Maggie: A Loving Tuxedo Cat Looking for a Forever Home

By Uriah Kiser

A sweet and affectionate feline named Maggie is looking for a new home after her previous living situation became too stressful. This 9-year-old tuxedo cat was surrendered to the Stafford County Animal Shelter after experiencing anxiety due to conflicts with other cats in her home. Now, she’s ready to find a loving family who can give her the attention and care she deserves.

Maggie has already been spayed and is declawed, making her adoption process straightforward with no restrictions. While she is still adjusting to shelter life, her affectionate nature shines through—she’s a cuddler at heart and has done well with young children in the past. Though she hasn’t yet had roommates at the shelter, she may be compatible with older or more relaxed feline companions. However, she would also thrive as the only pet in a calm, loving home.

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Fredericksburg

Stafford Middle School Student Wins 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee

By Uriah Kiser

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) hosted the 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 1, at James Monroe High School.

The competition, sponsored by Access Eye, Fredericksburg Host Lions Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Fredericksburg, featured 14 division winners from across the region.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Data Center Approval Raises Questions Over Dominion Energy Prioritization

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: American Public Power Association/Unsplash]

In an op-ed published by The FXBG Advance, Mayor Kerry Devine warned that rejecting the TOD could push Fredericksburg to the back of Dominion’s “rapidly expanding project list,” potentially delaying or preventing the city from securing the necessary power for a proposed data center campus.

Seeking clarification, Potomac Local News asked Dominion whether the City Council’s decision would have affected Fredericksburg’s place in the company’s project queue.

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Stafford County Board of Supervisors to Review FY2026 Budget Proposal, Approve Musselman Park Development

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will address two key issues at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5 p.m.: unveiling the County Administrator’s proposed FY2026 budget and the first official step toward the development of Musselman Park.

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Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Healthcare Appoints Dr. Christopher Newman as New CEO

By Uriah Kiser

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has appointed Dr. Christopher Newman, MD, MBA, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Newman, who has been with MWHC since 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, takes over following the departure of Dr. Michael McDermott, who served as CEO since 2015.

McDermott announced his resignation in December 2024 to become the President and CEO of Montage Health, a healthcare system based in Monterey, California. McDermott expanded services during his tenure at MWHC, strengthened the system’s financial position, and advanced its reputation as a leading healthcare provider in the region, according to a press release.

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