Author: Uriah Kiser

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Sinkhole forms on Route 610; Traffic delays expected

By Uriah Kiser

A sinkhole formed on Route 610 Road in North Stafford.

VDOT crews are on the scene to repair the hole in the center of the westbound portion of the street at Novak Drive. Garrisonville is reduced to a single westbound and eastbound lane near Novak Drive to allow crews to investigate the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.

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Spanberger holds press conference to tout $1.7 in transportation funding

By Uriah Kiser

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) was in Stafford County on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to tout her efforts to bring federal dollars to the district.

At a press conference at the county movement center, orchestrated by Spanberger’s office, said a county spokeswoman, Spanberger announced $1.7 million in transportation funding for the region.

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Woodbridge’s new parking garage: A hub of connectivity, convenience set to open in October

By Uriah Kiser
A seven-story parking garage at Opitz Boulevard and Potomac Center Boulevard should be open by October. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Initially estimated at $53 million, the project now stands at around $55 million, with construction progress reaching nearly 70%. Todd Barton, overseeing the project, explains the challenges faced during construction, notably installing five soil retaining walls to accommodate the structure.

“The site is very challenging,” Barton remarks. “In order to get the structure itself in, we had to install five soil retaining walls.”

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Publisher's Post

Into the Fire: Potomac Local News, Your Trusted Source for Breaking News and Community Information

By Uriah Kiser
Wildfires led the closure of Route 1 in Prince William County, snarling traffic for at least five miles, and drivers in a three-hour standstill on Quantico Marine Corps Base [Photo: Occoquan Town Government]

When smoke filled the air, the community turned to Potomac Local News for the latest breaking news.

“I’ve been scouring online to see if anyone else has news/updates on the fire that’s been burning in town since at least 2 p.m…I live off of Danville Road the the whole area now smells like smoke…I’m hoping someone on your end can get in contact with Dale City Fire Department…Thanks for all you guys do in reporting locally–it’s hard to find news about the Woodbridge area anywhere else,” Ashley from Dale City emailed.

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Prince William County lawmaker takes action against fentanyl crisis amid rising youth deaths

By Uriah Kiser

Delegate Ian Lovejoy (R-22, Prince William County) was one of the few Virginia lawmakers who passed any new legislation on fentanyl. This deadly drug kills four to five Virginians a day.

The bill, awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature, standardizes how children. “We’re seeing fentanyl dig deeper and earlier and younger into the school system.

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Prince William Supervisors vote to reallocate federal funding from CASA amid audit findings

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted to reallocate nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) coronavirus relief funds from CASA — a local organization that helps immigrants new to the U.S. following an audit of the county revealing improper expenditure (not affiliated with the local non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin sought a 90-day deferral, but the motion failed. Franklin pushed to give $2 million to CASA in 2022 to build an immigrant welcome center in Woodbridge.

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Fredericksburg Free Press launches with ribbon-cutting ceremony, promises unbiased local news coverage

By Uriah Kiser
Mitzi Brown, legal services director for Gerlach Law Firm, PLC, played a pivotal role in shepherding the establishment of the online news operation. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local]

As a Virginia 501(c)(3), the Fredericksburg Free Press has set out with a noble mission: to deliver impartial and nonpartisan digital news coverage to educate and inform the residents of the Fredericksburg region.

Reflecting on the significance of the occasion, Seth Silber, one of the founding members of the board of directors, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the community. Silber, whose familial ties include the ownership of the Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball team, highlighted the communal spirit that drives endeavors like the Free Press, stating, “It’s incredible… when it comes together, and it sees a need, and it wants to do something, it does it.”

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Stafford deputy saves the day: Doggone good rescue after pooch locked me out of running car

By Uriah Kiser
Deputy Jeff Smihal arrived to try to undo what my dogs did to my car.

Good Sunday evening, and welcome to the Publisher’s Post. This week, a I break down the funny thing that happened at the gas station, what’s on tap for the shortened week ahead (thanks, President’s Day holiday tomorrow) and Local Spotlight member news.

On Super Bowl Sunday, my car went to the dogs, literally. But it’s good to know Stafford County’s finest was there to help me.

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Questions loom as court’s handling of DWI case raises concerns following fatal pedestrian crash in Downtown Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

The arrest of Jose Rafael Lizama, a 47-year-old resident of Manassas Park, has stirred concerns following the death of Justin Burns on December 2, 2023.

Burns, a beloved figure known for his altruism and community service, was fatally struck by a drunk driver while walking the streets near Old Town Sports Pub in Downtown Manassas.

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