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Schools

Prince William Schools Launch Pilot Food Pantry Program

By Uriah Kiser

“The pilot program, constructed in collaboration with the Prince William County Community Foundation, Capital Area Food Bank and the C.H.O.W. Wagon, officially launched last month,” InsideNoVa reported. “School division leaders gathered Thursday at C.D. Hylton High School near Woodbridge for a ribbon-cutting to formally usher in the program.”

The initiative establishes food pantries at 10 schools across Prince William County, aiming to provide greater food security for students and families. Officials say the effort could become a model for other school systems across the region if successful.

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Features

Germanna Students Provide Free Dental Care at Piedmont Smiles Mission of Mercy

By Uriah Kiser

“We’re so proud of our Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene students who joined faculty members Stephanie Bettis and Ariyana Canty to provide patient care at this year’s Piedmont Smiles Mission of Mercy project,” Germanna Community College shared. “Together with volunteers statewide, they helped deliver 1,311 procedures for 259 patients—totaling more than $122,000 in free dental care.”

Piedmont Smiles held its fourth annual free dental clinic on October 18, 2025, at Liberty High School in Bealeton, providing essential services such as cleanings, extractions, and X-rays to more than 280 patients. The event is organized through a partnership among the Virginia Dental Association Foundation’s Missions of Mercy program, the Fauquier Free Clinic, and community volunteers.

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Prince William

Prince William County Announces Veterans Day Operating Schedule

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The department noted that the Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, Veterans Memorial Park Community Center, Birchdale Community Center, and George Hellwig Administration Building will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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Manassas

Manassas Animal Shelter Pet Food Pantry in Urgent Need of Donations

By Uriah Kiser

“Our pantry is running dangerously low, and we urgently need dog and cat food donations to help families keep their pets at home instead of surrendering them,” City of Manassas Animal Control and Shelter announced. “We take both dry and canned food.”

The pantry serves residents across Prince William County, not just those in Manassas City. Donations go directly to the public pet food pantry and help prevent pet surrenders. The shelter is also requesting paper towels, disinfectant wipes, bleach, and liquid laundry detergent. Items can be dropped off directly at the shelter.

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Fredericksburg

6 Bears & A Goat, Paul’s Bakery Team Up for Pastry Stout Party

By Uriah Kiser

“It’s Pastry Stout Party time!” Always Flavored announced. “This amazing beer is brewed by our friends at 6 Bears & A Goat in collaboration with the legends at Paul’s Bakery.”

The brewery will tap one of the rare kegs of Paul’s Bakery Pastry Stout on Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m. The beer, described as “dessert in a glass,” is made with chocolate-custard donuts and homemade custard, featuring notes of cocoa and vanilla.

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Manassas

Manassas Honors Deputy Chief Kevin Franzello for 25 Years of Service

By Uriah Kiser

“It is with great pride that we honor Deputy Chief Kevin Franzello for 25 years of distinguished service to the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department,” City of Manassas stated. “His unwavering commitment to the men and women of this department, and to the community we serve, has not gone unnoticed.”

The City expressed gratitude for Franzello’s leadership and professionalism, adding that “while the mustache may be gone, his leadership, professionalism, and passion for the job remains stronger than ever.” Officials congratulated him on “this incredible milestone” marking 25 years of dedicated service.

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Manassas

Vandals on Dirt Bikes, Scooter attack Good Samaritan in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after being assaulted by a group he had confronted for vandalizing a vehicle at Brentwood Apartments in Manassas. The attack left him with facial lacerations, and police say the suspects fled on dirt bikes and a scooter into Prince William County.

The incident occurred just after 8:20 p.m. when the victim approached four individuals seen damaging a car. After the assault, they were seen riding into the Georgian Hamlet neighborhood and then onto Sudley Road.

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Weather

FOX 5 Forecasts Colder Start and Snowier Winter for D.C. Region

By Uriah Kiser

“We are forecasting a colder-than-average December, with D.C.’s first inch of snow falling before the end of the month,” FOX 5 DC reported. “January we expect will be slightly colder than normal, and we are forecasting it to be the snowiest month of the winter.”

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Politics

Stafford’s Gary Confirms 2027 Senate Run Weeks After Domestic Assault Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Aquia District Supervisor Monica Gary confirmed she plans to run for the Virginia Senate in 2027, weeks after she was charged in a domestic assault incident at her home.

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Stafford

Books-A-Million Opens in Stafford Marketplace, Grand Opening Celebration Set for Nov. 7–8

By Uriah Kiser

A familiar name in books has opened in North Stafford. Books-A-Million has opened its doors at 1240 Stafford Market Place, Suite 101, filling a long-missed gap in the community since the old Borders bookstore closed its doors years ago.

The new store, located at Stafford Marketplace, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony this week in partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Residents and local business leaders joined to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival of a new bookstore in the growing North Stafford retail corridor.

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