Author: Uriah Kiser

I'm the Founder and Publisher of Potomac Local News. Raised in Woodbridge, I'm now raising my family in Northern Virginia and care deeply about our community. If you're not getting our FREE email newsletter, you are missing out. Subscribe Now!

Manassas

Winsome Sears to close gubernatorial campaign in Manassas on eve of Election Day

By Uriah Kiser
Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle‑Sears speaks during a rally outside the Prince William County Public Schools headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Supporters behind her held signs reading “Parents for Winsome,” “We do not co-parent with the government,” and *“Water fountains are for everyone”—*a direct response to a controversial sign that appeared at a school board meeting in Arlington the week before.

Republican lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate Winsome Sears will end her statewide campaign tour with a rally at the Salisbury Center in Manassas at 8 p.m. on November 3 — the night before voters head to the polls on Election Day.

Sears will make several other stops across Virginia in the final two weeks of the race, including a meet and greet in Fredericksburg on October 30 and a morning appearance in Gainesville on October 25. These events are part of a multi-city push aimed at energizing voters in the lead-up to Election Day on November 4.

Go to Winsome Sears to close gubernatorial campaign in Manassas on eve of Election Day Read more
News

Manassas Park to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Forum on October 23

By Uriah Kiser

“There will be a forum for Domestic Violence Awareness this Thursday, October 23rd, at Manassas Park Community Center Banquet Hall from 6:00pm – 8:00pm,” City of Manassas Park (Facebook) posted. “If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources in our community that can help you find safety and support.”

Additional event details are available on the City of Manassas Park website. The forum aims to raise awareness and connect residents with local support services and advocacy organizations.

Go to Manassas Park to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Forum on October 23 Read more
Newslinks

Fredericksburg Announces Organizational Updates and New Assistant City Manager

By Uriah Kiser
Flippen

“We’ve made a few organizational updates to help us serve our community even better!” City of Fredericksburg Government (Facebook) posted. “Assistant City Manager Todd Flippen joined Team FXBG in August. His duties include oversight of Public Utilities and Capital Projects, which encompass our Water and Wastewater Systems, Utility Programs, and major infrastructure projects.”

The city noted there are no operational changes within Public Works, describing the move as an organizational update aimed at improving coordination, reliability, and future growth for Fredericksburg.

Go to Fredericksburg Announces Organizational Updates and New Assistant City Manager Read more
Features

Last Day to Register for Glow-in-the-Dark Adult Volleyball Tournament in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

“Glow in the Dark Volleyball. Adults Only. Halloween Themed. TOURNAMENT style,” Stafford County Parks and Recreation (Facebook) posted. “Today (Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025) is the LAST DAY to register for the first of its kind.”

The Glow-in-the-Dark Adult Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Community Center, located at 21 Stafford Avenue in Stafford, Virginia.

Go to Last Day to Register for Glow-in-the-Dark Adult Volleyball Tournament in Stafford Read more
Prince William

Haymarket to Host Halloween Farmers Market on October 26

By Uriah Kiser

“Join us this Sunday, October 26th for our Halloween Farmers Market!” Town of Haymarket (Facebook) posted. “Come in costume and let the kids trick-or-treat at the vendor booths while you shop!”

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature live music, crafts, trick-or-treating, and food vendors at the Haymarket Farmers Market.

Go to Haymarket to Host Halloween Farmers Market on October 26 Read more
Stafford

Buc-ee’s Defends Stafford Plans as Residents Question Need for Another Gas Station

By Uriah Kiser

Hundreds of residents filled a community meeting room at Colonial Forge High School on Monday night to press representatives of Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based travel center chain, about its plans to build one of its massive stores at the northwest corner of Courthouse Road and Interstate 95 (Exit 140).

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to Buc-ee’s Defends Stafford Plans as Residents Question Need for Another Gas Station Read more
Breaking News

Deputies Investigating Shooting on Mountain View Road in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

“The Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting incident in the 600 Block of Mountain View Road,” the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office posted. “There are numerous deputies and detectives on scene.”

Further information will be released by the Sheriff’s Office once the investigation develops. No details on potential suspects or injuries have been made public as of Tuesday afternoon.

Go to Deputies Investigating Shooting on Mountain View Road in Stafford County Read more
Politics

FLOAT-GATE: Republican Committee Says PWCS Broke Its Own Rules

By Uriah Kiser
A truck supporting Delegate Briana Sewell drives in the Woodbridge Senior High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 17, 2025. Sewell, a Democrat representing the Woodbridge area, participated in the event.

A Prince William County Republican leader is accusing the school system of applying its political participation rules unevenly after a state lawmaker rode in this year’s Woodbridge Senior High School homecoming parade.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to FLOAT-GATE: Republican Committee Says PWCS Broke Its Own Rules Read more
Schools

‘Clown Show’ at School Board Meeting as Parents Battle Over Gender Rules

By Uriah Kiser
Shamgar Connors, a Stafford County parent, delivers remarks in costume during the Oct. 14, 2025, Stafford County School Board meeting. Connors has used satire at previous meetings to criticize the school division’s gender identity policies.

The October 14 Stafford County School Board meeting turned contentious as several residents used the public comment period to debate gender identity, religion, and what some described as “truth in education,” culminating with one parent calling the controversy “a manufactured crisis.”

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to ‘Clown Show’ at School Board Meeting as Parents Battle Over Gender Rules Read more
View More Stories