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Vinyl & Brews: Pop-Up Record Shop Coming to Highmark Brewery

Published February 17, 2025 at 9:44AM

Looking for something fun to do? Shake off the winter blues and check out a pop-up vinyl shop from @bumrushvinylshop, Fredericksburg’s newest record store opening soon. Enjoy great brews, dig through crates of vinyl, and grab some delicious bites from Cocinita Mexicana.

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By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 6:24PM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 10:37PM

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Fredericksburg

Market Shift: How Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Are Responding to Federal Layoffs

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 5:40PM

New homes at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Virginia Crossing in Woodbridge.

The Northern Virginia real estate market is experiencing an increase in home listings, with notable changes in pricing and inventory levels across Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties.

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Severe Winds Cause Power Outages Across Prince William and Stafford Counties

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 5:35PM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:02AM

Thousands of residents in Prince William and Stafford counties are without power as Dominion Energy and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) report widespread outages amid a high wind warning.

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Stafford Supervisors to Vote on Bylaw Changes Following Monica Gary Censure, Library Board Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 2:23PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote on significant changes to its bylaws governing appointments to local and regional boards and commissions during its meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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Pets

Adopt Your New Best Friend and Celebrate World Spay Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 2:20PM

Phase I of the new $16.7 million Prince William County Animal Shelter, at 14807 Bristow Road, opened in late November 2021. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

This limited-time offer is perfect for bringing home a loving companion while ensuring they receive essential veterinary care. Whether you’re looking for a playful pup or a cuddly cat, your future best friend awaits you.

Help give a shelter pet a second chance—spread the word and find your perfect match today.

Manassas

Manassas Honors Doug Keen for Serving as Interim City Manager

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 1:04PM

Mayor Michelle Davis Younger (left) and Douglass Keen (right).

The Manassas City Council honored Police Chief Douglass Keen for serving as the city’s interim leader for over a year. The council recognized Keen for his dedication and leadership during a transition period.

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Window Cleaner Gives Back to Boys & Girls Club of Manassas for Random Acts of Kindness Week

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 10:25AM | Updated February 16, 2025 at 6:54PM

Fish Window Cleaning owner Lona Bryan and her crew volunteered to clean the windows at the Boys & Girls Club of Manassas during National Random Acts of Kindness Week, giving back to the organization that first introduced her children to organized sports.

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‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Opens Friday

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 9:53AM

Triune Entertainment is set to open its production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on February 21, 2025, at the Journey Theater in Vint Hill, an event for audiences of all ages.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Area Weekly Road Work Report

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 9:41AM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:07AM

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Off-RampSunday – Saturday, 7 p.m.-10 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on the off-ramp from I-95 southbound to Route 1. Construction is ongoing to widen the ramp and build an additional right turn lane to Route 1 southbound.

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