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Schools

Stafford High School Bands Unite for 15th Annual “Band Together to Fight Hunger

By Uriah Kiser
(Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

A countywide showcase of music and community spirit will return next month as Stafford County’s five high school marching bands come together for the 15th annual Band Together to Fight Hunger event.

Event coordinator Deb Pickeral and the drum majors representing each high school announced plans for this year’s concert during a presentation before the Stafford County School Board.

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Prince William

Blake issues first public statement since School Board censure

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Blake campaign website]

Tracy Blake (Facebook) – “No matter what’s happening around us, the mission stays the same: make sure every student has the support, opportunities, and encouragement to thrive — in school and in life,” Blake wrote on Facebook.

This is Blake’s first public statement since the Prince William County School Board voted to censure him on October 18, 2025.

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Newslinks

No Kings 2.0 in Manassas draws largest peaceful protest yet

By Uriah Kiser
[Submitted photo: Mike Beaty]

Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (Facebook) – “No Kings 2.0 in Manassas did not disappoint!” the group wrote on Facebook. The post noted a large crowd, music provided by Circle of Toads, and a powerful message from Sheyna Burt, representing the ACLU.

The group described the event as “entirely peaceful” and said it was the largest protest to date, as more citizens are speaking out both locally and across the country.

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Poll

Poll: Should Teachers Work on Federal Holidays While Schools Close for Non-Federal Ones?

By Uriah Kiser

Today — Monday, October 20, 2025 — many local schools are closed for Diwali, a non-federal holiday.

Earlier this month, on Columbus Day (October 13), teachers in several school divisions — including Prince William County, Stafford County, and Fredericksburg City — were required to work for staff development while students stayed home.

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Publisher's Post

Potomac Local News — By the Numbers (Past 7 Days)

By Uriah Kiser

Potomac Local News continues to reach more readers across Prince William, Stafford, and Fredericksburg, solidifying its reputation as the region’s trusted source for local reporting.

During the past seven days, the site recorded 42,984 total page views from 35,703 unique devices, with nearly three in four readers (72%) visiting on mobile. About 31% of visitors read articles to completion, underscoring the deep engagement Potomac Local readers have with their community news.

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Newslinks

County chair calls developer’s claim an act of intimidation

By Uriah Kiser
Desundra Jefferson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Prince William Times – Calling it an “intimidation action,” Deshundra Jefferson, chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the developer behind a controversial plan to allow five data centers behind the Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries.

Atlantic Funding’s LLC’s lawsuit “seeks to bully Jefferson, chill speech, and silence opposition —with the end goal of profiting from a lucrative data center development,” Jefferson’s court filing said.

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Breaking News

THIRD STRIKE FOR CITY POWER: Nearly 4,000 in Manassas lose power in city’s third blackout in 9 days

By Uriah Kiser

Nearly 3,800 Manassas residents and businesses lost power Sunday night, the third major outage in just over a week to darken parts of the city and renew questions about grid reliability.

As of 9:50 p.m., the city reported 3,731 customers without power, concentrated in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Streets affected include Main, Center, Church, Battle, Grant, and Prince William Streets — covering much of the city’s historic core. Power was also out along portions of Wellington Road, Euclid Avenue, and Mathis Avenue.

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Newslinks

Fredericksburg Farmers Market to host free festive Halloween event October 25

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events (Facebook) – Join us next week at the Fredericksburg, VA Farmers Market for a day of FREE festive fun!

From games and crafts, to a spooky maze and trick or treating, there’s something for everyone. Costumes encouraged—fun guaranteed! 🎃👻

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Newslinks

Prince Edward Street getting new double yellow center lines

By Uriah Kiser

City of Fredericksburg Government (Facebook) – On Sunday evening (tonight), a Public Works contractor will paint double yellow lines down the center of Prince Edward Street between Amelia and Canal Streets.

The new markings will help guide drivers, separate opposing traffic, and support recommendations from the recent Downtown Traffic Study.

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Stafford

Buc-ee’s Team to Meet Stafford Residents About Proposed Travel Center

By Uriah Kiser

The team behind the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Stafford County will meet face-to-face with residents tomorrow to discuss the project and answer questions.

A community information session is scheduled for Monday, October 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road. Representatives from the Buc-ee’s development team will share details about the project planned for Austin Ridge Drive at the northwest corner of Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road, and will hear concerns from nearby residents.

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