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Chamber Shake-Up: Monroe Steps Down, Snare Takes Over Amid Past Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce announced on Sept. 11, 2025, that Jinnae Monroe has resigned as Chair, less than a month after Dumfries leaders recognized her historic appointment as the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors.

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Chain Meets Main Street: Kilwins Lands on Caroline, Locals Weigh In

By Mike Salmon
On Caroline Street, there will be a new place for chocolate and ice cream.

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7-Eleven Deliveries Disrupted as Genesis Logistics Drivers Strike in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

The folks at Teamsters Local 322 just told Potomac Local News that more than 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics—part of DHL Supply Chain—have officially gone on strike after talks over their first union contract collapsed.

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Jinnae Monroe Makes History as Chamber’s First Black Woman Board Chair

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s new board chair, Jinnae Monroe, was recognized this month by the Dumfries Town Council for her historic appointment. Monroe is the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors, a role she will hold for the next year.

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Renovation of Historic Goolrick’s Pharmacy Slowed, Now Aiming for Spring 2026

By Mike Salmon
Jeh Hicks is the energy behind the renovation.

The inside of Goolrick’s pharmacy on Caroline Street is gutted down to the bare layers of brick and wallboard, some of which reveal antique wallpaper from another time.

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Malawi’s Pizza at Spotsylvania Towne Center Has Closed—Here’s Their Goodbye

By Potomac Local News

A popular local pizza spot known for its mission-driven dining has officially closed its doors.

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A Studio with a Story: To Bee Blooms in Occoquan

By Kelly Sienkowski
Wyatt's earrings went viral online in 2020. (Instagram | To.Bee.Co.)

With its pastel earrings, woodland-themed accessories, and shelves full of colorful handmade creations, To Bee is more than just Occoquan’s new gift shop — it’s a deeply personal tribute to love, loss, and artistic resilience.

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Ready to Meet the People Behind Your Favorite Local Shops? Here’s Your Chance

By Potomac Local News

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg Main Street is launching a new way to help residents get to know the people behind the storefronts that make downtown special.

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‘Juan More Taco’ Says Goodbye to Fredericksburg, Leaves Loyal Fans Hungry for More

By Mike Salmon
Owner Maria Martin and her son, Jose, who operated Juan More Taco together, pose for a photo inside the restaurant. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Taco lovers along Caroline Street are disappointed as word spreads that Juan More Taco is closing its doors in Fredericksburg.

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EXCLUSIVE: Remix Market to Replace Former Tin Cannon Brewery in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News
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A new chapter is unfolding at the former Tin Cannon Brewery site in Gainesville, and it’s bringing a colorful mix of sustainability, community, and secondhand treasures.

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