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Tourist Trap? Towing Reported at Lot Near Old Fredericksburg Visitors Center

By Mike Salmon

At one time, the Fredericksburg Visitors’ Center at the corner of Charlotte and Caroline Streets and the little parking lot next door were an adequate place for visitors to park. Last year, the Visitor’s Center relocated to a larger space a block away. The parking lot is now under new ownership, and access to the lot has been restricted. However, not everyone received the notice, so parking enforcement rolls in, which some see as unwarranted.

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Dumfries Mayor Discusses Economic Impact of New Wawa Gas Station at Route 1 and Possum Point Road

By Potomac Local News

DUMFRIES, Va. –Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood recently spoke about the new development underway at the corner of Route 1 and Possum Point Road: the first-ever Wawa gas station in the town. This new business, set to open in late summer or early fall of 2025, promises to bring economic benefits to the area, marking a pivotal moment in the town’s growth and revitalization efforts.

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Prince William Supervisors Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Tax Rates

By Caitlyn Meisner
Supervisor Bob Weir at the April 22 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Stewards of the Park System: Meet Prince William Forest Park’s Camp Hosts

By Caitlyn Meisner
Laurel and Mike Hinrichsen have been camp hosts for nearly a year. [Courtesy photo]

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CTAC Endorses New Route for Rappahannock River Crossing; Regional Vote Set for June 16

By Potomac Local News
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A citizen advisory group has endorsed a new route for a long-proposed bridge crossing over the Rappahannock River, recommending an alternative that avoids sensitive environmental areas and leverages existing road infrastructure.

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Dumfries Town Council Votes to Create Economic Development Authority

By Potomac Local News

DUMFRIES, Va. — The Town of Dumfries took a significant step toward shaping its economic future on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, by voting to establish a new Economic Development Authority (EDA).

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Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe Coming to Stafford’s Garrisonville Road

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. — A vibrant new addition is coming to Stafford County’s food scene.

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Supervisors Reduce Real Estate Tax Rate Ahead of Tuesday Night Vote

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors during the April 15, 2025, budget markup session.

At the April 15 meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors made its final changes to the fiscal year 2026 budget and tax rates.

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Prince William County Launches First-Ever Transportation Town Halls to Hear from Residents

By Potomac Local News
Rick Canizales speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 1,400-space commuter parking garage near Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, November 2025. Photo: Prince William County Government

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — For the first time in its 20-year history, the Prince William County Department of Transportation is inviting residents to help shape the future of local mobility, not just weigh in on individual projects already in motion.

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Himalayan Grill Opens in Haymarket with Grand Ribbon Cutting Celebration

By Potomac Local News

HAYMARKET, Va. — The Town of Haymarket welcomed a flavorful new addition to its dining scene on Friday, April 19, with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Himalayan Grill, located at 6624 Watts Rd, Haymarket.

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