Patricia Ann Trimble has a long history in city government. She has seen how both the Commissioners and Treasurers offices work and feels that she can use this information to better operate the revenue office for the people of Manassas Park.

“I am a very down to Earth person and I believe that city officials are here for the citizens,” Patty told Potomac Local News.


A local gym with a reputation for being a body builder’s destination is working to remake its image as a tried and true community staple.

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On the stage behind President Bill Clinton and Virginia Gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe on Sunday sat Stafford County’s first black elected member of its Board of Supervisors.

Bob Woodson represented Stafford’s Griffis-Widewater Magisterial District until he stepped down from the board in 2012.


DAKS restaurant on Minnieville Road will close today.

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Volunteer Opportunities in the Area

· Good morning – Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket is having their next volunteer training on November 2. This special organization provides equestrian activities to individuals with physical or intellectual challenges. Volunteers are needed to assist the instructors as side walkers or helping with fundraising events. All volunteers must attend a training program and be at least 14 years old. Come be part of a team of a special horse, instructor and student. Please call 703-754-6159 for more info.


Get ready to turn your clocks back next weekend and fall back. On Sunday, Nov. 3, daylight saving time comes to and end and we return to standard time.

This means we’ll regain one hour of sleep, or whatever it us you’re doing at 3 a.m. on a Sunday. The move comes after we sprang forward for spring back on Sunday, March 10, when we moved our clocks forward one hour from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Of the two freeze warnings issued for area in as many days, they have come early in the fall season. Could this be a sign of a cold winter ahead?

For the those who need fuel to heat their homes, the Virginia Department of Social Services is now accepting applications from low-income households to help them stay warm.


The region’s largest networking event took place Thursday afternoon at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas.

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