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Youngkin: High accreditation in schools does not reflect learning losses

Published September 27, 2022 at 9:00AM

Although almost nine in 10 public schools in Virginia earned full accreditation with the state Board of Education, Gov. Glenn Youngkin is warning that those numbers fail to address learning losses and growing achievement gaps for students.

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Call to Action: Fall waterway cleanups planned across area

By Potomac Local News

Published September 27, 2022 at 8:00AM

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Off-duty federal cop shoots man who fired gun into air, pointed gun at drivers, police said

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 7:47PM

On Sunday, September 25 at 5:50 p.m., officers were called to the 14400 block of Club House Road in the Virginia Oaks neighborhood in Gainesville to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed a man was walking along the street and pointing a firearm at passing drivers.

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A. Duie Pyle opens Manassas logistics center

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 3:23PM

A. Duie Pyle opened a new regional distribution center today in Manassas.

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Fredericksburg-area library trustees appoint new leadership

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:43PM | Updated September 26, 2022 at 3:38PM

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The organization that oversees the operation of public libraries in the Fredericksburg region selected new leadership.

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I-95 overnight closures, height restrictions start tonight

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:31PM

Interstate 95 travelers can expect overnight delays over the next two weeks in the Fredericksburg area for bridge work as part of the 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

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Prince William police welcome residents at 2nd Annual Community Fair

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 2:28PM

The Prince William County Police Department held its second annual community fair on Saturday, September 24.

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Pedestrian dies after two cars struck him on Sudley Road

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 9:44AM | Updated September 26, 2022 at 10:17AM

A pedestrian was struck by two cars on Sudley Road and died.

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Opinion: Comprehensive plan update features developer gold mines and citizen land mines

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2022 at 9:28AM

Chair Ann Wheeler acknowledged that the Prince William Digital Gateway CPA review was “confusing” and announced a delay in bringing it to the Board of County Supervisors for a vote.

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Tomorrow: Prince William Community Fair

By Press Release

Published September 23, 2022 at 3:07PM

The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, to celebrate the county’s diversity, embrace unity among the various communities in the county, and to showcase the many facets of police work in the county with displays, fun activities, appointments with a recruiter, pet adoptions and much more.

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