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GMU Grad Wins $13K for App That Connects Foodies and Restaurants

By Jazbia Chaudhry
GMU Costello School of Business Business Pitch Competition, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. John Boal Photography

GMU graduate Emmanuel Nwokeabia wins $13,000 for his startup Viralbite, which connects food lovers with restaurants through performance-based influencer marketing.

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Gaming Industry Cash and Shifting Views: Where Virginia’s Lt. Governor Candidates Stand on a Tysons Casino

By Potomac Local News

In the final stretch before the June 18 primary, Potomac Local News analyzed campaign finance records and asked each Democratic candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor: Why did you accept or reject money from the gaming industry? And where do you stand on the proposed casino in Tysons Corner?

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Downtown Fredericksburg Faces Crossroads: Modest Tax Growth, Soaring Rents, and Falling Foot Traffic

By Potomac Local News
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Downtown Fredericksburg stands at a financial and commercial turning point. While city leaders report modest gains in key revenue streams like meals and sales taxes, local businesses are facing mounting pressure from rising commercial rents, fewer customers, and growing uncertainty.

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Manassas Drone Company RapidFlight to Host Senator Warner

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) and Mark Warner (D) [Photo: Germanna Community College]

U.S. Senator Mark Warner will visit the City of Manassas today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, to tour and discuss developments at RapidFlight, a local unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer that’s gaining national attention for its innovative drone production capabilities.

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Data Center Noise Still Shakes Homes in Great Oak, County Slow to Act

By Potomac Local News
Protesters gathered outside an Amazon data center near Manassas.

Prince William County leaders are facing mounting pressure to address noise generated by data centers, as residents—many from the Great Oak subdivision—delivered passionate testimony during the Board of County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 10.

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Residents Allege Timbering Violations, Hostile Developer Actions Near Proposed Stafford Data Center Site

By Potomac Local News

Residents living near a proposed data center site in Stafford County are raising alarms about logging activity they say violates local zoning laws, environmental protections, and community trust.

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Budget Plan in Manassas Park Would Cut Taxes, Raise Utility Rates

By Potomac Local News

The Manassas Park Governing Body is evaluating two budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2026, each presenting different approaches to balancing tax relief, utility rates, and city services.

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Manassas City Council Unanimously Adopts $512 Million Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget Monday night.

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Cheer Them On: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hits Prince William

By Jazbia Chaudhry

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run returns to Prince William County on June 10, starting at the Central District Police Station in Woodbridge. Officers and Special Olympians will run as six-mile route to support the Special Olympics Summer Games.

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No More Long Stays: Occoquan Clamps Down on Dock Use

By Potomac Local News
Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

The Occoquan Town Council voted on May 20, 2025, to tighten rules for its waterfront amenities after recent safety concerns and misuse of public property.

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