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Prince William to Consider Making Speed Cameras Permanent

By Caitlyn Meisner
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🚗 Prince William County’s Department of Transportation showed that its temporary photo-monitoring speed limit cameras have been effective in a recent Board of County Supervisors meeting, and is now requesting that they become permanent.

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Police Blotter: Armed robbery arrest in Woodbridge, domestic strangulation charge in Manassas, attempted robbery at Potomac Mills, and DUI with children in vehicle

By Potomac Local News

An arrest has been made in an armed robbery case in Woodbridge, while a Manassas man faces charges for allegedly strangling a woman during a domestic dispute. Meanwhile, police are investigating an attempted robbery at Potomac Mills and have charged a woman with DUI and child neglect after finding three children in her vehicle.

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Get Ready to Laugh—’Lend Me a Soprano’ Comes to Manassas This June

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Theatre fans, mark your calendars! Lend Me a Soprano, a hilarious farce from playwright Ken Ludwig, hits the stage at ARTfactory’s Wind River Theatre starting June 13.

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PWCS Sports Fair Draws Hundreds, Showcases Student Athletic Opportunities

By Potomac Local News
Students and parents engage with robotics team members at a booth showcasing drone and robot competitions at the sports fair. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) recently hosted its second annual Sports Fair at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center, drawing nearly 800 students and family members eager to learn more about local athletic opportunities.

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Buckle Up and Cheer Loud: Prince William Police Gear Up for Two Big Events

By Potomac Local News

👮‍♂️🎽 The Prince William County Police Department is hitting the streets for two important missions in the coming weeks: keeping drivers safe and supporting Special Olympics athletes.

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‘Be Ready to Commit—But Do It’: Colonial Forge’s EMT Students Reflect on Rigorous, Life-Changing Program

By Kelly Sienkowski

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Prince William Parks Offering Free Fun for Longest Day of the Year

By Jazbia Chaudhry
The Neabsco Creek Boardwalk on opening day, June 10, 2019.

On June 20, Prince William County Parks will join other agencies across Virginia for Play All Day VA — a celebration of the summer solstice packed with free events and activities for all ages.

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Repairs Start This Week on Fredericksburg’s Historic Courthouse Bell Tower

By Potomac Local News

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Crews began structural repairs to the historic Renwick Courthouse bell tower on Monday, May 19, marking the start of a four-month restoration effort to preserve one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

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Fettler Park to Begin Revitalization Efforts Following Comprehensive Study

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Fettler Park Area study has been completed, focusing on how Prince William County can redevelop and strategically new development in the area. [Courtesy of Prince William Economic Development]

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Backyard Chicken Proposal Clucked Out by Manassas City Council

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – A proposal to allow residents to keep backyard chickens in the city limits has failed to move forward, following a lengthy discussion by the Manassas City Council during its May 20, 2025, work session.

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