Mar 12, 2025


Original Reporting, Schools

The Prince William County School Board is facing intense scrutiny following a series of contentious meetings that have sparked debates over decorum, LGBTQ+ policies, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...

Original Reporting

Residents voiced strong opposition during the March 4, 2025, governing body meeting after the city voted 4-3 to disband the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. The decision, made without public comment...

Original Reporting

Stafford County Public Schools offers high school programs that teach students vocational skills in several fields: the Culinary Arts program, offered at Stafford, Brooke Point, and Mountainview High Schools, provides...

Original Reporting, Schools

As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building.


Community

Prince William and Stafford County authorities responded to multiple incidents, including the arrest of a 17-year-old for two strong-arm robberies in Woodbridge, a deputy attacked at Mary Washington Hospital, and...

Community

Fire officials have determined that a blaze that destroyed a home on Waterford Drive in Manassas began in the attic, but due to extensive damage, the exact cause remains unknown.

Community

The emergency repairs on the Falmouth Bridge are complete, and the right lane of Route 1 northbound will reopen over the Rappahannock River between the Fredericksburg and Stafford County on...

Community

During its February 2025 meeting, the Thirty-First Judicial District Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB) re-elected Bradley Marshall as board chairman and elected Yesli Vega as vice chair.


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Original Reporting

Welcome to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet Prince William.” We’ve started this series so Prince William County residents can get to know the important people working behind the...

Original Reporting

Prince William County will introduce a 3-1-1 system this spring, streamlining residents' and businesses' access to non-emergency government services. The Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) officially recognized March 11, 2025,...

Original Reporting

Data centers in Prince William County could see an increase in the tax rate for computers and peripherals used by data centers as the Board of County Supervisors deliberates on...


Community Post

Looking to engage with the community and share something fun? Here are some great ideas for posts that can help your business stand out: Birthdays & Anniversaries: Celebrate company milestones...


Pets

If you're looking for a loving and energetic companion, Xena might be the perfect match for you! This sweet girl, estimated to be around four years old and weighing 45-50...


Weekend Event

Looking for an epic adventure? Time and Space Comics in Stafford is hosting an Adult D&D Campaign Night on Friday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m.


Obituaries

In loving memory of Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 80.

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