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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for much of the region. Strong winds are expected to…

Firefighters in Stafford County responded to a house fire Saturday evening, rescuing two cats and assisting displaced residents.

Welcome to the Potomac Local News Podcast. In this episode, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Dr. Janet Gullickson, President…

A two-story home on Waterford Drive in Manassas was engulfed in flames Friday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from area…

 The Manassas Park Governing Body has appointed Kevin Moreau to fill a vacant seat on the Governing Body (City Council)…

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming its commitment to enforcing local civil rights…



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(Loudoun Times Mirror) – Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew B. Lowery appeared Feb. 14 before retired Judge Charles B. Foley in Prince William County General District Court in Manassas. Foley, who…

Fredericksburg, News

On Wednesday night, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission voted 4-3 to reject a proposed Technology Overlay District (TOD) that would have allowed data centers and technology-focused development in Celebrate Virginia South,…

News, Prince William

Prince William County Schools (PWCS) Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D., unveiled her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to the School Board on Feb. 5, aiming to increase employee pay, fund strategic…

Schools, Stafford

The Wildcat Battalion Marksmanship Team at Mountain View High has just qualified for the All-Service Championship, and they don’t plan on stopping there.

Fredericksburg, News

Although the area has already braved several winter storms in 2025, Fredericksburg’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is still nine days away. 

Manassas, Schools

The Manassas City School Board met on February 5, 2025, where members discussed the Manassas Education Association’s (MEA) decision to initiate a collective bargaining campaign. The discussion revealed concerns about…

Fredericksburg, News, Press Release

The Fredericksburg City Council has appointed Susanna Finn to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat following the resignation of Dr. Timothy Duffy earlier this year. The decision was made during…

News, Prince William

Four female athletes from Prince William County were among those who attended the February 5, 2025, signing ceremony, where President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating…

Fredericksburg, News

In a unique and chilly demonstration, residents of Fredericksburg gathered Wednesday to protest a proposed data center development near the Rappahannock River by building snowmen. Organized by the Rappahannock Community…

Fredericksburg, News

Fredericksburg’s Riverside Center for the Performing Arts has a new star in its kitchen: Chef Stefan Boutchyard. With experience spanning local restaurants and high-profile catering events—including President Donald Trump’s inauguration—Boutchyard…


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It’s a packed Friday in Fredericksburg. Here’s your full rundown, from students wrapping up the school year to downtown challenges and big plans for summer.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Crews with Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation sprang into action last week after the Rappahannock River rose to flood stage, cresting at 13 feet and spilling into low-lying areas along the city’s waterfront.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that took place in a wooded area behind a shopping center on Smoketown Road Wednesday evening.

STAFFORD, Va. – They say “fighting like cats and dogs,” but Winston the kitten and Dory the dog are rewriting the story.

POTOMAC, MD – A local credit union is receiving national recognition for offering some of the highest certificate rates in the country. Lafayette Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rockville and serving the greater Washington, D.C. region, has been named by financial outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger, Investopedia, DepositAccounts, and GoBankingRates for its top-ranked share certificate products.

According to these sources, Lafayette Federal currently holds the #1 national ranking for its 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year certificate terms. The institution is offering fixed annual percentage yields (APYs) up to 4.28%, with a minimum deposit requirement of $500.

Share certificates, also known as certificates of deposit (CDs) at traditional banks, have grown in popularity as a low-risk savings option during a period of economic uncertainty. With interest rates rising and market volatility continuing, many savers are seeking fixed returns on their funds without taking on additional risk.

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Van Metre 5K Run

Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has

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