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Fredericksburg, News

The Fredericksburg Nationals (FredNats), in collaboration with the Fredericksburg Area Museum, Germanna Community College, and Dovetail Cultural Resource Group/Mead & Hunt, have unveiled a new alternate uniform identity for select…

Manassas Park, News

During a tense Manassas Park Governing Body meeting on March 4, Mayor Alanna Mensing raised a pointed question about the city treasurer’s plan to publish the names of delinquent taxpayers.

Fredericksburg, News

Maria Martin’s journey from catering her sister’s wedding to opening Juan More Taco in Fredericksburg began with a small food truck in 2016.  Juan More Taco visited community events and local…


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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

The Prince William County Animal Services Center has taken in several stray animals between March 4 and March 6, 2025, and is working to reunite them with their owners or…


Weekend Event

Experience the magic of live ballet with Manassas Ballet Theatre’s premiere performance of Love.


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Fredericksburg, News

In mid-February, Peter Mealy headed to the Walker Grant Middle School PTA meeting in Fredericksburg to speak about his latest venture teaching guitar to students after school at Walker Grant…

Manassas, News, Schools

A total of 30% of Osbourn High School’s students are chronically absent, showing slight improvement in absenteeism rates in the 2024-2025 school year.

News, Prince William

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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

Meet Murphy, a three-year-old petite Pibble, currently residing at the Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter near Fredericksburg.


Weekend Event

Fredericksburg’s First Friday, “Starry, Starry Nights,” is back on March 7, 2025, bringing an evening of art, culture, and community to historic downtown Fredericksburg.


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A Manassas mother of three, LaToya Crabbe, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the October 21, 2024, shooting death of her husband, Curtis Crabbe. This marks the…

News, Schools

The discussion over school security in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is intensifying as parents and advocacy groups push for armed security personnel in elementary schools, particularly in overcrowded…

News, Stafford

Stafford County Administrator Bill Ashton presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget to the Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2025.

Manassas, News, Schools

Manassas City Public Schools recently unveiled the interior plans for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School that incorporate history and curriculum into the design. “We have intentionally designed some of…


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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

Bari is ready to celebrate in style! This one-year-old girl is full of energy and loves a good party—especially if there’s some King Cake involved.


Manassas, Weekend Event

The Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for its 25th golden anniversary on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m.


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Federal Fatal Shooting: No update from the Stafford sheriff’s office four days after police said an off-duty federal agent shot and killed a bystander.


Weather

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a potent weather system is set to impact the region today, bringing strong storms and gusty winds. A deepening area of low pressure…

News

The Town of Haymarket’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget has sparked a mix of concern and debate among residents following its presentation to the Town Council on Monday, March…

News, Stafford

Five years after its debut, the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 140 on Interstate 95 in Stafford County has reshaped traffic patterns, boosted capacity, and contributed to regional growth.

Fredericksburg, News

Ahead of the Fredericksburg City Council’s recent approval of a Technology Overlay District (TOD) allowing data centers, concerns emerged about whether Dominion Energy would deprioritize power access for the city…


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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

A sweet and affectionate feline named Maggie is looking for a new home after her previous living situation became too stressful.


Stafford, Weekend Event

Looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Don’t miss Dueling Pianos featuring The Flying Ivories at Potomac Point Winery on Sunday, March 16, from 3:30 to…


Obituaries

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

Obituaries

Linda Kathleen Williams (Green), 76, found peace on February 6, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Linda was a beautiful person both inside and out. She grew…

Obituaries

In loving memory of John Fasulo, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 94.

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Good morning! I have a couple of notes to start the newsletter today.

Fatal shooting follow up
We’re still monitoring the story from Stafford County, where an unidentified 61-year-old bystander was shot and killed in an incident involving an unnamed federal agent. It’s been more than three days since the shooting, and we still don’t know the name of the victim.

“Out of respect for the family and the fact this is still an active investigation,” wrote county sheriff’s office spokesman Ryan Wilbur, when asked why the name is being withheld.

Police have not filed charges against the federal agent. More as we have it.

Price increase 
I’ve been posting more news from across the region, and hopefully, you’ve noticed. With that said, I’ve increased the price of a Locals Only Monthly membership plan to $12 for new members. You’re grandfathered under the old rate if you’re already a Locals Only Monthly member. Thank you for your continued support of local news.

Best,

Uriah Kiser
Founder & Publisher
Potomac Local News


News, Stafford

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will address two key issues at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5 p.m.: unveiling the County Administrator’s proposed FY2026 budget…

Manassas Park, News

Residents and business owners in Manassas Park who have overdue taxes and other unpaid city bills may soon see their names displayed publicly.

Manassas, News

Manassas City Council members praised the Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) at its recent meeting for its resilience from leadership changes and efforts to reduce crime. The body’s Feb. 24…


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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

The staff and volunteers at the Prince William County Animal Services Center can’t stop raving about Roxy: “She’s such a sweet girl,” “She’s so gentle,” and “Roxy is such a…


Manassas, Weekend Event

Looking for a night of laughs and great craft beer? Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey is bringing his ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour to Ornery Beer Company in Manassas on Sunday, March…


Obituaries

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

Obituaries

Linda Kathleen Williams (Green), 76, found peace on February 6, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Linda was a beautiful person both inside and out. She grew…

Obituaries

In loving memory of John Fasulo, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 94.

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News, Prince William

The Occoquan Town Council has directed town staff to research the feasibility of a business recruitment program.

News, Prince William

The Town of Haymarket’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget will be presented to the Town Council on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. by Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Emily…

News, Prince William

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter recently unveiled a $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, sparking a heated debate among supervisors and residents over the county’s consistent budget surpluses,…


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Fredericksburg, News, Podcast

Fredericksburg is preparing for two major milestones—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 300th anniversary of Fredericksburg in 2028.


Pets

Three of Old Dominion Humane Society’s longest residents—Crash, Ziggy, and Butterscotch—have patiently waited for their forever homes, watching hundreds of other dogs find loving families.


Weekend Event

The Workhouse Arts Center is bringing Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage to the stage from March 8 to April 6, 2025. This heartwarming and comedic play follows a group of formerly…


Obituaries

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

Obituaries

Linda Kathleen Williams (Green), 76, found peace on February 6, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Linda was a beautiful person both inside and out. She grew…

Obituaries

In loving memory of John Fasulo, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 94.

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Left to right: Heather, John, Jean, and me, Uriah Kiser, at 1 Million Cups Prince William.

I appreciate you taking some time out of your Sunday to read this. Our newsletter is the most personal and direct way to deliver the day’s news—no social media algorithms, no distractions, and no paywall (at least not for members).

This past week, I was a guest speaker at a small business roundtable in Haymarket. I was impressed by the turnout, made some great new connections, and spoke about the importance of keeping trusted local news alive in our communities. It also allowed me to reflect on my time growing up and delivering the old Potomac News into driveways in my Dale City neighborhood.

I also attended 1 Million Cups Prince William at CenterFuse in Manassas—a group I helped organize 12 years ago. This free, one-of-a-kind support group for entrepreneurs remains a great place to connect and learn. If you own a small business, I highly recommend checking it out.

A big shoutout to our courthouse reporter, Alan Gloss, for his diligent coverage of the Latoya Crabbe case. Last week, charges against Crabbe in the shooting death of her estranged husband were dropped, though new charges are expected soon. Gloss was there when Crabbe had an emotional reunion with her children—the first time she had seen them since last fall. It was our top-read story of the week.

Another of Gloss’s reports—the court ruling that ordered Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth’s office to pay a $22,000 fine for failing to respond to a public records request—was the second-most-read story.

Rounding out the top five most-read stories this week:

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A warm welcome to our newest Potomac Local News members: Sophie from New York, Carlos from Manassas, Rebecca from Charlottesville, and Tara from Woodbridge! Thank you for joining our growing community of readers who support trusted, local journalism.

Your membership helps us deliver important news without distractions, paywalls, or social media interference. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to informing you about the stories that matter most to our region. Welcome aboard!

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