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Plus: Stafford schools plan a rebuild, Fredericksburg budget updates, and key police reports. | | |  | | | Original Reporting | | | The Stafford County School Board is moving forward with plans to redesign and rebuild Drew Middle School, with an anticipated opening in August 2028. The proposed facility, located at Oak... | | | |  | | | Original Reporting | | | Summer fun at Signal Bay Waterpark will start a little later than expected this year. The city of Manassas Park has announced a delayed opening due to ongoing renovations. According... | | | |  | | | Business, Community, Original Reporting | | | The Amazon Fresh grocery store near Manassas will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, March 16, 2025, as part of the company's ongoing evaluation of its physical... | | | |  | | | Original Reporting | | | Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody presented the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal to the City Council on March 11. The proposal outline a $136.75 million spending plan to strengthen... | | | | | | | | | | These Sponsors and Members Like You Make This Newsletter Possible. Thank you! | Summer Camps Open House – March 22, 2025 | | Get Ready for an Unforgettable Summer at Manassas Park Community Center | | Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning for an action-packed season at Manassas Park Community Center’s Summer Camps. | | Join us on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our Summer Camp Open House—your one-stop shop to explore all the incredible camps we’re offering this year. Meet our staff, learn about exciting camp themes like Safari Week and Kingdom Adventure, and secure your spot. | | Exclusive BOGO Deal
Get early access to the Summer Camp BOGO Deal! Register during the Open House and get buy one, get one half off, valid for up to four camps. | | With camps for preschoolers, school-age kids, teens, and athletes, there’s something for everyone. Plus, before and aftercare options make scheduling easy for busy parents. | -
“We highly encourage parents to come to our open house because the BOGO deal will be available during event hours.” — Samantha Wollschlager, Youth Programs & Camps Recreation Specialist
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“We have some exciting themes this year, like Safari Week, where kids will visit the Leesburg Zoo, along with fun arts and crafts that match the weekly themes.” — Samantha Wollschlager
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“Our summer camp open house is all about letting residents and non-residents see what camps we offer and making registration easier by handling it in-house.” — Samantha Wollschlager
| | Learn more and register early: mpdpr.com/summercamps | | Location: Manassas Park Community Center | | Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait. Join us for an exciting summer your child will never forget. | | | | | Community | | | The Haymarket Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals involved in an illegal dumping incident that occurred on Jordan Lane on February 23, 2025, at 4:58... | | | Community | | | Police in Prince William and Stafford counties made key arrests this week, including a man charged with abduction and felony child neglect in a domestic case, two individuals arrested for... | | | Community | | | A Stafford County Sheriff's deputy tackled an unexpected suspect on Thursday afternoon—an injured bald eagle. | | | Community | | | The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its scheduled road work and lane closure updates for the Fredericksburg District for the week of March 16-22, 2025. All work is... | | | | | | | | | | | Original Reporting, Schools | | | The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the Stafford County School Board met in a joint session Wednesday evening to address critical budget concerns, including school funding challenges, rising property... | | | Community, Schools | | | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has introduced NOVAnext, a comprehensive initiative to assist recently unemployed federal workers and contractors in transitioning to new careers. | | | 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, Schools | | | As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building. | | | | | | | | | | | Community Post | | | Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and... | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Podcast | | | Join us on this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast as host Uriah Kiser, founder and publisher of Potomac Local News, sits down with two stars of Jesus Christ... | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Pets | | | Bob, a handsome and playful one-year-old pup, is searching for his forever family! Weighing in at 52 pounds, Bob was recently surrendered by his previous owner, who found that apartment... | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Weekend Event | | | The stage is set, the lights are shining, and the electrifying energy of Jesus Christ Superstar is ready to take over the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. The iconic... | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | 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. | | | |  | | | Obituaries | | | Elva Lorraine Hansson, affectionately known as Lori to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Plant City, Florida, at the age of 77. | | | | | | | | | Thank you for your continued support in our mission to inform our community by bringing you relevant, local news. |
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