Mar 14, 2025


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...

Original Reporting

Prince William County officials are raising concerns about a high-voltage transmission line project proposed by Dominion Energy, which could affect public parks, a public safety training center, and other county-owned...

Original Reporting

On Monday, the Manassas City Council unanimously approved Pathway Vineyards Church’s request to occupy a historic building upon several conditions. Council approved the request based on nine conditions, none of...

Original Reporting

Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle presented an ambitious plan to replace aging fire stations, upgrade firefighting equipment, and implement a systemwide approach to purchasing fire apparatus during a...


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Community

The independent review into the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 1, 2024, in Woodbridge has been completed, with no charges filed against the involved officer.

Community

A traffic signal at the intersection of Brady Lane and Cushing Road, near Prince William Parkway and Balls Ford Road near Manassas, has been removed as part of ongoing roadway...

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.

Covering Fredericksburg

Original Reporting

Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business...

Original Reporting, Schools

Multiple agencies gathered at Walker-Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg for a semiannual exercise on Friday, March 7, but the doors were closed to keep plans from reaching the wrong eyes.

Community

Fire and rescue crews responded to a brush fire near Mills Drive and Overview Drive in the Massaponax area on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Community

Families and adventure seekers in Stafford County can gear up for a fun-filled outdoor experience this spring as Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure returns for another year. The event, which...

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...

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...

Community

Art enthusiasts will have a chance to experience diverse creative works at the 74th Annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show & Sale, from March 14 to March 16 at the Dorothy...


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

A rather unexpected guest has found his way to the Stafford County Animal Shelter, and we need your help getting him home.


Weekend Event

Unfortunately, tomorrow night’s Skate Night has been canceled due to low registration.


Obituaries

In loving memory of Ann Louise Wetzel, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 93.

Obituaries

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

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