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Route 28 meeting: Get the latest on widening, bypass projects

Published May 12, 2022 at 8:00AM

Officials break ground on a project to widen Route 28 in Fairfax Count from four to six lanes.

The Prince William County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual information session on the Route 28 Bypass Project.

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Jewett named Head of Linton Hall School

By Potomac Local News

Published May 12, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated May 12, 2022 at 7:30AM

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Adrianne Jewett has been selected as the next Head of School for Linton Hall School.

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Virginia slightly above average in best states to be a cop

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 5:00PM

Prince William County Police officers stand outside the Western District Station near Manassas. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local News]

Intuit, owner of the popular tax-filing website TurboTax, will need to pay out $3.5 million to Virginia consumers in response to allegations of deceptive advertising practices, according to a settlement agreement between the company and the commonwealth.

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Women’s Self Defense Seminar

December 5, 2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

American Drengr Krav Maga

10079 Market Circle, Hastings Marketplace

Manassas, Virginia 20110

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American Drengr Krav Maga is hosting the last in our 2025 Women’s self-defense seminar series on Friday, December 5th 2025.

Surviving an attack is more than training your body — it includes training your mind and spirit to be resilient. Krav Maga can help you find the potential for strength that you already have and push you to develop it.

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Route 1 road rage: Shots fired, cars slammed

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 3:05PM

A road rage incident involving shots fired and the ramming of two cars ended with one car disabled on Route 1.

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Bathroom videographer identified, no charges filed

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 2:58PM

The Blacksheep Restaurant at 9935 Discovery Boulevard near Manassas. [Facebook]

Police said they’ve identified a man who took a video camera inside a women’s bathroom at a popular restaurant and brewery outside Manassas.

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Stafford schools honor ‘Persons of the Year’

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 1:00PM

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has named its 2021-2022 Persons of the Year in instructional and service positions.

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Manassas honors Volunteers of the Year at Hylton reception

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 12:30PM

Top to bottom: 1st row Joe Hanlin, Gary Orndorff, Adam Sampiller; 2nd row: Mike Flowers , Mary Kenney, Larry Cain; Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

Last night, Manassas honored its volunteers at a ceremony at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

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SAVE 20% on a new membership to our news community

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 11, 2022 at 12:00PM

There are few things better than the sense of belonging you feel when you’re a part of a community.

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Opinion: Vanuch will bring much-needed support for police to Washington

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2022 at 11:00AM

This year, Stafford and the Fredericksburg region have a unique opportunity to fill an open seat in the newly created 7th U.S. Congressional District.

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