Potomac Local News

Published December 8, 2021 at 8:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 9:06AM

A Hampton Inn hotel on Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville.

Hotels in the region saw a revenue boost this fall, thanks in part to the Federal Government relocating Afghan refugees to Quantico.

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Shots ring out across the area, including drive-by at Stonebridge that injured 1

By Potomac Local News

Published December 8, 2021 at 7:00AM

Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, located between Dale and Opitz boulevards in Woodbridge.

The drive-by shooting victim drove himself to a nearby hospital after being shot at 2:07 a.m. Saturday, December 4, police said. He was sitting in his parked SUV when struck by gunfire and suffered injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.

The victim did not cooperate with the police and investigate the incident, officers report.

Neighborhood Notes

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By Potomac Local News

Published December 8, 2021 at 6:00AM | Updated December 8, 2021 at 9:32AM

Manassas National Battlefield Park’s superintendent has issued two letters opposing a plan to allow data centers on 2,133 acres of land adjacent to the park, calling it “the single greatest threat to Manassas National Battlefield Park in nearly three decades.”

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Volunteer Prince William: Toys for Tots, feeding taskforce need help

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2021 at 3:00PM | Updated December 7, 2021 at 4:02PM

Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County

The Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline urgently needs Spanish-speaking volunteers who can answer calls to the Helpline on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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Harrell Road, site of recent bridge collisions, reopens after drain repair

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2021 at 1:00PM

Today, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office posted this photo of a portion of Harrell Road closed to traffic after a drain grate broke.

A portion of Harrell Road is open again after road crews repaired the street’s surface.

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Collapse crews called to Woodbridge automotive shop after car smashes building

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2021 at 11:48AM

Emergency crews said a man made a mistake when he drove his late-model Toyota Camry into a building in Woodbridge today.

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Stafford race series to wrap up with ‘Frosty 5K & Reindeer Run’

By Rick Horner

Published December 7, 2021 at 10:00AM

The Embrey Mill neighborhood is getting ready to hold its fifth annual Frosty Three-Miler and Reindeer Run.

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Exclusive: Opening date set for Harbor Drive Wellness Park

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2021 at 8:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 9:06AM

The Harbor Drive Wellness Park sits at 13030 Harbor Drive in Lake Ridge.

A $1.2 million park will open next week in Lake Ridge.

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Neighborhood Notes

Community Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published December 7, 2021 at 6:00AM

Stafford Education Foundation Board of Directors

The Stafford County Public Schools Education Foundation has some new members.

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