From pool parties for pups to public planning meetings, there’s something for everyone in this week’s roundup of local happenings. Discover fall festivals, civic events, live comedy, and opportunities to engage with your community across Stafford, Prince William, Fredericksburg, and beyond.
From the Fifth Annual Prince William County Community Fair on Sept. 13 to Fridays at 5 with The Deloreans and DJ Moe Vibez on Sept. 12, the region is packed with family fun and free entertainment.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A contracted highway patroller was killed last night on Interstate 95 while trying to help a stranded driver, according to Virginia State Police.
The folks at VDOT just shared with Potomac Local News that one of their Safety Service Patrol members was hit while assisting a disabled Audi near the 151-mile marker—just north of Dumfries—about 7:58 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.
In partnership with Germanna Community College and the Rotary Clubs of Stafford and North Stafford, Stafford Schools has launched the Clothing Connection at Germanna’s Stafford County Center. This new spot offers free clothing—from baby clothes to adult sizes, including work attire—for students and families who need a little extra support.
“This isn’t just a clothing closet,” says Superintendent Dr. Daniel Smith. “It’s about opening doors to education and job opportunities.”
NOKESVILLE, Va. – The race for Virginia’s 22nd House District turned combative this week as Delegate Ian Lovejoy and former Delegate Elizabeth Guzman exchanged sharp words over public safety, fentanyl penalties, and mandatory reporting laws in schools.
The back-and-forth began after Lovejoy’s campaign released a television ad, “Guilty as Charged,” featuring Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill. In the ad, Hill criticizes Guzman’s record, claiming she voted against stronger penalties for fentanyl dealers and supported legislation that ended mandatory reporting of sexual abuse in schools. Guzman’s campaign quickly fired back, calling the ad misleading and dishonest.
A false report of a robbery involving a stolen firearm in Stafford Lakes Village led to a major law enforcement response on September 4, while deputies also investigated multiple larcenies and public intoxication cases across the county.
Deputies first responded around 4 a.m. to reports of suspicious activity in the Stafford Lakes subdivision. Multiple unlocked vehicles on Rollingside Drive, Basalt Drive, and Charter Gate Drive were rummaged through. Some residents reported missing items, including car keys and shoes.
