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&pizza offers 30% off for government employees in Woodbridge

By Press Release
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – & Pizza’s Woodbridge shop is offering 30% off in-store purchases for government workers who show an official government-issued ID, available today through October 12, 2025. The company says the discount is also available at other &pizza locations. The Woodbridge shop is at 2453 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192.

The offer applies to in-store orders and requires a valid government ID at checkout. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday–Saturday. Customers should confirm participation and details with their local shop before ordering.

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News

Leadership Prince William welcomes Class of 2026 at Hylton Center send-off

By Potomac Local News
Tony Wilson, representing the Class of 2025, welcomed the incoming cohort. [Photo: Leadership Prince William]

Friends, family, and alumni cheered on the new class as Chair Dr. Bob Schneider, CEO of OmniRide, shared opening remarks. Tony Wilson, representing the Class of 2025, welcomed the incoming cohort and passed the baton to new participants.

The class then traveled to “the Mountain” retreat to explore their Emergenetics profiles and begin building connections during the 10-month program, which helps participants explore local issues and grow as community leaders.

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Business

Nominations Open for Prince William Business Celebration and Awards

By Uriah Kiser

Residents and business leaders are being asked to help shine a spotlight on those making a difference in the community.

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More Chamber Shakeups: Legal Counsel, Board Member, and Chair Step Away

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is seeing a string of leadership changes, with attorney Bill Wides set to step down as General Counsel on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Reckless driver leads troopers on early-morning chase through Prince William and into D.C.

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia State Police trooper tried to pull over a reckless driver on Interstate 95 early this morning, but the driver took off—leading troopers on a wild chase through Prince William County and into Washington, D.C.

The pursuit began around 4:48 a.m. near mile marker 162 on I-95 southbound. The suspect exited at Prince William Parkway, drove through several county roads, then jumped onto Route 123 heading toward Route 1 and back onto I-95—this time going northbound.

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Features

Weather Wrecks the Brentsville Bluegrass Festival — What’s Next?

By Uriah Kiser
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The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre once severed as a stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local]

The festival is typically held on the grounds of the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, a 28-acre property in Bristow that features preserved landmarks such as the 1822 courthouse, a jail, church, farmhouse, and one-room schoolhouse. Once the county seat, Brentsville today draws visitors with music, history, and cultural programming.

In past years, the festival has featured performances by regional bluegrass acts, living history demonstrations, historic site tours, children’s activities, and local food vendors. The combination of music and history has made the daylong event a highlight of the fall calendar.

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Stafford’s Running a Big Emergency Shelter Drill—Here’s What to Know

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD, Va. – The staff at Stafford County will conduct a full-scale emergency shelter drill this Friday, October 3—and you may notice increased activity near Shirley Heim Middle School and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

This joint exercise, conducted with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Rappahannock Area Health District, Stafford County Public Schools, and St. Peter’s, will test the county’s ability to open and operate emergency shelters in the event of a major disaster.

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Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: Manassas Opens Community Center, Stafford Plans Candy Hunt, FXBG Hosts Halloween Pub Crawl

By Uriah Kiser
City officials, community leaders, and residents gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the new Manassas Community Center on Sudley Road, transforming the former Marsteller Middle School into a vibrant hub for connection and learning.

From the ribbon-cutting of Manassas’ first Community Center to Stafford’s Spooktacular Candy Hunt and Fredericksburg’s festive Halloween Pub Crawl, this week’s local highlights are full of fall fun, music, and community spirit across Northern Virginia.

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