News

Embrey Mill hasn’t just become one of the biggest neighborhoods in Stafford County, it’s also got a cool wine thing happening.

This year, Potomac Local welcomes the Embrey Mill Berry and Wine Festival as a sponsor to the site. The second-annual event offers wine tastings from county favorites like Potomac Point, and Hartwood wineries, as well as A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg.


Prince William

WOODBRIDGE — (Press release) National Police Week is May 12-18 this year, and National Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15.

Each May, communities nationwide pay tribute to the thousands of law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


News

STAFFORD — Comcast wanted to talk about an early commitment, but Stafford County leaders just weren’t ready.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors this week voted to deny Comcast an early renewal of its franchise in Stafford County — an agreement it needs to provide cable TV, internet, and telephone services in the county.


Traffic

FREDERICKSBURG — Here’s a look at your Interstate 95 traffic hot spots for the coming week.

With projects to extend the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes from North Stafford to Route 17, and a separate project to build a new bridge over the Rappahannock River to separate I-95 local traffic from long-distance drivers, you’ll want to keep alert on the highway.