Quantico

Volunteers Plant Flags at Quantico National Cemetery for Memorial Day

By Potomac Local News
A child plants a flag at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, May 19, 2025. On Memorial Day, the community comes together to honor service members, with flags, who served their country honorably, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in its defense.

QUANTICO, Va. – On May 19, community volunteers gathered at Quantico National Cemetery to plant American flags at the gravesites of fallen service members, preparing the hallowed ground for upcoming Memorial Day ceremonies.

According to a Facebook post from Quantico Marine Corps Base, the effort honors the men and women who served their country honorably and made the ultimate sacrifice in its defense. “The community comes together on Memorial Day to honor service members,” the post reads. Photos of the event, taken by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk, show volunteers solemnly placing flags across the cemetery’s expansive grounds.

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Prince William

Graduation Season Brings Big Changes to Prince William Schools

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🎓 As thousands of high school seniors prepare to walk across the stage in graduation ceremonies across Prince William County, the School Board is set to approve three major policy changes at its next meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

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Manassas

Get Ready to Laugh—’Lend Me a Soprano’ Comes to Manassas This June

By Jazbia Chaudhry

MANASSAS, Va. – Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory is bringing high-energy comedy to the stage this summer with Lend Me a Soprano, a fast-paced farce by acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig. The show runs from June 13 to 22 at the Wind River Theatre in downtown Manassas.

This gender-swapped take on Tony Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, directed by Vince Worthington, is set in 1934 at the fictional Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Audiences can expect a night full of backstage mayhem as the characters scramble to save a performance of Carmen when their star soprano arrives late, a jealous husband crashes the scene, and a young assistant must think on her feet to prevent a disaster.

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Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

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Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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PWCS Sports Fair Draws Hundreds, Showcases Student Athletic Opportunities

By Potomac Local News
Students and parents engage with robotics team members at a booth showcasing drone and robot competitions at the sports fair. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

According to the school division, the fair aimed to encourage student participation in middle and high school sports. Thirty tables highlighted Virginia High School League (VHSL) programs and activities. Coaches and student-athletes were on hand to answer questions and inspire attendees to get involved.

“This event is all about showing students that there’s a place for everyone in PWCS,” said Ashley Ausborn, PWCS coordinator of sports medicine. “Whether you’re into track, robotics, or wanting to try something new, we want kids to feel excited and confident about getting involved.”

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Buckle Up and Cheer Loud: Prince William Police Gear Up for Two Big Events

By Potomac Local News

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The Prince William County Police Department is hitting the streets for two important missions in the coming weeks: keeping drivers safe and supporting Special Olympics athletes.

First up, officers are joining law enforcement across Virginia for the annual “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, running now through June 1, 2025. According to a department announcement, officers will be out in full force during high-visibility patrols, day and night, to ensure drivers and passengers are buckled up. The campaign reminds everyone to “wear your seatbelt every time”—a message that could save lives.

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Schools

Falmouth Students Dig Into Real-World Learning With New Garden Project

By Potomac Local News
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Falmouth Elementary School students got a fresh taste of hands-on learning today, thanks to a Project Learning Garden enhancement grant from Cox Enterprises and the Captain Planet Foundation. The school celebrated the expansion of its outdoor classroom during a community event that drew local leaders and education supporters.

Originally built by students in 2017, the school’s learning garden now includes five raised beds filled with organic soil where students grow a variety of vegetables and herbs. With the help of a $500 grant, new gardening tools, a Vitamix blender, and a mobile cooking cart, students harvested their produce and prepared a garden-fresh salad—learning about nutrition, science, and sustainability in the process.

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Manassas

Major Overhaul Planned for Manassas VRE Station

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MANASSAS, Va. – Virginia Railway Express (VRE) unveiled a sweeping set of changes coming to its downtown Manassas station, promising major improvements in safety, accessibility, and future service flexibility.

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Fredericksburg

Rappahannock River Floods Again, But Fredericksburg Crews Were Ready

By Potomac Local News

The river reached its peak early on May 15 following heavy rainfall in the Shenandoah Valley the day before. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Fredericksburg, as the 13-foot crest marked the official start of flooding, according to local river gauge data.

City staff quickly activated their flood preparedness plan at Old Mill Park, the city’s most popular park located right along the river. That included removing porta-potties, pumping out bathrooms, and detaching fixtures at risk of water damage.

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