Potomac Local News

Thinking About Teaching? Fredericksburg Schools Want to Meet You June 25

Published June 23, 2025 at 7:30AM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg City Public Schools is hosting a Career Fair on June 25, 2025, offering a chance for job seekers to connect directly with school leaders and learn about open positions.

According to Sue Keffer, Chief Human Resources Officer for the division, the school system is currently hiring for 21 teaching positions. Open roles include elementary general education, special education at both the elementary and secondary levels, a behavior support specialist, reading specialist, elementary school counselor, middle school science and librarian, high school math and theater, and several division-wide positions like school psychologist and speech pathologist. There are also openings for a Head Start teacher and an early childhood special education teacher.

Neighborhood Notes

Blazing Temps, Big Plans, and Free Meals—It’s All in Today’s Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2025 at 7:00AM

🔥 This heat means business—know the signs

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect today, with heat indexes up to 110—and possibly as high as 115 through Thursday. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, check on neighbors, and don’t forget to bring pets inside. ☀️ See how to stay safe in this dangerous heat wave with tips from Stafford County.

Breaking News

SPOTSYLVANIA: Plane Crash and I-95 Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 4:57PM

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – A chaotic Friday afternoon in Spotsylvania County saw both a small plane crash and a road rage shooting just minutes apart, prompting two separate investigations by Virginia State Police.

At around 2:15 p.m. on June 20, a road rage incident on Interstate 95 southbound escalated when shots were fired near the 122-mile marker. Police say the confrontation involved a black Tesla and a black pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma. The Tesla was struck multiple times by gunfire, but no one was injured. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call Virginia State Police Division II Dispatch at 804-750-8778.

Fredericksburg

Catch These Must-See Shows Before the Curtains Close Sunday

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 2:30PM

Coker as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. [Photo: Suzanne Carr-Rossi]

This weekend marks your last chance to catch two standout productions on local stages before the curtains close for good.

At the ARTfactory in Manassas, Lend Me a Soprano wraps up its run with performances through Sunday. This fast-paced farce, written by Ken Ludwig, offers a hilarious backstage comedy that’s been praised for its sharp direction, standout cast, and intimate setting. According to a review from the ARTfactory, the show “delivers big laughs in a small space” and makes the most of its cozy venue to pull audiences into the operatic chaos. Tickets and details are available at virginiaartfactory.org.

Features

Tavern Games, Period Music, and a New Look at Pr. Wm’s Revolutionary Past

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 1:15PM

DUMFRIES, Va. – A beloved annual tradition at Williams Ordinary allowed visitors to step into the past—and into a tavern—during Tavern Night, hosted by the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation.

Held at the 18th-century tavern in downtown Dumfries, the event featured reenactors, colonial-era games like Shut the Box and Nine Men’s Morris, and live music from Colonial Faire. This year’s event spotlighted proclamations tied to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and George Washington’s appointment as commander-in-chief.

Publisher's Post

You Helped Build This: 15 Years of Local News, Thanks to You

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2025 at 12:00PM

Uriah Kiser (blue shirt) covers a press conference in 2013.

Fifteen years. That’s how long we’ve been showing up, every single day, to bring you the stories that shape our communities in Northern Virginia.

Potomac Local News has always been about something bigger than just headlines. It’s about connection. It’s about accountability. It’s about giving our neighbors a voice.

Politics

Tara Durant Launches Bid to Unseat Eugene Vindman in Virginia’s 7th District

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 9:00AM

Delegate Tara Durant (R-Fredericksburg, Stafford)

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Virginia State Senator Tara Durant (R) announced her campaign for Congress on June 18, 2025, setting up a high-stakes showdown with incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman (D) in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

“As a mom, Marine wife, and conservative fighter, I’ve spent my life standing up for faith, family, and freedom,” Durant said in her announcement. “As a State Senator, I partnered with Governor Glenn Youngkin to cut taxes, back the blue, and fight back against the far-left agenda. Now I’m running for Congress to take that same fight to Washington and work with President Trump to secure our border, fully fund our police, end the reckless spending, and restore common-sense leadership.”

Manassas

Huser Named Manassas City Public Schools’ 2025 Washington Post Teacher of the Year

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published June 20, 2025 at 7:30AM

Abigail Huser, a life science teacher and department lead at Metz Middle School, has been named Manassas City Public Schools’ 2025 Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Known for her energy, leadership, and dedication, Huser is being recognized for going the extra mile to support students’ academic and personal growth.

Huser joined MCPS in 2022 and quickly became a mentor, coach, and instructional leader. From translating lessons for multilingual learners to coaching the volleyball team, she brings creativity and heart to everything she does. Metz Principal Juliet Finnegan called her “the teacher every student hopes to have,” praising her ability to create a classroom culture rooted in curiosity and respect.

Stafford

Bridge Over Aquia Creek Reopens Early on Rock Hill Road

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 7:00AM

STAFFORD, Va. – Rock Hill Church Road is open to traffic once again after bridge maintenance wrapped up ahead of schedule.

According to a Wednesday update from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the road reopened following work on the temporary, single-lane bridge over Aquia Creek. The detour that routed drivers around the closed section via Garrisonville, Joshua, and Mountainview roads has now been lifted.