Potomac Local News

Published April 14, 2015 at 7:00AM | Updated April 28, 2015 at 9:45PM

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Today is the day we recognize the continuing efforts of women to achieve full equality through the awareness of Equal Pay Day. The women’s equality movement has come a long way since the hard fought struggle to pass the 19th amendment back in 1919, but we still have a long way to go.

In 1996, The National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) established Equal Pay Day to increase public awareness on the pay gap between men and women. 19 years later, women on average still earn less than men and Equal Pay Day is still a necessary observation.

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Manassas man, 22, stabbed outside Gainesville home

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2015 at 4:39PM

On March 28, Prince William police responded to a call from Novant Health Prince William Medical Center to investigate an assault.

According to a Prince William police release, an investigation revealed that the victim, a 22-year old Manassas man, was with friends at a residence on Rembert Court in Gainesville, when the victim was assaulted by two acquaintances.

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Why Rod Hall wants your vote, and to expand VRE

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 13, 2015 at 3:45PM

Rod Hall, a former congressional advisor, and FAA advisor has announced his candidacy for delegate seat in the 2nd district.

Delegate Michael Futrell currently holds the seat. Futrell will not be seeking re-election as a delegate and will be running in a three-way Democratic primary for Chuck Colgan’s Senate seat.

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Pets to adopt at Stafford County SPCA

By Stafford Local

Published April 13, 2015 at 2:15PM

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-Information provided by the Stafford SPCA. Contact them for more information on any of the animals shown above.

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Kindergarten registration now open in Stafford and Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2015 at 1:54PM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:33PM

Stafford County Public Schools are open for Kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year. If you have a child who turns 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2015, the time to sign up for kindergarten is now.

Kindergarten enrollment will be held from April 13 through May 15.

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Bottle Stop wine bar offers local food and drinks in Occoquan

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 13, 2015 at 1:50PM

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Stafford schools Head Start program celebrates 50 years on April 19

By Press Release

Published April 13, 2015 at 1:00PM

The seal of Stafford County Public Schools.

The Stafford County Public Schools’ Head Start Program will celebrate their 50th Anniversary this Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The celebration will be held at the Head Start facility located at 610 Gayle Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

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Lane closures to increase at Rt. 1, Rt 17. intersection in Stafford

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 13, 2015 at 12:38PM

Residents should expect to see increased lane closures in the coming months at the intersection of Route 1, Route 17 Business and Route 218 in Stafford’s Falmouth district.

The closures are a part of the $22.1 million dollar construction project being completed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), according to a VDOT release.

Press Release

Office of Commonwealth’s Attorney to hold victim assistance reception April 23

By Press Release

Published April 13, 2015 at 12:15PM

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week takes place this year from April 19 through April 25. The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Victim/Witness Assistance Program will hold a special reception in honor of the week on Thursday, April 23, 2015. The reception will take place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. The winner of the 2015 Molly Gill Survivor Award will be announced. For more information, please see the link below.