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On Wednesday, a representative from CSX fielded questions from Fredericksburg city leaders and residents about the five-car train derailment that pierced a sound wall near the Cobblestone Apartments on Saturday night. Now, City Manager Tim Baroody is seeking more answers.

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Here is information about the upcoming National Night Out events in our region.

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Join us for an awesome Trunk or Treat at the most popular self-defense school in Manassas, at American Drengr Krav Maga, on October 24, 2025 from 6-8 PM. We are located at 10079 Market Circle, Hastings Marketplace in Manassas

Indoor games, creative trunks, great costumes, contests, raffles, and candy!


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The event featuring the Faycez-U-Know Band played from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are brought lawn chairs to enjoy the live music, family activities, and food trucks.

Additional concerts are planned for August 10 and August 24. Admission is free.


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Stafford County welcomed a new addition to Aquia Landing Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest playground installation.

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Welcome to the latest edition of our podcast, featuring a detailed conversation with Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis. Hosted by me, Potomac Local Publisher Uriah Kiser, this dialogue sheds light on pivotal changes and the latest developments in Manassas.

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Here’s a look at upcoming road work this week in the Fredericksburg region. All work is scheduled, weather permitting.

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Prince William

Prince William County is extending its sustainability partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP).

VEEP is a program that encourages Virginia businesses “to go beyond compliance and embrace pollution prevention in their day-to-day activities,” its website states. The program was designed to encourage organizations — both public and private — to make environmental sustainability a part of their culture.