Potomac Local News

Meet the Principal: Q+A with Haymarket Elementary’s New Principal, Jesse Rivera

Published September 11, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Jesse Rivera, Ed.D., the new principal of Haymarket Elementary School. Rivera has taught in Culpeper and was an assistant principal in Fauquier County.

Week 3: What All Four Candidates Said About Border Security

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 11, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated October 1, 2024 at 10:25PM

Our third week of candidate survey questions generated responses from all four candidates. To help voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District make an informed decision, we continue a feature series offering insights into each candidate’s stand on critical issues affecting our area.

Candidates are emailed a question and asked to reply by a deadline. This format lets voters quickly compare the candidates’ views on critical issues, helping them make an informed choice come election day.

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14-Year-Old Arrested Following Threats to Brentsville High

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 10, 2024 at 2:13PM

A 14-year-old male juvenile of Gainesville was arrested Monday after Prince William County police received a tip that a threat was made on social media toward Brentsville High School in Nokesville.

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

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

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

Manassas

Manassas Holds Grand Reopening of City Hall Following Renovations

By Alan Gloss

Published September 10, 2024 at 1:00PM

Members of the Manassas City Council and Interim City Manager Douglas Keen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated City Hall space on Monday. [Photo by Alan Gloss]

Although initially estimated in 2014 to cost $8.5 million, the city’s final price tag came in at a staggering $15.9 million. With the exception of Social Services, residents can find all services in the renovated building.

After the ribbon cutting, City Council held its first meeting in the newly refurbished building and officially named the room in honor of Edgar Rohr, a former mayor and City Councilor with deep roots in Manassas.

Virginia’s 2024 Candidates Announce Debate Schedules

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 10, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated October 1, 2024 at 10:23PM

Correction (Sept. 12): The dates listed for Candidates Anderson and Vindman are not all debates. We have updated the information to reflect whether they are debates or forums. Debates allow candidates to answer questions and respond to their opponent’s comments. Forums are typically statements with no back-and-forth between candidates. Anderson has previously agreed to participate in six debates; Vindman has agreed to participate in one debate at University of Mary Washington. Vindman previously declined a televised debate hosted by ABC news.

As election season heats up, Virginia’s candidates for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives District 7 have announced their debate schedules.

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Stafford County Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:45PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Stafford County Treasurer Michael Sienkowski [Image: Stafford County]

Stafford County:

On June 24, 2024, the Stafford County Treasurer’s Office earned accreditation from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV), demonstrating its commitment to excellence in public service. This recognition is part of the TAV voluntary Office Accreditation program, designed to ensure treasurer’s offices across Virginia uphold the highest standards of performance in treasury management. This year, 70 treasurer’s offices statewide received this prestigious accreditation.

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OWL VFD Introduces Little Free Library in Honor of Assistant Chief Michael Clark

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:15PM

[Image: OWL Volunteer Fire Department]

Press Release:

This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly unveils its newest community initiative: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. Located in front of Station 14, the library is a tribute to Chief Clark’s 35 years of service, commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to the OWL VFD.

Manassas

‘Rocky Horror Show’ Coming to ARTfactory Next Friday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 10, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated September 10, 2024 at 1:03PM

Magenta (Anastasia Hanchak) and Frank-N-Furter (Muggs Leone) in the ARTFactory Rooftop Production's rendition of 'The Rocky Horror Show.' [Courtesy of the ARTfactory]

“The Rocky Horror Show” is coming to the ARTfactory’s Wind River Theater starting on Sept. 20.

Written by Richard O’Brien, the story follows a newly engaged couple who happen upon a mysterious castle and chaos eventually ensues.

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Save the Date: Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on October 19 to Support Untrim-A-Tree – Grand Prize $10,000!

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 9, 2024 at 3:49PM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:25AM

Greetings, Prince William: Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree on October 19, 6:30 p.m., at Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the raffle begins at 7 p.m.

Your $100 donation includes dinner for two, two drink tickets per ticket, and the opportunity to win prizes leading up to the Grand Prize of $10,000! It should be a fun evening of good food, networking, and a chance to win the Grand Prize, all to support a cause that will guarantee vulnerable children in our community a Merry Christmas on December 25! Please email [email protected] for more information.