Prince William

The Prince William County School Board voted Wednesday to designate March 5, the day of the presidential primary, as a student holiday and staff work day.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.


Features

To widen and vary the audience scope, Castaways Theatre has initiated a survey to collect opinions from the community on the types of plays they would like to see in future productions. The goal is to ensure that the theater caters to diverse preferences.

The recent productions, including the stage adaptation of the award-winning 1985 film documentary “SHOAH” and the upcoming performance of “Heathers,” highlight Castaways Theatre’s commitment to presenting various theatrical experiences.


Prince William

Delegate Ian Lovejoy (R-22, Bristow) updated his legislative priorities at the end of the first week of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly.

Lovejoy emphasized his focus on two key issues: limiting the siting of data centers near certain areas and addressing potential conflicts of interest among local elected officials involved in land use proceedings.


Prince William

In response to the recent surge in crime rates in Prince William County, Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin is set to host a Zoom town hall meeting on Monday, January 22, at 7 p.m. The town hall aims to address community concerns and provide insights into the county’s current public safety situation.

The decision to hold this annual town hall comes on the heels of a shooting in Woodbridge, resulting in the first homicide victim in Prince William County for the year 2024. A woman lost her life after being shot and taken to a local hospital.


News

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a disturbance unfolded at Brooke Point High School, located at 1700 Courthouse Road.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.


Publisher's Post

As we eagerly anticipate the season of love, Potomac Local News is gearing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. And we want to showcase the heart and soul of our community – your restaurant.

I’m Uriah Kiser, the Publisher of Potomac Local News. I’m contacting all the fantastic local restaurant owners in Prince William County and Stafford counties, as well as Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg. We invite you to join us in creating a unique Valentine’s Day feature that highlights the culinary delights our community has to offer.


Prince William

Roem has focused on legislation related to data centers, emphasizing the need for stringent approval processes. One of her proposed bills states that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center must adhere to specific notice and noise abatement provisions. These provisions include notifying residents within a half-mile radius, scheduling and attending neighborhood meetings, and conducting sound studies to determine baseline and post-construction noise levels.

“I’m isolating at home in Manassas (albeit with my kitties, so not entirely alone). I plan to participate in committee and floor session remotely Monday,” Roem posted to X, formerly Twitter. “If I test negative Tuesday, I’ll mask up and return.”


News

In a recent survey conducted by Potomac Local News, nearly 1,300 individuals shared their perspectives on the renaming of Route 1 from Jefferson Davis Highway to Richmond Highway.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.


News

Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor presented the school district’s Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget during the school board’s first meeting in 2024, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.