Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 12:22PM

Photo: Pam for Manassas on Facebook

Greetings, Prince William – Animal lovers, the Pet Food Pantry at City of Manassas Animal Shelter needs donations of pet food to help those who temporarily need assistance in feeding their pets. Donations of dry and canned pet food plus treats for dogs and cats, pet food for small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) and cat litter are welcome! Items can be brought to the animal shelter at 10039 Dean Drive, Manassas 20110. If your kids are looking for a Spring Break service project, they could hold a pet food drive! Please call 703.257.2420 for more information and shelter hours.

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Marine Corps 17.75K this Saturday; Traffic delays expected near Prince William Forest Park

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 9:21AM

The Marine Corps Marathon 17.75K run in Prince William Forest Park [Photo: Marine Corps Marathon]

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will hold the Marine Corps 17.75K at the national park near Dumfries. Over 2,000 runners will begin running the 11-mile course at 7 a.m., with the last participant estimated to finish around 11 a.m. Marathon organizers say that significant delays should be expected between 4:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on event day.

Pleasant Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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‘Huntley Day’ Homecoming Celebration canceled — again

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:52AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 12:33PM

Michael Huntley, better known as “Huntley,” has canceled the city’s celebration in his honor, in Fredericksburg.

Huntley is the most recent winner of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Event

World of Travel Show 2027

February 6, 2027 9:00 am -3:00 pm

Event location

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.

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Local musician Norman Voss of Fredericksburg takes center stage with Bret Michaels Band, nominated for CMT Performance Award

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:44AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 2:43PM

Once a teenager singing Poison songs in 1986, Norman Voss now plays bass in Bret Michaels Band (BMB). The band has been nominated for the Country Music Television (CMT) Performance Award for a collaboration between BMB and Chris Janson.

Voss hails from Northern Virginia and lives in Fredericksburg. His Stormin’ Norman band formed in 1997 and traveled the Northern Virginia area for years playing popular songs from the 1960s to today.

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I-95 E-ZPass lanes opened later than normal

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:27AM

Lane closures related to the Opitz Boulevard girder erection project were extended until 6 a.m. At the start of rush hour, significant traffic delays were expected. Drivers were encouraged to use alternate routes if possible.

All lanes were reopened about 7 a.m.

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Gusty winds, fire risk for your Wednesday | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 8:18AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

Residents across the region are advised to prepare for another round of weather challenges as a strong cold front approaches, bringing gusty winds and low relative humidities. The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and warnings, urging caution and preparedness.

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Calls for service: No changes for police in our area

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2024 at 9:50AM

Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash

Henrico County police modified its response to specific service calls and how they are dispatched.

“In the past, our patrol officers have routinely been put in positions or responded to calls for service where they have no legal authority. At times, this has prevented our officers from responding to other priority calls in a timely and efficient manner while also leading to a lack of units available to respond to any given call,” said Henrico Police Chief Eric English in a YouTube video.

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Gusty winds, low humidity continue | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2024 at 9:03AM | Updated March 20, 2024 at 8:17AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

The National Weather Service forecasts continued gusty winds and low relative humidity values persisting through Thursday in the mid-Atlantic region. This weather pattern is attributed to a strong low-pressure system over eastern Canada and expansive high pressure descending from the northern Plains.

Prince William

Prince William schools to pay $1.4M tax lien state employment commission

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2024 at 8:55AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:23PM

Prince William County Public Schools must pay a tax lien of nearly $1.4 million for alleged past-due Virginia unemployment taxes, though a school division official told InsideNoVa they believe many of the unemployment claims are fraudulent, Insidenova reports.