Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:35AM

The Job Fair will feature over 30 businesses, organizations, and government agencies for Prince William area residents seeking new career opportunities. The job fair will allow the public to learn more about jobs in and around Prince William County.

Businesses in attendance will include Koons Automotive, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Walmart, and Wegmans. Multiple Prince William County government departments will be recruiting at the Job Fair. Prince William County Public Schools, City of Manassas Parks, Culture & Recreation, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard will also be on-site to discuss career opportunities.

Prince William

Tonight: Vigil for fallen law officers

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:22AM

This annual event – free and open to the public and sponsored by the Prince William County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association – honors the lives and service of 20 men and women who lived or served in Prince William County and died in the line of duty. (more…)

Features

Labelle sworn in as new fire chief

By Madina Habib

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:19AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas Labelle came on duty Monday after a swearing-in ceremony at the McCoart Government Center.

LaBelle, who will lead the system that includes eight volunteer fire and rescue departments, will be responsible for the system’s Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Management Services.

News

1 shot at North Stafford convenience store

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:01AM

Schools

UMW Commencement 2023

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2023 at 8:35AM

University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

More than 1,000 students from UMW’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University’s 112th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

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News

Body of toddler recovered in area pond

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated May 8, 2023 at 9:02AM

The body of a missing three-year-old girl was found in a body of water near her Stafford County home.

[Thursday, May 4, 2023], at approximately 4:37 p.m. deputies responded to Rappahannock Landing subdivision for the report of a missing child. A three-year-old girl could not be located by her family and was believed to have been last seen an hour before the call.

News

Take Me-Home-Tuesday: Guinea pigs, hamsters

By Madina Habib

Published May 7, 2023 at 8:00AM

This week’s Take Me-Home-Tuesday post is from Prince William County Animal Bureau at 14807 Bristow Road, near Manassas.

Right now, we are overflowing with critters, 26 total Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Mice.

Prince William

Gun found at a Woodbridge middle school

By Potomac Local News

Published May 4, 2023 at 2:46PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

The after the Prince William County School Board approved a $10 million program to install metal detectors at some schools, county police reported someone brought a gun to a school in Woodbridge.

Opinion

Opinion: Here’s how unusual the population losses in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads are

By Local News

Published May 4, 2023 at 2:40PM | Updated May 4, 2023 at 3:57PM

Photo: VDOT

In January, we reported on Virginia’s new population estimates, which showed that Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads — but especially Northern Virginia — are now losing population while some parts of rural Virginia are now gaining.

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