Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week returns with new flavors and digital perks

By Potomac Local News
A fresh take on winter dining: Mason-Dixon Cafe's Italian Chicken Salad, part of Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week 2026.

Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, January 16, and runs through Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing deals and special menus to diners across the city. The event features local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and specialty food spots offering a wide range of price-friendly options.

This year’s Restaurant Week welcomes first-time participants including Locavore, Smugglers Cafe, and Fearless Gluten Free Cafe. Their addition brings new energy and flavors to the event, which has become a popular tradition in Fredericksburg’s food scene.

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Prince William

Potomac View case shows human cost of Prince William schools’ reset

By Uriah Kiser
A Potomac View Elementary School parent demands school staff be transferred to a new Woodbridge-area elementary school ahead of the Potomac View's eventual closure.

As Prince William County Public Schools leaders debate how to adapt to declining enrollment and rising costs, families in Woodbridge are already seeing what those decisions mean in practice.

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FBI, Prince William police raid Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries in trafficking investigation

By Potomac Local News
[Submitted Photo by: Betty Amanda Murray, used with permission]

Federal and local law enforcement conducted a joint operation at the Red Carpet Inn on Dumfries Road on January 15, targeting suspected drug distribution and sex trafficking activity.

The FBI and Prince William County Police Department executed multiple search warrants at the motel, located at 17005 Dumfries Road in Dumfries. Authorities say the action stems from a multiyear investigation focused on criminal activity at the location. Several arrests were made, though officials did not immediately release the number or names of those taken into custody.

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Features

Indie Film ‘Prosperity Creek’ Premieres at Virginia ARTfactory After Decade in Development

By Allison Avila Rodriguez
Filmmaker Zack Walsh addresses the audience during a screening of his feature film debut Prosperity Creek at the Virginia ARTfactory, where the social satire premiered for a public audience. [Photo: Allison Avila Rodriguez]

A decade-long independent filmmaking project premiered Jan. 10 at the Virginia ARTfactory in Manassas, where filmmaker Zack Walsh unveiled his first feature-length film, Prosperity Creek, to the public.

The free, ticketed screening marked the first time the completed film had been shown publicly. Seating was limited, with donations accepted, and the film was recommended for audiences ages 13 and older.

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Manassas Park

B&B Theatres Breaks Ground on Luxury Cinema in Manassas Park Downtown

By Uriah Kiser

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Prince William

Fewer students, higher costs: Inside Prince William schools’ $352M crossroads

By Uriah Kiser
Lateef

Prince William County Public Schools leaders are confronting a pivotal financial decision: whether to build a $352 million high school as enrollment declines and thousands of classroom seats sit empty across the division.

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Politics

Democrats win two Virginia House seats in special elections

By Potomac Local News

“Voters in two Virginia House of Delegates districts elected Democratic candidates Tuesday in special elections prompted by lawmakers leaving the General Assembly to join Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s administration,” The Center Square reported. “In House District 11, voters elected Gretchen Bulova, who won 68.8% of the vote, or 5,599 ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.”

“Voters also decided a separate special election in House District 23, [Woodbridge and North Stafford,] where Democrat Margaret Angela Franklin won with 77.2% of the vote, or 2,773 ballots, according to unofficial election results,” The Center Square reported.

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Breaking News

Prince William Schools Project Enrollment Decline, Casting Doubt on 14th High School

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board

Prince William County Public Schools is projecting a sustained enrollment decline over the next decade—one now underscored by the fact that significantly more students are graduating than entering kindergarten—prompting renewed scrutiny of a long-planned 14th high school in the Woodbridge area.

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Opinion

Opinion: Troubled Times at the Chamber, When Businesses Need Leadership Most

By Uriah Kiser
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The Virginia General Assembly is now in session — the very moment when business owners across Prince William County most need a steady, credible voice advocating on their behalf.

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