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Inside the Decline: What’s Happening in Manassas City Schools?

Published October 18, 2024 at 8:54AM

We just wrapped up an important discussion on the state of Manassas City Public Schools in our latest podcast episode, featuring insights from local education leaders and school board candidates. This special forum covered pressing issues facing our schools and presented diverse perspectives on how we can collectively move forward.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Robyn Williams, an eight-year school board member now running for City Council, and Caitlyn Meisner, our dedicated local editor covering Manassas City Public Schools since 2023. Several candidates endorsed by the city’s Republican committee, running for four open school board seats, also joined the discussion, including Allie Forkell, Javanese Hailey, Dayna Jackson-Miles, and Maidy Whitesell.

We Talk Local Politics, Community, and Small Business in Manassas ‘Until They Kick Us Out’

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 11:35AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

The interview explored Simone’s evolving involvement in local politics, an area she didn’t initially set out to cover. When asked about Manassas’s state, Simone expressed her optimism and concerns.

“I would be ignorant if I didn’t acknowledge that there hasn’t been a lot of improvement over our city in the past three years… But I’m seeing it go in a direction where I don’t believe it’s being led healthily,” she said. Reddington emphasized the disconnect between local government and business owners, sharing her frustration over land purchases, the lack of effective leadership, and the underrepresentation of small businesses.

Podcast: Behind the Scenes with the Cast of “Beautiful: The Carole King Story”

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 5, 2024 at 2:50PM | Updated October 8, 2024 at 8:41AM

In this episode of the Potomac Local News podcast, host Uriah Kiser interviews Ashlee Waldbauer, Kadejah Onè, and Sarah Andersen, three lead performers in Riverside Center for the Performing Arts production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Story.”

Podcast: A Deep Dive into Independent News Publishing

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 17, 2024 at 11:28AM

In today’s fast-paced digital world, where information is at our fingertips, the importance of local media cannot be overstated. Local news is the backbone of our communities, providing us with timely information, holding leaders accountable, and telling the stories that matter most to our daily lives. But what goes into making local news? How do independent publishers sustain a hyperlocal news business in an ever-changing media landscape?

I’m excited to introduce my latest podcast episode, where I sit down with Howard Owens, publisher of The Batavian, one of the most successful independent local news websites in the country. Howard and I both share a deep passion for community journalism, and in this episode, we peel back the onion on what it takes to run and sustain a hyperlocal news business.

Evolving Grading Policies in Manassas: A Deep Dive with Sara Brescia

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 1, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated August 4, 2024 at 8:48AM

In this episode, I talk with Manassas City School Board member Sara Brescia about the evolving grading policies in the school district. Listeners will learn about the significant post-pandemic changes, including the controversial 50-100 grading scale and removing the 55 minimum grade provision. Sara Brescia provides a deep dive into the rationale behind these changes, the challenges faced, and the pushback from the community.

The conversation also touches on the broader implications of grading policies on student behavior and engagement, the importance of setting deadlines, and the balance between flexibility and accountability in education. Sara shares her vision for the future, emphasizing the need for productive dialogue and the importance of preparing students for the real world.

Navigating Manassas: Theresa Coates Ellis on School Policies, Elections, and Community Safety

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated July 28, 2024 at 11:53AM

Welcome to the latest edition of our podcast, featuring a detailed conversation with Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis. Hosted by me, Potomac Local Publisher Uriah Kiser, this dialogue sheds light on pivotal changes and the latest developments in Manassas.

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Podcast: What’s new in local libraries in 2023?

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Published January 6, 2023 at 11:09AM

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Cox seeks Pr. William Delegate seat, says GOP is party of legal immigration

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 1, 2021 at 10:01PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 12:38AM

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Tim Cox is hoping Prince William County voters will meet him in the middle.

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Heather Mitchell for Virginia House of Delegates: Prince William, Stafford “a miniature version of the entire state”

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 14, 2020 at 9:24AM

Heather Michell is hoping the second time the charm, as the Republican makes her making a second run at the Virginia House of Delegates in a Special Election on January 5.

After current seatholder, Mitchell quickly became the GOP nominee, Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy (D) said she would resign from the position to focus full-time on her run for Virginia Governor in 2021.

Interview with Dr. Kenneth May: You don’t have to live with chronic pain

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 4, 2020 at 11:36AM | Updated December 9, 2020 at 9:13AM

Many who have chronic pain have postponed critical trips to their doctor to seek care.

Whether it’s for a sports injury, or injury from a fall, neck, back, or side aches, Dr. Kenneth May at the Sentara Therapy Center in Woodbridge treats it all.