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Manassas Mayoral Forum to be Streamed Live for Remote Viewers

Published September 30, 2024 at 12:27PM | Updated September 30, 2024 at 12:54PM

Manassas is gearing up for an engaging Mayoral Forum on October 1, 2024. The event, featuring incumbent Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger (D) and challenger Xiao-Yin Tang Byrom (R), will be held at the Manassas Museum, located at 9101 Prince William Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the program will commence promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Organized to give residents a direct channel to hear from the candidates about their visions and policies, the forum promises a thorough discourse on local issues. It will be moderated by trusted local entities, including InsideNova and the Prince William Times, and Potomac Local News.

Stafford Outpaces Prince William in Early Voting, Local Officials Encourage Turnout

By Alan Gloss

Published September 26, 2024 at 2:20PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

So far this year, Stafford County reported the highest number of early ballots cast among the listed jurisdictions, with 4,682 votes, showing a significant increase from 2,779 in 2020.

Manassas saw a decrease in early voting numbers, with 2,652 ballots cast in 2024 compared to 3,051 in 2020. Prince William County also experienced a notable drop, with 1,022 early votes in 2024, down from 3,096 in the previous election cycle.

Vindman Skips Televised Debate

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 25, 2024 at 8:46AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Vindman / Anderson

WJLA-TV: “7News hosted a Your Voice, Your Vote on Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Debate Tuesday, Sept. 24.

We invited Republican Derrick Anderson and Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman to the debate. Anderson is the only one who accepted.

Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: Power Outages/Electrical Grid

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 24, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated September 24, 2024 at 11:13AM

Early voting is open in Virginia! Starting on Sept. 20, Virginians can begin voting in the Nov. 5 general election and local election. Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our sixth one, which ran on Sept. 9, focused on parking.

Exclusive Interview with Manassas City Council Candidate Ashley Hutson | Potomac Local Podcast

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2024 at 2:32PM | Updated September 23, 2024 at 8:54AM

In this conversation, we ask the questions that matter most to Manassas residents, and Ashley doesn’t hold back.

Exclusive Interview with Mark Wolfe: Get Answers to Key Questions About the Future of Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated September 19, 2024 at 12:28PM

In this exclusive interview, Wolfe tackles critical questions, such as:

With early voting beginning on Friday, September 20, 2024, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of Manassas. Potomac Local News is committed to bringing you exclusive interviews with the people who want to lead your city. We’re asking the questions that matter and getting the answers Manassas residents need before heading to the polls.

7th District hopefuls make case to voters in Free Press town hall

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 17, 2024 at 9:45AM

Vindman / Anderson

Fredericksburg Free Press: “They agreed that health care costs are too high and that prices at the gas pump have been, too. But that was about it Monday night.

Rachel Vindman Deletes Tweet After Backlash Over Trump’s Assassination Attempt

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 16, 2024 at 12:30PM | Updated September 19, 2024 at 12:28PM

Vindman [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Vindman posted on her X account (formerly Twitter): “No ears were harmed. Carry on with your Sunday afternoon.” The comment referenced a prior assassination attempt on Trump in July 2024, where a bullet grazed his ear during a political rally in Pennsylvania.

In a subsequent post, she added: “Sorry you’re triggered. I mean no I’m not. I don’t care a little bit.”

Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: Parking

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 9, 2024 at 1:30PM

As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches on Sept. 20, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our third one, which ran on Aug. 27, focused on data centers.

Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: Data Centers

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published August 27, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 9:22AM

As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our third one, which ran on Aug. 16, focused on commercial airline services.