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Winsome Sears to Headline Record-Breaking Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Manassas

Published April 25, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 6:16PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican candidate for Virginia governor, will headline this year’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner hosted by the Prince William County Republican Committee on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at Foxchase Manor, located just outside Manassas.

Republican Committee Chairman Jacob Alderman says this year’s dinner will be the largest the committee has ever hosted. “We’re on pace to double, maybe even triple our normal turnout,” Alderman said in an interview on the Potomac Local News Podcast. “I think we’re going to have over 300 people there. We’ve only got maybe 40 or 50 tickets left to go.”

Prince William County: Mobile Unit Reopens to Serve Homeless Residents

By Potomac Local News

Published April 25, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 6:13PM

The Prince William County Homeless Mobile Unit resumed operations this spring, offering weekly support to homeless residents in the western part of the county. The unit is stationed at Manassas Presbyterian Church, 8201 Ashton Avenue, every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., providing hot meals and referrals for mental health, housing, and substance abuse services. Feeding Friends now operates the unit, which was previously run by Serving Our Neighbors until September 2024.

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Why Stafford’s Tax Rate Is Rising While Prince William’s Falls

By Potomac Local News

Published April 24, 2025 at 1:30PM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 6:16PM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Stafford County homeowners will see a higher real estate tax rate this year — $0.9236 per $100 of assessed value — as the Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on April 15. Although the tax rate is three cents higher than last year, it remains two cents lower than the original proposal by the County Administrator.

By comparison, neighboring Prince William County, with four times Stafford’s population, lowered its real estate tax rate to $0.906 per $100. Despite the rate cut, higher home values in Prince William mean its homeowners will still pay more. The average tax bill in Prince William is $5,162, based on a typical home value of $569,772. In Stafford, the average homeowner will pay $4,069 on a home valued at $434,400.

Date Night Spotlight: Bistro L’Hermitage, Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published April 24, 2025 at 11:00AM

Tucked away in a charming cottage near historic Occoquan, Bistro L’Hermitage offers an authentic French dining experience that transports guests straight to the heart of Provence. Its warm lighting, classic French bistro décor, and intimate atmosphere make it the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special celebration.?

Election News Roundup: Early Voting Begins in Stafford County; Prince William County Wins National Election Award

By Potomac Local News

Published April 24, 2025 at 8:00AM

Early Voting Starts May 2 for June Democratic Primary

Early voting for the June Democratic Primary Election begins Friday, May 2, 2025, in Stafford County. Voters participating in the primary will choose nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. The election will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. There is no Republican primary this cycle.

Police Blotter: High-speed “horseplay,” hit-and-run DUI crash injuring motorcyclist, RV stowaway, and more

By Potomac Local News

Published April 23, 2025 at 1:11PM

A Stafford man claiming he was “monkeying around” led deputies on a high-speed pursuit, while a repeat DUI offender struck and injured a motorcyclist before fleeing the scene. In Prince William County, a firearm was brandished in a road rage incident, a teen was charged in a brutal assault, and a man was arrested in a child sex assault investigation.

Prince William Supervisors Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Tax Rates

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published April 23, 2025 at 1:00PM

Supervisor Bob Weir at the April 22 Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved its fiscal year 2026 budget and tax rates on Tuesday night, often along party lines.

Supervisor Bob Weir, a Republican, was among the most vocal at Tuesday’s meeting, stating his opposition to nearly everything on the docket from the real estate tax rate, the fire levy and the amount going to Prince William County Schools (PWCS).

Prince William County Names 2025 Outstanding Educators

By Potomac Local News

Published April 23, 2025 at 11:13AM | Updated August 15, 2025 at 2:02PM

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024-25 Outstanding Educator Awards. These exceptional employees have demonstrated a profound commitment to the success and well-being of our educational community. This year, PWCS recognized finalists in the categories of Support Employee, Novice Teacher, Teacher, and Principal of the Year.

Each winner received a $1,500 award, sponsored by PWCS business partner, Apple Federal Credit Union.

Stewards of the Park System: Meet Prince William Forest Park’s Camp Hosts

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published April 23, 2025 at 11:00AM | Updated April 23, 2025 at 2:56PM

Laurel and Mike Hinrichsen have been camp hosts for nearly a year. [Courtesy photo]

“Being in a national park is peaceful even when you’re working. It’s peaceful, refreshing and invigorating,” Laurel said.

The couple, who had been living in North Dakota before their move, considered other parks in the DMV, but leaped at the opportunity to live at the park’s Oak Ridge Campground. As lifelong outdoors people, Laurel and Mike said they were excited to learn something new.

Supervisors Reduce Real Estate Tax Rate Ahead of Tuesday Night Vote

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published April 22, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 6:16PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors during the April 15, 2025, budget markup session.

At the April 15 meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors made its final changes to the fiscal year 2026 budget and tax rates.

The Board, after fruitful discussion and back-and-forth, reduced the real estate tax rate to $0.906 per $100 of assessed value from the county executive’s proposed rate of 92 cents in February.