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7 a.m. Manassas Museum to Host Book Lecture Saturday

10:30 a.m. New Dog Park Will Bring Barks and Brews to Fredericksburg

11 a.m. NorthPoint Development Invests $133 Million in Stafford

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• Good news to start your week: We’re seeing double-digit declines in chronic absenteeism in these county schools.
• It’s been four days since life was disrupted in this Manassas neighborhood, and police still haven’t told us if they filed charges against someone.
• Tomorrow is Primary Day across Virginia. See who’s on your ballot.
• Paying Panhander’s poll results: Mixed response.
• VGA Open Mic Night in Woodbridge (Potomac Local Sponsor)
• I hope your week is off to a great start. Help someone this week.

 

• Congrats to last night’s Leadership Prince William Graduates.
• I’ve never heard the Manassas mayor weigh in on anything like this.
  • It’s fair to say we’ve never directly heard anything from her.
  • She’s consistently refused to give this news organization an interview during her 2020 campaign or after taking office in 2021.
  • We’ve tried multiple times.
• Nicely done, Safford Brown Subaru of Manassas.
• What do you think about paying panhandlers not to panhandle?
• We’ve welcomed ten new members so far this month!
  • Hello to Janet, Abigail, and Robert.
  • We’re 441 strong.
  • Please help us get to 450, and thank you.
• Stuff to do this weekend plus our regular Events Calendar (You can post ticked events of $15 or less here for FREE)
• Happy (early) Father’s Day!
  • Dixie Bones will post its Dad’s Day deal here.
  • They’re a Potomac Local Sponsor, and we’re grateful for their support!

Have a great weekend!

Uriah Kiser
Founder & Publisher
Potomac Local News

• We asked for help, and you responded.
  • Thanks to Ryan, Stephanie, and Virginia for becoming our newest paid members!
  • We’re 429 strong.
  • Please help us reach 450, and Thank You!
• I really enjoyed my time with Joe and Sharon last night in Manassas. Joe, my hat’s off to you for your years of Army service before joining us in the ranks of entrepreneurship. You’re a great patriot.
  • The full story about the second-anniversary celebration is coming soon.
• Remember to tell us who has the best breakfast.
  • As it stands, restaurants in Manassas and Woodbridge rank in the top five, outranking (by far) those in Stafford and Fredericksburg on the list.
  • It’s looking like the winner of our Best Pizza Poll may also win this one.
• This was our most-read story on Wednesday.
• Go see this show this weekend.
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I hope you have an amazing day.

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Potomac Local News