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Crash rate up 35% after I-95 through lanes opened; Route 3, Exit 126 flagged as danger zones

By Uriah Kiser
A drone view of Interstate 95 at Exit 126 in Spotsylvania County, where traffic merging with Route 1 has been identified as one of the region’s top crash hot spots. [Photo: VDOT]

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Prince William

Stewart Says He’s Open to Reviving Bi-County Parkway Connector Idea

By Potomac Local News
Stewart

Early voting is underway in the Gainesville District special election, and Democratic candidate George Stewart says he is open to revisiting a connector between Pageland Lane and Route 234 — a project long tied to the controversial Bi-County Parkway.

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Fredericksburg

$5.6M Plan Could Turn Fredericksburg’s One-Way Streets Into Two-Ways

By Uriah Kiser
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Several of downtown Fredericksburg’s one-way streets could be converted to two-way traffic under a $5.6 million draft plan presented to City Council this week.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors approve $113M bond package for parks, homeless Centers, and courts

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Prince William County supervisors signed off on more than $113 million in bond sales Tuesday to fund a slate of new parks, sidewalks, homeless navigation centers, and public safety projects across the county.

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Fredericksburg

From doctor’s offices to apartments: City backs reuse of Medical Arts Building, eyes hospital project

By Uriah Kiser

A stretch of Fall Hill Avenue once dominated by doctors’ offices and hospital traffic is now poised for a new life as housing.

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Manassas

Manassas fire staffing improves, but volunteer numbers plunge

By Uriah Kiser
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Stafford

Autumn Ridge HOA Asks County to Take 3 Acres for Park, Dog Park Potential

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford supervisors will study whether to accept three acres of land from the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association that could expand Autumn Ridge Park and make way for new amenities, including a long-sought dog park.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg School Board Chooses Rehm to Fill Ward 3 Vacancy

By Uriah Kiser

The Fredericksburg City School Board has selected Elizabeth Rehm to temporarily fill the Ward 3 seat left open after Jennifer Boyd resigned on Sept. 8, 2025, when she moved out of the city.

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Prince William

Potomac Shores VRE Station to Break Ground in 2026, Open by 2027

By Uriah Kiser

Construction on the long-awaited Potomac Shores Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Station is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the new stop opening by mid-to-late 2027, according to VRE officials.

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Fredericksburg

Controversial Campaign Signs Mark Start of Early Voting Across Fredericksburg Region

By Uriah Kiser
A vandalized campaign sign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger stands along Route 17 near Poplar Road in Stafford County on Friday, September 19, 2025. The words “Remember Charlie” were spray-painted in red across the sign, referencing slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

As Virginians begin casting ballots in the state’s 45-day early voting period, campaign signs are drawing attention — and sparking controversy — across the Fredericksburg region.

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