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Published August 11, 2025 at 10:17AM

A busy crowd outside Fredericksburg's Agave on First Friday.

FREDERICKSBURG — For the first time, the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is creating a comprehensive economic development plan for Planning District 16 — and it wants to hear directly from the community.

GWRC, which serves Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties, as well as the City of Fredericksburg, has launched an online survey to help shape a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The initiative is funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and facilitated by GWRC’s consultant, RKG Associates, Inc.

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Two Domestic Assault Arrests in Woodbridge Top Prince William Police Blotter

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published August 5, 2025 at 10:50AM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Two men were arrested in separate domestic violence cases at Woodbridge apartment complexes, including one accused of striking a man with a metal pot and another charged with abduction.

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Honey, We’ve Got It: Stafford Beekeeper Celebrates Latest Harvest

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 6, 2025 at 7:30AM

Kenny Allwine, founder of AA Farm Honey Co.

On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the annual AA Farm Honey harvest.

AA Farm Honey Co., founded by Kenny Allwine, is in its third year of honey farming. Allwine, who works in software technology, started with two hives, which grew to 15 the next year, and jumped up to 25 this year. Allwine, a Stafford resident, got into beekeeping because he was curious. He reached out to local beekeeping groups to learn more, taking classes and working with a mentor from King George’s Gateway Beekeepers Association. Allwine said the classes are a valuable resource, and having a great mentor is the key to success.

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Stafford School Board Makes It Easier for Bus Employees to Bring Children on Board

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published May 16, 2025 at 8:58AM

STAFFORD, Va. – In an effort to help transportation employees balance work and family, the Stafford County School Board unanimously approved changes to its bus rider policy on Tuesday, May 14, 2025.

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Lighting the Way: Stafford holds First Relay for Life on May 10

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published May 6, 2025 at 11:00AM

For the first time, Stafford County will host a Relay for Life event, bringing the community together for a day of remembrance, celebration, and action in the fight against cancer.

The May 10 event is the result of months of work by organizer Tracey Phillips, a longtime supporter of the American Cancer Society. Phillips was inspired to bring Relay for Life to Stafford after years of participating in events in neighboring counties, including an unforgettable first experience in 2009 in Loudoun County.

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How Stafford Schools Are Adapting for English Learners and Students with Disabilities

By Potomac Local News

Published May 6, 2025 at 8:00AM

In Stafford County Public Schools, over one-third of students are either English learners or have disabilities—a demographic that drives many of the district’s most urgent priorities. “These students require more support,” said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor Smith. Through mandated ESL hiring, a multi-tiered system of support, and school improvement plans, the division is striving to close persistent achievement gaps and ensure equity in learning for every child.

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Police Blotter: Parents Arrested After Child Dies of Fentanyl Overdose

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published May 5, 2025 at 8:01PM

A tragic fentanyl overdose led to murder charges for two parents in Prince William County. The weekend also saw armed robberies, commercial burglaries, and public intoxication incidents in Stafford and PWC.

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Big Changes Coming to Stafford’s School Buses—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

By Potomac Local News

Published May 2, 2025 at 9:00AM

Stafford County Public Schools is tackling its transportation woes with a bold plan for Fall 2025. Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith announced the launch of a two-tier bus system and a new opt-in policy to streamline elementary routes and reduce no-shows.

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Furry Friends of Ferry Farm Tour Set for June 7

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published May 1, 2025 at 1:00PM

Ferry Farm will host its first “Furry Friends of Ferry Farm” guided pet tour on June 7, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at Ferry Farm Elementary School. Participants will stroll a 1.3-mile loop to meet neighborhood pets, vote for a “Crowd Favorite,” and support the Stafford County Animal Shelter. The event is free and open to the public, with adoptable pets also on site.

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Police Blotter: Officer-Involved Shooting, Assaults, and Burglaries Rock Region

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published May 1, 2025 at 10:30AM

This week’s police blotter details a fatal officer-involved shooting in Prince William County, a weapon threat at a Stafford DoorDash delivery, numerous DUI arrests, and business break-ins.

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