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Stafford County Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:45PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Stafford County Treasurer Michael Sienkowski [Image: Stafford County]

The Stafford County Treasurer’s Office recently earned accreditation from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) for meeting high standards in financial management.

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OWL VFD Introduces Little Free Library in Honor of Assistant Chief Michael Clark

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:15PM

[Image: OWL Volunteer Fire Department]

The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department has launched a Little Free Library in front of Station 14 to honor Assistant Chief Michael Clark’s 35 years of service and commitment.

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Fredericksburg

Fighting Hunger: VACU, FredNats Partnership a ‘Home Run’ With $11,710 Donation to Fredericksburg Food Bank

By Aya Karouane

Published September 9, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Image: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank]

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and the Fredericksburg Nationals have donated $11,710 to address hunger and food insecurity in the Central Rappahannock River area through their Strikeout Hunger campaign.

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Manassas

Braemar Park Upgrades Revealed as Fairmont Park Plans New Playground Build Week

By Aya Karouane

Published September 5, 2024 at 10:26AM | Updated September 5, 2024 at 10:44AM

[Image: Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation]

A new playground design for Fairmont Park has been finalized, and Build Week is scheduled for October 23 to 26. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as assembling equipment and mixing concrete, with all necessary tools and safety gear provided.

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Fredericksburg

New Finance and Administration Vice President Announced at UMW

By Aya Karouane

Published September 5, 2024 at 10:15AM

[Image: University of Mary Washington]

Jacob Long has been appointed vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Mary Washington, starting October 25.

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Open Space Arts Presents “Harmony of Horizons”: A Groundbreaking Multidisciplinary Performance

By Aya Karouane

Published September 4, 2024 at 11:30AM

[Photo: Edutainment Productions]

Edutainment Productions at OSA (Open Space Arts) is proud to announce “Harmony of Horizons,” an innovative multidisciplinary performance that pushes the boundaries of artistic collaboration and explores the future of arts institutions.

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Potomac Local News Welcomes New Intern Aya Karouane from Mountain View High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 30, 2024 at 2:05PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Potomac Local News Founder and Publisher Uriah Kiser and Aya Karouane, of Mountain View High School

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PLN interns meet Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 19, 2023 at 2:01PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:37AM

[Left to right: Madina Habib, Jacqueline Vontersch, Amelia Breeden, and PLN Founder and Publisher Uriah Kiser. Back row: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin]

The Potomac Local News team got one-on-one time with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Manassas on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

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Leadership Fredericksburg graduates 16th class

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 25, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

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On May 19, 2023, the Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its sixteenth class at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus.

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Kona Ice food truck expands to area

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 22, 2023 at 5:52PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Kona Ice, a shaved ice company, is expanding into Bristow, Nokesville and Quantico. Introducing entertainment, frozen treats and FUN-draising to the area.

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