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right here in the neighborhoods and communities along the Potomac River. It’s partly because of the rich natural resources, abundant home choices, great businesses, educational options and opportunities within the federal government, Ft. Whatever the reason you are here, we are here to tell the stories that matter mos

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27/07/2024

Police have identified the suspect they said jumped into a man's car while he was standing outside, stole it, and then ran him over, killing him.

27/07/2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our podcast, featuring a detailed conversation with Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis. Hosted by me, Potomac Local Publisher Uriah Kiser, this dialogue sheds light on pivotal changes and the latest developments in Manassas.

27/07/2024

Here's a look at upcoming road work this week in the Fredericksburg region. All work is scheduled, weather permitting.

26/07/2024

In this episode, we speak with Lynn Forkell Greene and Allie Forkell, a mother-daughter duo running for Manassas City Council and Manassas School Board, respectively. We explore the unique dynamics of their simultaneous campaigns and discuss critical topics, including academic improvement, the impact of data centers, park preservation, and community safety. Support our community journalism by becoming a member. Your $9 membership provides complete access to all our content and helps ensure the continuation of high-quality reporting. https://potomaclocal.memberful.com/join

26/07/2024

The Republican Delegation of Spotsylvania issued a joint statement praising Governor Glenn Youngkin's recent announcement of more than $10 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) that will help Spotsylvania families.

26/07/2024

Prince William County is extending its sustainability partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Excellence Program.

26/07/2024

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors removed the loan limit on the University Village project at the July 16 meeting in a 5-2 vote.

26/07/2024

Starting Sunday, July 28, drivers on Route 3 westbound in Fredericksburg will experience brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride as crews begin resurfacing the road and updating lane markings.

26/07/2024

A judge has ruled that a northern Virginia man is competent to stand trial after he was arrested last year on suspicion that he was about to embark on a mass shooting at a megachurch. Federal judge Rossie Alston set an October trial date for Rui Jiang of Falls Church after holding a competency heari...

26/07/2024

Theresa Coates Ellis for Manassas spoke with us about a range of issues in the city, including the public school division's revised grading scale, candidates seeking election to the school board and city council, and the death of longtime public servant John Snider of the city's Electoral Board and Airport Commission.

26/07/2024

Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.

26/07/2024

At a press conference Thursday night, Derrick Anderson, the Republican candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, spoke about the riots at Union Station, where pro-Hamas protestors defaced federal monuments and burned the U.S. flag.

26/07/2024

Josh Summits has been appointed as the new Director of Fredericksburg’s Economic Development and Tourism Team, starting mid-August.

26/07/2024

In a recent episode of Potomac Local Live, I talked with Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega about various pressing issues affecting the county.

26/07/2024

Col. John "Duke" Snider, 71, of Manassas, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born in Oxford, Ohio, in 1953, Snider's early life was marked by achievements such as achieving Eagle Scout rank and excelling in various sports.

26/07/2024

James C. Ferri, aged 86, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Woodbridge.

25/07/2024

Derrick Anderson, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, joins us to talk about the violence we saw yesterday in Washington, D.C., when Hamas supporters stormed areas around the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. Please become a member to support our work and get 100% access to everything we post on our site in our daily news email. Click here to subscribe, and thank you: https://potomaclocal.memberful.com/join

Experience DC like never before with the only car-free, social bike ride 🚴‍♀️ Uncover the city's iconic sights, enjoy li...
25/07/2024

Experience DC like never before with the only car-free, social bike ride 🚴‍♀️ Uncover the city's iconic sights, enjoy live music, food, and a finish festival near the Capital Building

DC Bike Ride is the district’s only car-free, social bike ride, bringing bicyclists from near and far together to celebrate our great city in a truly unforgettable way! The 20-mile, car-free course...

25/07/2024

Two dedicated mountain bikers have made it their mission to build out a trail at Andrew Leitch Park.

25/07/2024

Fredericksburg’s annual Agricultural Fair kicks off Friday, July 26 and runs until Sunday, Aug. 4.

25/07/2024

Fairfax County Animal Shelter teams up with Adopt-a-Bird-Network for a class titled "Flock Talk: An Introduction to Chicken Behavior" on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lorton Campus, located at 8875 Lorton Road in Lorton.

25/07/2024

Fredericksburg's biannual Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, July 26, and runs through Sunday, August 4, 2024, offering patrons a variety of dining experiences.

25/07/2024

The train that derailed on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Cobblestone Square, an apartment complex in Fredericksburg, had been experiencing mechanical issues, so the train was parked at the city’s Virginia Railway Express (commuter rail) station before moving to its final destination in Richmond.

25/07/2024

Stafford County Public Schools is set to implement significant operational changes for the upcoming school year, which begins on August 13, 2024. The school division has introduced a new system...

25/07/2024

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce launched its new podcast, "The Other Prince William Podcast," on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

25/07/2024

The Fredericksburg SPCA Fur Ball Gala will be held Aug. 24 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

25/07/2024

Facebook removed another one of our crime news posts.

25/07/2024

The Potomac Shores Trails Committee invites the public to participate in the Historic Dumfries Trail Walk on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

25/07/2024

The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers are set to deliver a performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on July 25, 2024, at 7 p.m.

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Manassas Mother-Daughter Duo Run for City Council, School Board Seats
Manassas Mother-Daughter Duo Run for City Council, School Board Seats

In this episode, we speak with Lynn Forkell Greene and Allie Forkell, a mother-daughter duo running for Manassas City Council and Manassas School Board, respectively. We explore the unique dynamics of their simultaneous campaigns and discuss critical topics, including academic improvement, the impact of data centers, park preservation, and community safety. Support our community journalism by becoming a member. Your $9 membership provides complete access to all our content and helps ensure the continuation of high-quality reporting. https://potomaclocal.memberful.com/join

Theresa Coates Ellis for Manassas spoke with us about a range of issues in the city, including the public school division's revised grading scale, candidates seeking election to the school board and city council, and the death of longtime public servant John Snider of the city's Electoral Board and Airport Commission.

Derrick Anderson
Derrick Anderson

Derrick Anderson, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, joins us to talk about the violence we saw yesterday in Washington, D.C., when Hamas supporters stormed areas around the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. Please become a member to support our work and get 100% access to everything we post on our site in our daily news email. Click here to subscribe, and thank you: https://potomaclocal.memberful.com/join

Yesli Vega Prince William County
Yesli Vega Prince William County

Join us as we'll take LIVE with Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega on her call to question while violent offenders are released from jail to commit more crimes, the latest developments on the Board of County Supervisors, and more. Please become a Potomac Local Member and support our local journalism. Thank you. https://potomaclocal.memberful.com/join

Dr. Janet Gullickson Germanna Community College
Dr. Janet Gullickson Germanna Community College

We will speak with Dr. Janet Gullickson, provost of Germanna Community College about the new Barbara J. Fried Center opening in North Stafford this fall. It will be the largest community college campus yet in Stafford County.

Prince William Chamber LIVE
Prince William Chamber LIVE

We'll talk with Prince William Chamber of Commerce CEO Robert "Bob Sweeney about new developments at the chamber, including its new HQ, his recent graduation from Leadership Prince William, his tenure as CEO now that he's two years on the job, and more!

Robyn Williams Manassas City
Robyn Williams Manassas City

We will talk with Robyn Williams, who sits on the Manassas City School Board and is seeking a seat on the City Council, about a joint meeting between both boards on Monday, July 15, 2024. Elected officials gathered to talk about legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly. We'll also talk about the upcoming fall election, for which three open seats are on each governing body.

Leadership Prince William Recap
Leadership Prince William Recap

We will talk to Martina Jackson Green and Robert Sweeney, both of the Leadership Prince William graduating class of 2024. We'll ask them what the program is about and how it's working to mold the future decision-makers in our community.

Why So Hot and Dry?
Why So Hot and Dry?

We talk with Jeremy Geiger, Senior Service Hydrologist at the National Weather Service, about abnormally dry conditions and if there is any relief in sight from the triple-digit heat.

Severe storms are moving through. Text us photos of any damage 571-989-1695 or [email protected].

Heavy rain is moving through the area now. According to US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, another batch of storms looms to the west and could rumble across our area if they hold together as they cross the mountains. This could affect fireworks.

Have you ever been curious about how Potomac Local learns about all those new businesses opening in our area? Take a ride with us as we meet some new friends and uncover a new business preparing to open in our area, starting at 3:30. This video is not sponsored. @workoutanytime

Two teens were shot at a neighborhood park in North Stafford today. Office of Stafford County Sheriff - David "DP" Decatur, Sheriff is searching for suspects and has recovered three guns. Here's our report from the scene.

We're covering the Prince William County Government, Virginia, Stafford County Government, Prince William County Public Schools, and Stafford County Schools today.

Thanks for checking in. Here's an update on some of the things we've been working on.

The latest on a mass shooting in Dumfries, Virginia.

Supervisor Pete Candland resigns. Explaining our explainer in this short video.

Supervisor Victor Angry (Neabsco News) talks to us about the Quartz District, which will bring the first Whole Foods grocery store to Prince William County, and the first mixed-use development to Dale City.

Get that new McDonald's shine in Woodbridge.

Submitted video: A reporter for the Colgan High School yearbook interviews a student at a counterprotest supportive of the VDOE guidelines involving gender during a counterprotest at today's student walkout. It appears a school administrator is protecting the counter-demonstration.

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