Manassas

Virginia DMV Brings Free Advanced Motorcycle Training to Manassas

By Potomac Local News

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding its free Advanced Rider Training program to Manassas this spring. New courses, including the popular StreetMasters, will help experienced riders sharpen skills just in time for riding season.

The training includes three options: Circuit RiderCourse, StreetMasters and Advanced 3-Wheel Training. Certified instructors provide real-time coaching while riders practice on their own motorcycles. Sessions are set for May 16–17 in Manassas for both StreetMasters and Advanced 3-Wheel Training.

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Schools

Stafford Schools Honors Top Staff at Gold Star Gala

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Public Schools recognized dozens of outstanding employees at its annual Gold Star Gala, while a major new partnership announced this week will bring $560,000 to support classroom innovation and family food access across the division.

The investment, a collaboration between the Stafford Education Foundation, Amazon, Stafford Schools, and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, includes $360,000 over three years for Sustainable Innovative Teaching Grants and $200,000 to add two new 24/7 automated community food kiosks. More than 200 classroom projects are expected to receive funding, giving teachers resources for hands-on STEM, career readiness, and student-centered learning. The kiosks will build on the success of the first one installed at Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center in 2023.

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Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Stafford

Stafford Residents Overwhelmingly Oppose Dominion Power Line Project

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2026, discussed the results of a community survey showing overwhelming resident opposition to Dominion Energy’s proposed North Anna to Bristers Electric Transmission Project, a roughly 70-mile, 500-kilovolt line that would traverse multiple counties including Stafford.

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Schools

NOVA Receives Gift for Manassas Trades Center

By Potomac Local News

The funding names the HITT Energy Innovation Lab inside the 24,000-square-foot facility, which will focus on electrical and advanced trade skills. State data show that electricians remain a top workforce priority in Virginia, with strong demand for technicians who can handle building automation, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure. The center’s groundbreaking occurred last year, and it is scheduled to open in spring 2027.

NOVA President Anne M. Kress said the partnership creates a learning environment that matches industry needs. HITT Co-President Evan Antonides highlighted the focus on technical skills and safety values. Provost Dr. Molly Lynch called the center a game-changer for preparing students for high-paying careers in the region.

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Stafford

Emmy Winner Sally Struthers Appeals for County Support of Riverside Performing Arts Center

By Potomac Local News

Actress Sally Struthers told the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2026, that the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is “a jewel in the crown of Stafford County” and urged county leaders to provide financial support and a formal partnership to help it grow as a regional theater.

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Manassas

Waterfront Park, Split Apartments, and Fewer Businesses Proposed for Cannon Branch

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Under proposed amendments to the Manassas Gateway / Landing at Cannon Branch development, the developer, Buchanan Partners, would only need 20,000 square feet of non-residential space — essentially one modest commercial building — along with a second hotel before proceeding with the full remaining residential build-out.

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