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The Stories You Read Most: Potomac Local’s Top 5 Articles of 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Potomac Local News reached more readers in 2025, as audiences across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region turned to local journalism for breaking news, accountability reporting, and stories that directly impact their communities.

Over the past year, readers viewed more than 1.6 million pages on PotomacLocal.com, with nearly 1.3 million unique devices accessing the site. About two-thirds of readers accessed the site on mobile, and more than 42% completed the articles they started, a strong sign of engagement with local reporting.

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Prince William

VRE board backs funding agreement for Woodbridge station platform extension

By Uriah Kiser
The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]

The action authorizes VRE to seek approval from its governing commissions to execute a Capital Project Funding Addendum with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, thereby enabling the project to proceed to planning, environmental review, and design.

The Woodbridge project is part of VRE’s broader effort to prepare stations and infrastructure for longer trains and future rail capacity improvements. Approval of the funding addendum is required for VRE to access state-supplied matching funds under an existing master agreement with VPRA.

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Prince William

Explained: New Affordable Housing Fund Policies, Guidelines in Prince William

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

Earlier this month, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the policies and guidelines for the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF). But what does this mean?

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Weather

Light Snow Possible Wednesday Morning Could Impact Commute

By Potomac Local News

A period of light snow is possible early Wednesday morning across the Baltimore–Washington metro area, with the greatest concern during the morning commute. There is about a 30% chance of snow, but even a light coating could make roads slick and icy during rush hour. If snow develops, drivers could see slow travel, accidents, and delays before conditions improve later in the morning. Residents are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider telework or public transportation if possible.

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Traffic

FXBGO! Overhauls Stafford County Bus Routes: What Changed and Who It Affects

By Potomac Local News
A Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus serves a bus stop at the Stafford County Courthouse. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

According to a press release from the City of Fredericksburg, the changes are part of a broader effort to modernize transit service and improve clarity for riders:

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) is pleased to announce significant improvements to transit service in Stafford County, with newly realigned and renamed bus routes launching Monday, January 5, 2026.

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Prince William

Eight displaced after accidental kitchen fire in Woodbridge home

By Potomac Local News

A house fire displaced eight people Sunday evening in Woodbridge after an accidental stove activation sparked a blaze in the kitchen.

Fire crews were called to the 4200 block of Gustus Drive in Dale City about 6:30 p.m. and arrived to find an active fire in a single-family home’s kitchen. All five adults and three children inside had safely evacuated, thanks to working smoke detectors, according to a release from Prince William County Fire and Rescue.

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Prince William

Fredericksburg man dies in I-95 crash in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 95 in Prince William County.

The crash happened at 7:20 a.m. on December 27, 2025, in the southbound lanes near the 150-mile marker. According to police, a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck veered off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. The impact caused the attached trailer to detach, and both the truck and trailer overturned.

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Traffic

VRE CEO reports improving on-time performance, outlines January Long Bridge impacts

By Potomac Local News

Virginia Railway Express leadership reported improving performance metrics, a recovering ridership base, and preparations for upcoming service disruptions during the agency’s Operations Board meeting on December 19, 2025.

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