![Oysters are restoring themselves naturally in the Eastern Shore's Harris Creek, thanks in part to good weather conditions last year. Harris Creek is also the site of the Oyster Recovery Partnership's tributary-wide effort to restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. [Photo by Jessica Wilde.]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021613-Oyster-Success1-200x200.jpg)
![Prince William County Police Chief Stephan M. Hudson. [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/020513-Hudson-200x200.jpg)
Features
Slide Show: Visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps
February 18, 2013
Take a trip through the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.
Dumfries Looking for a Few Good Mentors
![Janae Williams, 23, of Dumfries, and Brittany Jordan, 20, of Stafford, are working as part of the new Dumfries Cares program at the town’s community center on Main Street. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021813-dumfries-cares-200x200.jpg)
February 18, 2013
A new community service program in Dumfries aims to pair volunteer mentors with the youths that need them most.
Metz Middle School Competes in Robotics Challenge
![On the left, 8th graders Brandon Azbill and Jack Spall (5173Z) and on the right, 7th grader Jonathan Peters (5173S). [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021513-metz-robots-200x200.jpg)
February 15, 2013
Robotics team members from Metz Middle School competed in the Central Division VEX Qualifier at Manassas Park Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 9.
Travinia Italian Kitchen: Style to Spare but Lacking Substance
February 14, 2013
My wife and me celebrated Valentine’s Day a bit early and went to Traviania Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar on Wednesday night.
Uncle Slam Appearing for First Time Since Fire
February 14, 2013
Remember the great derecho storm of 2012? Well, just a few hours before it blew into our region a fire broke out at the Potomac Nationals’ front office in Woodbridge.
Potomac Middle School Celebrates Excellence
![A U.S. Marine for more than 20 years, Alan Roach teaches government at Potomac Middle School in Woodbridge. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021412-Alan-Roach-web-200x200.jpg)
February 14, 2013
Potomac Middle School and its panthers has done something it has never done before: achieve a ranking of School of Excellence in Prince William County.
‘Be Strong for Dom’ Rally to Remember Child Superman
![Dominic Thomas Beltran, 6 of Stafford passed away at his home on Thursday, February 7, 2013 surrounded by his parents and other family members. [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021213-dom-200x200.jpg)
February 12, 2013
Be strong for Dom. It’s the powerful catchphrase that caught on as of late; words used to remember a six-year-old Superman who fought hard for his life.
Dumfries Celebrates Black History
February 11, 2013
Dumfries celebrated Black History Month on Saturday at the town’s Little Union Baptist Church.
Hockey Warm-up Pants Found: Score!
February 11, 2013
“Beth Beth Beth Beth!!” I am so excited, typing this email. “I found the pants!” I’m dancing in my seat, I’m so happy.
Mason Planning Town Hall as Prince William Campus Expands
![One educational institution winner of the Governor’s 2012 Volunteerism and Community Service Award was The Campus Kitchen at the College of William and Mary, a student-run organization that uses existing food resources in the Williamsburg area to address the hunger and nutritional needs of individuals in the community. [Photo: courtesy: InShutterVision Photography]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021013-old-town-01-200x200.jpg)
February 11, 2013
Do you know an individual, family or group of volunteers who are making an outstanding difference in Manassas, Manassas Park or Prince William County?
Cold Weather, Time Crunch Weighs on Those in Slug Lines
February 6, 2013
That taste of 70-degree weather was such a tease, just to be followed by a dusting of snow at the end of the week. And unless the snow is significant enough to close the government, or at least get us a telework day, I’m not interested.
Hylton Boys & Girls Club Plans Final Bingo Night
February 5, 2013
All good things come to an end, and so is true for bingo at Hylton Boys and Girls Club in Dale City.