Features
Fire also a Danger in College Dorms
August 19, 2011
If you’re staying in student housing, are you willing to bet your life that you are automatically safe from fire?
5K Walk Planned for Murder Victim
August 17, 2011
When remembering Jenny Vaughn-Bates was killed by her estranged husband last September, her friend, Tracy Lane, has to shut down her emotions.
Recycle Your Old TV for Free
August 16, 2011
Triangle, Va. — Have a new TV and don’t know what to do with the old one? A store in Triangle now offers free recycling for your old TV set.
Cows Coming to PWC Fair
August 11, 2011
The GEICO Gecko was rocking out to the tunes coming from the stage at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair on Friday night.
A Supermarket Success in Woodbridge
August 5, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — If there is one person who has grown with the new Potomac Communities, it’s Carlos Castro.
Hike for a Cause at Leesylvania
August 5, 2011
Several events are taking place this afternoon and weekend at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.
Free Health Screenings Planned
August 5, 2011
There are several opportunities over the coming weeks and months to better your health.
Police Officers Promoted
August 5, 2011
Police Chief Charlie T. Deane is pleased announce the following promotions of sworn staff:
Dumfries, Prince William Urge ‘Night Out’ Participation
July 29, 2011
Dumfries, Va. – Dumfries and Prince William County have urged residents to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday.
Temps Up to 102, Heat Index Up to 110 Today
July 29, 2011
The heat is on once more as the mercury is expected to climb above the century mark today.
Multicultural Fair Planned
July 28, 2011
Dumfries, Va. — This year marks the second year for the Dumfries Multicultural F
Animal Shelter’s Hours Changing
July 28, 2011
Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County’s animal shelter’s operating hours are changing.
After TV, Restaurant Still Slow
July 28, 2011
Stafford, Va. –– County Fare Restaurant went from having a yellow, drab dining room to getting a makeover of teal walls, a stainless steel lunch counter and a motorcycle mounted underneath.
Civil War Crowds Prove Large
July 26, 2011
Prince William County, Va. — Thousands of people attended this weekend’s Civil War reenactment outside Manassas, the centerpiece of an event that officials began planning two years ago.
During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call
July 26, 2011
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters put their personal lives aside to pull together to assist the community. In addition to their regular equipment, OWL VFD staffed additional apparatus as well to serve the community.
National Night Out Celebrations Planned
July 25, 2011
National Night Out is set for next Tuesday, and has long been a time where neighbors are encouraged to get outside and meet their neighbors.
Video: Civil War Reenacted
July 25, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– The two sides of the American Civil War came to fight outside Manassas on Saturday, just as they did 150 years ago.
Live From the Civil War
July 23, 2011
We invite you to follow PotomacLocal.com on Facebook and Twitter throughout the morning into early afternoon as we bring you updates from the battle reenactment taking place outside Manassas.
Weekend Events at Leesylvania State Park
July 22, 2011
What can non-Civil War buff do this weekend in Prince William County? The rangers at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge have a few ideas.