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Fire Dept.: Check Smoke Alarm Batteries
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11th. As you change your clocks forward, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue would like to remind residents to change the battery in their smoke alarm.
Snowflakes Fall in Stafford, Woodbridge
A winter weather advisory is up for Spotsylvania County and areas just to the south of the Potomac Communities, but snow has already made an appearance today.
Parks Taking Applications for Youth Corps
RICHMOND, Va. – Applications from young women and men ages 14-17 to participate in a statewide service program are being accepted by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Female Firefighters Recognized in March
Woodbridge, Va. -- Women’s history month has long been recognized as an opportunity to showcase the accomplishments made by women in our country. Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department in Woodbridge celebrates the contributions of women serving our community as firefighters and EMTs.
Schools Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Neighbors and politicians took time out of their schedules to visit with students on this 15th annual Read Across America Day.
Purdue Singers Coming to Area
Woodbridge, Va. -- Singers from Purdue University will make a stop in the Potomac Communities later this month.
Photos: Polar Plungers Raise $50,000
Woodbridge, Va. -- More than 125 people came to the Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant on the banks of the Potomac River in Woodbridge Saturday and raised more than $50,000 for Virginia Special Olympics. The only catch, they had to get into the river in the dead of winter.
Brain Injuries Cost State $241 million
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which affects an estimated 1.7 million people in the U.S. each year is on the rise.
Librarian to Help Award Coveted Childrens Literature Prize
Woodbridge, Va. -- Blair Christolon, a librarian with the Prince William Public Library System, has been chosen to serve as a member of the 2012 John Newbery Award Committee.
‘Send A Kid to Camp’ Campaign Begins
Dumfries, Va. -- On March 1, 2012, the Prince William County/Manassas Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington are kicking off their local “Send A Kid to Camp” campaign for the next 100 days.
Deputy Prepares for Memorial Bike Ride
Stafford, Va. -- Stafford Sheriff’s Deputy James “Jimmy” Kingman will ride his bike this spring to honor fellow fallen law enforcement officers.
High School Play Focuses on Bullying
"Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play" was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.
Country Idol Singer Thanks Family, Fans
Fredericksburg, Va. -- The house was packed Saturday night with the sounds of hopeful country singers competing for a ticket that could lead to stardom.
2 to 4 Inches of Snow Possible, Forecasters Say
Counties like Fauquier and others west of the Potomac Communities are under a winter storm watch. But that doesn’t mean snow won’t fall on us Sunday.
Chefs Prepare Foods Adored by George Washington
Mount Vernon, Va. -- Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is celebrating the birthday of the nation’s first president by focusing on the foods he ate and how they were prepared, 18th century style.
Congressman Celebrates 300,000 Miles in his Toyota
Congressman Rob Wittman took a photo when his car’s odometer surpassed 300,000 miles.
Black History Month Events Planned
Dumfries, Va. -- There are several events taking place in and around the Potomac Communities to commemorate Black History Month this February.
Burn Law Goes Into Effect Wednesday
Woodbridge, Va. -- Virginia’s Burn Law goes into effect Wednesday placing restrictions on where and when residents can burn open air fires.
Florist Places Ring in Bouquet for Valentine’s Day
Stafford, Va. -- At the request of a customer, florist Janey Dwayer in Stafford placed a diamond ring in a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day.
Photos: Trains at the Marine Corps Museum
Triangle, Va. -- The National Capital Trackers set up model train displays at the National Museum of the Marine Corps this weekend.