VRE extends reduced fares at inner stations

City leaders, residents, and local contractors gathered at Jennie Dean Park on March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a host of new amenities at the city’s largest park.

The farmland, the small-town life, and the memories that built Prince William County are fading fast. But one effort is working to preserve those stories before they’re gone for good.

This week on Potomac Local News, we’re bringing you the stories your neighbors are reading most—from school safety to major development plans in Stafford. Plus, we’re tracking the return of the Manassas Bee Festival, a critical REAL ID deadline, and local efforts to keep our parks and neighborhoods clean. Don’t forget to check out our latest podcast episodes and consider becoming a member to support original local journalism.

Authorities in Prince William and Stafford counties responded to a range of serious incidents in recent days, including the armed robbery of a 14-year-old in a Woodbridge shopping center, multiple business burglaries, and domestic assaults involving weapons. In Stafford, deputies investigated a string of public intoxication cases, a DUI involving a teenager, and multiple thefts from an ABC store—all reported on the same day. Several suspects were arrested on outstanding warrants, and one individual turned himself in while intoxicated, claiming it made the process easier.