WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Residents will learn more about a plan to relocate the Potomac Nationals to the economic heart of Woodbridge.
A town hall meeting with the minor league baseball team, Virginia transportation officials, and Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 at Freedom High School on Neabsco Mills Road from 7 to 9 p.m.
The meeting is planned near the site of a proposed 7,000-seat baseball stadium at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, the site of a popular Wegmans grocery store and expanding housing, retail, and restaurant complex.
No concrete plans for the stadium have been presented to county officials â only a letter of intent that proposes to move the team from their current home behind the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge, and work with the Virginia Department of Transportation which would fund a new, 1,000-space covered parking garage that would house commuters.
âYouâll be able to hear from all three sides who are involved in the process [of building the stadium], and from the Potomac Nationals, we expect to hear how they plan to fund the new stadium, how it will be used when games are not being played there, and what they plans are for fireworks shows,â said a spokeswoman at  Woodbridge Magisterial District Supervisor Frank Principi’s office.
While many who live nearby the new site of the stadium, a Principi spokeswoman says many of the complaints fielded in her office have been from residents concerned about the amount of new traffic the stadium will generate, excess noise from games and events, and from firework shows â a staple of Saturday night Potomac Nationals home games.
Others have asked what will happen to the current home of the P-Nats â Richard G. Pfitzner Stadium. The owner of the stadium, the Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department, is expected to decide how to best utilize the facility.
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âThe Ellicott Street Sidewalk Project is one of several pedestrian improvement efforts weâve pursued over the years,â said Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta. âThis specific project will create a safer, more contiguous connection to Mill Street and the townâs historic and business district.â
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The CRRL serves residents in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties, offering various services beyond traditional book lending. The library system provides access to technology, community events, educational programs, and resources like homework help, job search tools, and genealogical research. Its facilities include multiple branches, mobile libraries, and digital collections that can be accessed online.
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Looking for a musical treat this January? St. Georgeâs Episcopal Church in historic downtown Fredericksburg is hosting a free concert on Sunday, January 19, at 3 p.m., featuring local favorite Hazel Run.
This talented folk group, comprised of Linda LaFave, Karen Richardson, and Stuart Whitford, blends Americana, soul, and rock influences to create a sound you wonât want to miss. While the concert is free, donations are gratefully accepted at the door.
St. Georgeâs is known for its beautiful music in a beautiful space, with a concert series that celebrates both local and visiting talent. Youâre warmly invited to enjoy the music and experience the welcoming community at St. Georgeâs.
Stafford County Public Schools announced that Nevaeh Lewis of Colonial Forge High School and Emma Siegmund of Rodney Thompson Middle School have been selected for prestigious roles in Virginiaâs legislative programs. Lewis will serve as a House of Delegates Page, while Siegmund has been chosen as a Senate Page. These appointments provide hands-on opportunities to learn about government and leadership during the upcoming General Assembly session in Richmond beginning January 8.
Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith praised the students, stating that these roles will help develop leadership skills and inspire civic engagement. Both programs include working with legislators, participating in committee meetings, and engaging in civics and leadership education. Pages will also take part in mock legislative sessions and community service projects.
Siegmund, a high-achieving middle schooler with a 4.0+ GPA, is active in Model United Nations, the National Junior Honors Society, and other academic programs and is the daughter of county school board chair Maureen Siegmund. Lewis, a talented artist and performer, is also deeply involved in her church and community.
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Experience the passion and drama of Pucciniâs âThe Girl from the Golden Westâ.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra, this performance brings Pucciniâs masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
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