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Stafford

New Chick-fil-A Opens in Stafford Next Week

By Potomac Local News

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open its doors on Thursday, May 21, at 930 Garrisonville Road, giving the community a fresh spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Owner-operator Mike Lindblom and his team are marking the occasion with a Moove-In Party on opening day. Guests of all ages who wear cow spots — from a full suit to a simple accessory — can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside or at the drive-thru. The restaurant will serve customers Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, and mobile options. It will also include an indoor play area where parents can keep an eye on their children.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg OKs FY 2027 Budget, New Two-Tier Water/Sewer Rates to Fund Infrastructure

By Potomac Local News
City leaders break ground on Fredericksburg’s $180 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The four-year project behind Dixon Park will modernize the city’s aging facility, expand capacity, and reduce nutrient pollution flowing into the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay.

The Fredericksburg City Council approved the FY 2027 budget on May 12, 2026, including approximately 8% increases in water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026, along with a new two-tier consumption structure designed to ensure high-volume users help fund major infrastructure upgrades.

The changes support more than $110 million in projects while keeping impacts manageable for most typical households.

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Traffic

I-95/395 Express Lanes Daytime Reversal Moves Up to 10 a.m. Starting May 21

By Potomac Local News
Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

Drivers using the I-95/395 E-ZPass Express Lanes should note an earlier switch in direction for summer travel. Starting Thursday, May 21, 2026, the daytime reversal will begin at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. to better accommodate increased summer traffic.

Overnight reversals at 1 a.m. and the Saturday reversal at 2 p.m. remain unchanged.

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Stafford

Stafford Mother Found Safe After Newborn Discovery

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County authorities have located the mother of a newborn infant discovered May 12 in a small park near Embrey Mill Road and Coriander Lane. Officials say both the mother and baby are safe and healthy.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office worked around the clock with detectives and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to resolve the case. After reviewing all evidence, authorities determined no charges would be filed. The agency emphasized that the well-being of the mother and infant remained the top priority throughout the investigation.

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Features

Fredericksburg Women Win National Pool Title

By Potomac Local News

A group of Fredericksburg women returned from Las Vegas $10,000 richer after winning the 2026 APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship. The team, known as the Viper Queens, defeated the competition at the Westgate Las Vegas late last month to earn the title and bragging rights back home.

Team members Joanna Powers, Heather Riley, Jean Walston and Imelda Samples play regularly in the American Poolplayers Association league at their local poolroom in Fredericksburg. They were one of 256 teams that qualified for the national event.

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Schools

School News: 60 Year Teacher Recognized in Stafford

By Potomac Local News
Dr. Daniel W. Smith, Superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools, addresses honorees during the annual Years of Service ceremony at Mountain View High School.

Stafford County Public Schools honored more than 700 employees for five to 60 years of service at its annual Years of Service ceremony held at Mountain View High School.

The event recognized teachers, support staff, administrators and workers from every department who help prepare students to excel. Mr. Jimmy Andrews of Stafford High School stood out as the most tenured, marking 60 years since joining the district in 1966.

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Prince William

After 10 Years of Revisions, Supervisors OK 240 Senior Homes at Legacy at Kline

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on May 12, 2026, for the Legacy at Kline project on 87.11 acres in the Coles District, just outside the City of Manassas.

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Stafford

Breaking: Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-95 Southbound in Stafford County

By Potomac Local News

A tractor-trailer crash with at least one other vehicle sparked a massive explosion and fire Thursday morning, fully closing Interstate 95 southbound near Centerport Parkway in Stafford County.

The crash occurred just past the Ramoth Church Road bridge in the southbound lanes, with the tractor-trailer exploding on the right shoulder of the highway. Thick smoke and flames were visible from the scene, according to exclusive video obtained by Potomac Local News.

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