Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Local News?
Founded in 2010, Potomac Local is an independent and locally-owned online news organization in Northern Virginia covering the counties of Prince William and Stafford, and the independent cities of Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
Do you print a newspaper?
No. Potomac Local News is an online-only news website.
How do I become a paying subscriber?
There are two ways to subscribe to get full access to the site:
- $108 annual plan
- $64 quarterly plan
What do I get with my subscription?
100% access to the content on our website, potomaclocalnews.com.
Important: We use news emails, push notifications, and social media posts as vehicles to deliver our content. There is no charge for these vehicles.
How many people read your website?
150,000+ unique users monthly and more than 400 paying subscribers.
Who reads Potomac Local News?
Please see the “Who’s Reading Us” section of our media kit.
What type of news do you cover?
Our readers trust us to bring them news and information about local government, public safety, traffic and transit, and new business openings.
We’re interested in news from the following Virginia localities:
- Prince William County
- Stafford County
- Manassas City
- Fredericksburg City
- Manassas Park City
How should I pitch you my news story?
Please reference the types of news we cover in the previous FAQ. If your story falls within one of the three areas, please send us an email at [email protected].
What if my story doesn’t fall into those three areas, but I would still like to reach your readers?
In this case, you may choose to post a press release in our Sponsored Post section, or you may choose to contract with Potomac Local Media, LLC, to write and photograph a story to promote your business, cause, or event. Please use this form to contact us today!
I’m running for local office — Will you write a story about me?
Every year is an election year in Virginia, so we try to feature all candidates running for local office in our coverage area by asking them to complete our online Project: Election survey. Each candidate should receive a survey, the responses of which will be published to PotomacLocal.com shortly after they are received. If you are a candidate for a locally-elected office and have not received a Project: Election survey or feel you have received one in error, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
I’m running for local office — Do you write stories about campaign endorsements?
No. With so many candidates running for so many offices across our highly-populated region, it is difficult for us to keep track of each endorsement and provide equal endorsement coverage for all.
Do you accept display advertising?
Yes. Many of our display advertisements you see on Potomac Local News are integrated with social media, allowing our clients to show their latest social media updates to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in their display ads on Potomac Local. We also offer a wide range of new and traditional display advertising formats. More information on advertising can be found in our Media Kit.
Do you accept help-wanted ads?
Yes. Companies wishing to post a help wanted ad may do so by clicking here.
Do you accept legal ads?
Potomac Local News does not publish a “newspaper of general circulation,” so placing an ad on our website may not meet your legal ad requirement set forth by the state of Virginia. Knowing this, we have helped state agencies in the reach and effectiveness of a legal ad by publishing a Sponsored Post.
Do you accept obituaries?
The obituaries on Potomac Local News are featured on funeral home websites in Prince William County and Manassas. If you would like Potomac Local News to post an obituary that does not appear on a funeral home website in Prince William County, please email it to [email protected].
Do you charge community organizations for posting events to your site?
No. You may post events to Potomac Local News FREE by visiting our events page.
Will my posted event appear on your social media?
Your free event listing will appear on our website but will not appear on our social media pages.
