FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg City Council has adopted a new comprehensive plan that lays out how the city will grow, change, and preserve what residents love most over the next 20 years. Unanimously approved on June 24, the Fredericksburg Forward plan is the result of nearly two years of public engagement, neighborhood meetings, and input from city boards and planning experts.
This long-range plan touches nearly every part of life in Fredericksburg—from the types of homes being built to how you get to work, school, or the park. It’s the city’s playbook for thoughtful, people-focused growth.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will launch its summer season with Next to Normal, a Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical that blends rock music with raw emotion to tell the story of a family navigating the stormy waters of mental illness and grief.
The show opens July 2 and runs through August 3, 2025, marking the Riverside debut of this emotionally charged and rarely produced musical. It stars real-life couple Adrienne Hick and Andrew Foote, who previously lit up the Riverside stage in The Bridges of Madison County. Now, they return in a production that digs even deeper. “We talk about the show pretty much every waking hour,” Hick said during a recent episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast. “Sometimes we have to declare a day off from it—it’s that consuming, in a good way.”
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Nestled in the heart of Stafford, Zibibbo 73 Trattoria Italiana & Bar brings the essence of Italy to Northern Virginia. With its warm ambiance and delectable menu, it's the perfect spot for couples seeking a cozy and intimate dining experience.
🍽️ Three-Course Menu Suggestion
Starter:
Fried Calamari
Lightly battered and fried to perfection, these tender calamari rings are served with a zesty marinara sauce, offering a delightful start to your meal.
Main Course:
Chicken Marsala
Succulent chicken breasts sautéed with mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, served over a bed of al dente pasta, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
Dessert:
Limoncello Cake
A moist and tangy lemon cake infused with Limoncello liqueur, providing a sweet and refreshing end to your dining experience.
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The development, The Flats at Westminster, will be next to Rockledge Elementary School at the intersection of Clipper Drive and Mariner Lane in Occoquan. The developer proposed 24 units in a residential community, with an estimated 36 total residents, according to the staff report.
The proposal before the Commission was to rezone the land, as it was zoned as agricultural; the areas surrounding the undeveloped site were residential and assisted living facility, open spaces and recreational and community buildings, including the River Ride Community Center, the Lake Ridge Baptist Church and Westminster Presbyterian Retirement Community.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Virginia Railway Express (VRE) CEO Rich Dalton announced his retirement at the VRE Operations Board meeting on Friday, June 20, 2025. Dalton, who has led the agency since stepping in as interim CEO in 2019 and becoming permanent CEO in 2020, will officially retire on October 3, 2025.
Dalton’s tenure at VRE spans more than 16 years, beginning in 2009 when he joined as Chief Operating Officer. However, his connection to the commuter rail service extends even further. Through his earlier work at locomotive manufacturer Morrison-Knudsen (now Wabtec), Dalton supported VRE operations from the launch of its first trains in June 1992.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg City Public Schools is hosting a Career Fair on June 25, 2025, offering a chance for job seekers to connect directly with school leaders and learn about open positions.
According to Sue Keffer, Chief Human Resources Officer for the division, the school system is currently hiring for 21 teaching positions. Open roles include elementary general education, special education at both the elementary and secondary levels, a behavior support specialist, reading specialist, elementary school counselor, middle school science and librarian, high school math and theater, and several division-wide positions like school psychologist and speech pathologist. There are also openings for a Head Start teacher and an early childhood special education teacher.
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Lewis, since the beginning of 2024, has faced medical struggles associated with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, FND is a condition that is caused by changes in how brain networks work rather than changes in the brain's physical structure.
Symptoms vary across the individuals who are diagnosed with FND each year, including seizure-like episodes, dizziness, speech difficulties, pain, numbness and movement problems.
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Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) employees may get an additional 1.5% salary increase for the 2025-2026 school year, pending School Board approval on June 24.
At the beginning of the budget process in February, the MCPS Board wasn't able to even fund a 5.5% salary increase due to budget constraints from City Council and the Commonwealth.
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Emmanuel Nwokeabia, a 2024 graduate of GMU’s Costello College of Business, took home the $13,000 top prize at this year’s Patriot Pitch Competition for his startup, Viralbite. His platform connects content creators—especially those who already post food photos—with restaurants looking to promote their dishes. Instead of relying on follower count, Viralbite rewards users based on actual engagement.
“What sparked the idea was seeing how hard it is for influencers to earn from their content, while restaurants pay heavily for photos and videos,” Nwokeabia said. “I thought, what if we connect the two in a way that benefits both?”
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – In the final stretch before the June 18 primary, Potomac Local News analyzed campaign finance records and asked each Democratic candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor: Why did you accept or reject money from the gaming industry? And where do you stand on the proposed casino in Tysons Corner?
In the past 90 days, some candidates have accepted at least six figures from casino and skill game interests, including companies backing projects in other parts of Virginia. Yet at a recent televised debate, some shifted tone — either backing off earlier enthusiasm or emphasizing local control. Others have stayed firm in their opposition.
