Voters across Prince William County, including the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and the towns of Dumfries, Haymarket, and Quantico, turned out to select new mayors, council members, and…
The Manassas City Council has narrowed its search for a new city manager, announcing that it will interview five candidates on November 14 and 15.
Happy Halloween! It’s scary to think of all the local news you might miss if you’re not visiting PotomacLocalNews.com regularly. Our daily email brings you the six most recent posts, but there’s so much more happening in our community that you won’t want to miss.
Here’s a glimpse of what might have passed you by if you haven’t checked in on our site:
- Stafford County Government Offices Closed November 5 for Election Day
- University of Mary Washington and George Mason University Renew Partnership
- Street Closure to Affect Fredericksburg Voters on Election Day
- Suspect Charged in Woodbridge Domestic Violence Case
- Woodbridge Woman’s Fourth DUI
- Sheriff’s Report: ‘Cat-itude’ Leads to Assault at Jay’s Sports Bar
And there’s even more! Be sure to set PotomacLocalNews.com as a tab in your browser and check back throughout the day. Local stories are constantly updating – you never know what might appear next.
Wishing you a safe and spooktacular Halloween,
The Potomac Local News Team
P.S. Don’t miss the chance to x-ray your Halloween candy – details are on our site!
Our internship program provides college and high school students with practical journalism experience. More than just writing news stories, the program teaches students how to talk to people, conduct interviews, and conduct themselves professionally.
Here’s what our interns are learning and why they joined:
Skills Development
- Interns are trained to conduct interviews, write news articles, and learn the workflow of a local newsroom.
- They practice fact-based reporting and clear, objective writing, particularly for Small Business Spotlight articles.
- Interns receive personalized feedback, with a focus on creating impactful headlines and mastering the posting process.
Program Insights
During a recent meeting, we discussed professional communication and journalistic integrity.
- Interns were shown how to manage their own story assignments and update progress using an organized posting group.
- Kiser emphasized the importance of clear communication, explaining, “As journalists, we strike out all the extra words and get straight to the point.”
Why They Joined
Each intern shared their unique reasons for joining Potomac Local News:
- Jazbia Fasih Chaudhry, from Colgan High School in Woodbridge, said, “I wanted to try something new and gain journalism experience.”
- Rosa Rivera, from Osbourn High School in Manassas, joined because she aspires to pursue a writing career: “This internship is a great opportunity to build my skills for the future.”
- Aya Karouane, of Stafford, recently promoted to Content Manager, noted, “I joined to learn more about my community. Now, I feel more connected to what’s happening locally.”
Real-World Challenges
The interns practice reaching out to local businesses for interviews, facing the real-world challenge of obtaining responses.
- “The hard part is getting people to respond,” Kiser told the group, “but persistence pays off, especially when promoting unique local businesses.”
Our interns are looking to interview small bsuiness owners to write stories about businesses in our community. We’re providing This FREE service to the community in exchange for allowing our interns to interview them. If interested, please email us.
Jennifer Chapman, Ed.D., the new Osbourn High School principal, gave a lengthy presentation to the School Board on Oct. 22 about the school’s accreditation, new policies and student performance.
