I’m excited to share that we’ve just published our sixth “Meet the Principal” post, and even more profiles are coming!
Our Manassas Local Editor, Caitlyn Meisner, is working diligently to spotlight nearly two dozen new principals who have just started their roles in Prince William County this year.
Additionally, Caitlyn has been hard at work posting the responses from the candidates for the Manassas City Council in our ongoing feature, the One-Question Candidate Survey. As voters look toward the future of their city, from taxes to schools, real estate development, and data centers, we’re committed to bringing you the answers that matter most.
Just to the south, Fredericksburg Local Editor Kelly Sienkowski works tirelessly to get answers from candidates running in the federal elections for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
We’re dedicated to connecting you to your community and ensuring you stay informed.
Three of the four candidates shared their thoughts in our second week of candidate survey responses. This feature series aims to help voters in the 7th District make an informed decision by providing insight into each candidate’s position on critical issues affecting our region.
- Explore our Meet the Principal Series to learn more about the individuals shaping education in our community.
- Check out our One-Question Candidate Survey to hear directly from the candidates for the Manassas City Council.
- See our 7th District Candidate Survey to hear from the candidates running for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
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This past week, we broke a big story and garnered international attention for our reporting.
Kelly Sienkowski’s story about the security breach at Quantico Marine Corps Base—home to the Marine Corps War College, The Basic School that makes Marine Corps Officers, the FBI Academy, where all employees receive onboarding and training, and many other high-value assets—happened because she was curious about what happened in our community.
She heard rumors, she investigated, she pressed officials for more information about why it was covered up, and she connected the dots between the attack at Quantico, other U.S. military bases, and the White House.
Many national and international news organizations have taken an interest in us and cited our work. The DoD invited us to participate in a working group at Fort Belvoir to discuss our story and what we learned. We politely declined, as we’ve already reported everything we know.
While all of this newly-acquired attention is nice, our sole interest continues to be reporting the local news for you and your family, the people who live in our communities of Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Woodbridge.
We remained focused on bringing you information about the latest restaurants, school news, adoptable pets, the landfill’s summer hours, and countless other local tidbits you won’t find anywhere else. If you value this type of information, please become a member and support our work.
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Mom always had a knack for seeing through our schemes, didn’t she? Like most mothers, she had an uncanny ability to uncover the truth, whether it was about your mischievous adventures with your little brother, your school report card, or the wild tales spun by crazy Uncle Jim.
In the same vein, Potomac Local is committed to keeping our community informed. With 14 years of dedicated service to our community, we’ve honed our skills in uncovering local happenings, cultivating reliable sources, and delivering timely news updates.
This past week, we’ve shared stories that are enough to raise the eyebrows of any curious mother.
- This concerning incident at Quantico Marine Corps Base would earn a disapproving headshake from any mother.
- Dumfries’ extravagant over-budget splurge on its 275th-anniversary gala would surely cause an eye roll from Mom.
- Germanna’s proud moment of graduating nearly 900 students, a milestone any mother would beam with pride over.
- And the introduction of new restaurants in our area, offering exciting culinary prospects that would pique your mom’s interest.
Every day, we strive to serve our community with integrity and diligence. But we can’t do it alone. Our members play a crucial role in funding our investigative reporting and ensuring we’re there to cover the next breaking story.
This Mother’s Day, honor the woman who always sought the truth and supported your endeavors by giving her a gift that reflects those values—a membership supporting trusted, independent local news.
Consider a Potomac Local Gift Membership—an offering that not only keeps your mom informed but also supports the journalism she values, or get your own membership today!
Happy Mother’s Day,
Uriah Kiser
Founder, Owner, Publisher
Potomac Local News
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On the current trajectory, by the end of next year, the country will have lost a third of its newspapers since 2005. Discouragingly, the growth in alternative local news sources — digital and ethnic news outlets and public broadcasting — has not kept pace with what’s being lost.
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season are upon us. I'm surprised at how fast it creeps up on us every year.
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We're joining our friends, family, and neighbors to mark the occasion and will take the day off. I hope you do something fun on the 4th of July, too.
Here are a few celebrations for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Here's a list of holiday closings.
