Kelly Sienkowski
Regional Editor at Potomac Local
Reporter, Regional Editor at Freelance
Articles
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2 weeks ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
Every Tuesday, hundreds of people gather in a Fredericksburg park for one reason: lunch, music, and community. What started in the early 1990s as âLunch at Hurkamp Parkâ has become a regular community event known today as Picnic in the Park. Organized by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation, the event is held on Tuesdays in May and June at Memorial (Kenmore) Park.
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2 weeks ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
Colonial Forge High School’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is more than just a class—it’s a commitment to saving lives, a fast track to high-demand careers, and a transformation of ordinary students into certified first responders before they don graduation robes. Stafford County Public Schools offers an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program as part of their Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings.
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1 month ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
As Memorial Day approaches, local officials are ramping up safety efforts at Lake Anna in response to last summer’s E. coli outbreak that left two dozen people sick—most of them children. In the summer of 2024, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported a total of 25 cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections associated with Lake Anna. The majority of these cases occurred among children under 18 years old.
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1 month ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
For the first time, Stafford County will host a Relay for Life event, bringing the community together for a day of remembrance, celebration, and action in the fight against cancer. The May 10 event is the result of months of work by organizer Tracey Phillips, a longtime supporter of the American Cancer Society.
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1 month ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
A Prince William County Supervisor is calling for a review of how the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park contribute to the operation of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, citing concerns about equity as the office expands its public service offerings and technology footprint.
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