Kelly Sienkowski
Regional Editor at Potomac Local
Reporter, Regional Editor at Freelance
Articles
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1 week ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy (RRCJA) will soon open a new indoor firearms training facility on Lee Hill Drive, a significant addition to its training capabilities. The 9,000-square-foot space in a renovated warehouse next door to the academy includes 14 shooting lanes, a classroom, a cleaning and storage area, and full indoor pistol training capabilities.
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1 week ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
On Saturday, over 200 people stood in line to check out a new habit: Habit Burger launched its first of three soft openings before opening the new Chancellor’s Crossing store on Wednesday. The California-based company’s char-grilled burgers are the star of a menu that also features chicken, sandwiches, and unusual side dishes. The new Spotsylvania location is the company’s fifth in Virginia, joining Richmond, Chantilly, Virginia Beach, and Ashburn.
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3 weeks ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to eliminate artificial food dyes from school meals, following the signing of a new state law that will ban certain synthetic color additives by 2027.
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3 weeks ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the annual AA Farm Honey harvest. AA Farm Honey Co., founded by Kenny Allwine, is in its third year of honey farming. Allwine, who works in software technology, started with two hives, which grew to 15 the next year, and jumped up to 25 this year. Allwine, a Stafford resident, got into beekeeping because he was curious.
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3 weeks ago |
potomaclocal.com | Kelly Sienkowski
With its pastel earrings, woodland-themed accessories, and shelves full of colorful handmade creations, To Bee is more than just Occoquan’s new gift shop — it’s a deeply personal tribute to love, loss, and artistic resilience. Owned and operated by artist Thalia Wyatt, To Bee officially opened in May after a whirlwind journey that began with a chance sighting of a vacant storefront last fall. The charming two-room space on Mill Street now houses both her shop and a working clay studio.
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