Potomac Local is expanding its coverage of the boards that set your tax rates, fund your schools, and decide the future of data centers across Northern Virginia. Meet Emilie McGinnis, the new reporter who will cover both the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the Stafford County Board of Supervisors starting September 7.

In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Emilie for an introduction to the audience. A senior at Colgan High School who has lived in Prince William County her entire life, Emilie joined Potomac Local as an intern earlier this year. She has already contributed to reporting, including the story on Manassas School Board candidate Marina Dove and the candidate’s public calls to return religion to public schools. Emilie discusses her interest in how local policy shapes everyd ...