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Safford Brown Subaru of Manassas Shines, Panhandling Debate Heats Up

Congrats to last night’s Leadership Prince William Graduates. I’ve never heard the Manassas mayor weigh in on anything like this. It’s fair to say we’ve never directly heard anything from her. She’s...

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County Leaders Buy $16 Million Plot, Remain Uncommitted to Indoor Sports Complex

On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a $16 million land purchase in Woodbridge. The discussion centered on the property at 13505 Telegraph Road, located just off...

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Manassas Park Farmers Market Bigger, Better Than Ever!

It’s been about 10 years, but the Manassas Park Farmers Market is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! After a decade-long hiatus, we’re thrilled to announce the grand return of the Manassas Park Farmers...

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MWHC Plans Free Community Baby Shower

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is gearing up for its annual Free Community Baby Shower. Following the success of last year’s event, which saw 1,000 attendees, this year promises to be even bigger...

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Manassas to Host Second Annual Puerto Rican Festival

Jesus Rosa, owner of The Puerto Rico Cafe in Manassas, is hosting the Manassas Puerto Rican Festival again. This marks the second year Rosa and his wife, Jamari, organized the event in Manassas. “It’s...

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Afternoon shooting in Woodbridge

Police responded to a shooting at Woodwind Villa Apartments in Woodbridge on Thursday, June 13, where a 31-year-old man was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation revealed...

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Seven displaced, 1 Injured in Stafford County House Fire

[Photo: Stafford County fire and rescue]A fire broke out in a two-story home on Melanie Hollow Lane, near Ferry Farm Elementary School in Stafford County early Saturday morning, requiring the...

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Good News: Chronic Absenteeism Declines, Primary Day Info

Good news to start your week: We’re seeing double-digit declines in chronic absenteeism in these county schools. It’s been four days since life was disrupted in this Manassas neighborhood, and police...

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Prince William Juneteenth Parade Moves to National Forest Park

The Greater Prince William community is gearing up for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Parade, which will be held on June 19 at Prince William Forest Park. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of...

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Limited Tickets for Manassas Rooftop July 4 Party On Sale

A parking garage in Downtown Manassas. Historic Manassas Inc. (HMI) is now selling tickets for a July 4th Stars & Stripes Rooftop Picnic, set to provide the best view of the City of Manassas...

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Omohundro to Lead Regional Governor’s School

Omohundro Dr. Tracie Omohundro has been appointed as the new director of the Commonwealth Governor's School, which serves Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George counties. She joins from...

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Morning Mall Adbuction; Woman Forced to Withdraw Cash

A woman visiting Potomac Mills on Saturday, June 15, 2024, was abducted and forced to withdraw money from an ATM. From Prince William police: Strong-Arm Robbery – On June 15 at 10:52AM, officers...

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Electrical Fire Displaces 8, Damages Multiple Homes

Four townhomes were damaged in a house fire on Saturday, June 15, 2024, near Dumfries. The call came out at 7:57 p.m. Eight people were displaced. More from Prince William fire and rescue: Units were...

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Dr. Taylor leaves Stafford County Schools

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor will leave Stafford County Schools to join Montgomery County this fall. Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the departure of Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor,...

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Volunteer Opportunities This Week

Photo credit: Volunteer Prince William on Facebook Recognize Outstanding Volunteers Does your organization have an outstanding volunteer or volunteer group whose service deserves recognition? Serve...

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Vindman threatens to sue reporter asking about his military rank

Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman The Independent: “A law firm representing the Vindman campaign then contacted The Independent threatening litigation. The letter insisted that Vindman “is a Colonel and...

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17-year-old Shot and Killed in Woodbridge

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]A 17-year-old was fatally shot at Misty Ridge Apartments in Woodbridge on June 18, with the suspect fleeing the scene on foot. Police are actively investigating the incident,...

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Superintendent’s Last Act: Office of Student Conduct Approved in Stafford County

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools The Stafford County School Board has voted to create a new Office of Student Conduct during its June 11, 2024 meeting. School Board member Alyssa Halstead motioned...

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Gainesville Planning Commissioner Dr. John W. Lyver, IV Dies Unexpectedly in...

Lyver Six months into his tenure as Gainesville Planning Commissioner, Dr. John W. Lyver, IV, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024, while on a personal trip to Canada. Lyver, 67, of Heritage Hunt...

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VRE getting cozier with Maryland’s MARC trains; to Reinstate Cross-Honor...

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) services are set to strengthen their collaboration. The VRE Operations Board is expected to vote on Friday, June 21, to...

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