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Manassas Council Voices Support for Competitive Teacher Pay Amid Budget...

Members of the Manassas City Council voiced support for efforts to keep teacher pay competitive with neighboring Prince William County Schools during a joint meeting with the city’s School Board on...

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15th Annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo Coming April 12

Classes, Financial Coaching and Experts for Would-Be Renters and First-Time Buyers If you’re planning to buy or rent a place in Northern Virginia anytime soon, you’ll want to make this housing expo...

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MS-13 Gang Leader Arrested in Prince William County; Officials Say Suspect...

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]A top-ranking member of the violent MS-13 gang was arrested in Dale City, according to federal authorities who held a Thursday morning press conference at the FBI’s regional...

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Crash Closes Portion of Route 610 in Stafford County

On Thursday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash brought down power lines and shut down a heavily traveled portion of Route 610 (Garrisonville Road). According to Stafford County Sheriff’s Office...

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Manassas School Board Approves Budget with Many Priorities Unfunded

The Manassas City Public School Board. [Courtesy of MCPS]The Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) Board approved, in a 6-1 decision, the fiscal year 2026 budget on Tuesday with increased state funding...

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Sprinkler System Prevents Major Damage in Woodbridge Townhouse Fire

A fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in a Woodbridge townhouse could have turned into a devastating incident—but thanks to a working sprinkler system, it was largely brought under control before...

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FredNats to Celebrate 2024 Carolina League Championship with Ring Ceremony at...

(Photo | Facebook: Fredericksburg Nationals) Fredericksburg is getting ready to paint the town red, white, and blue to honor its hometown heroes—the Fredericksburg Nationals—after their 2024 Carolina...

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Manassas School Board Honors Top Spellers, Musicians, and First-Ever Debate Team

It was a night of celebration at the Manassas School Board meeting as students from across the city were recognized for excellence in academics, fine arts, and public speaking. The evening opened with...

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Youngkin Blasts Local Leaders on Immigration Policy After MS-13 Arrest

SimVentions President Joe Claire and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) in Stafford County. Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) visited Stafford County today, urging Northern Virginia officials to reinstate...

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Surging Ridership on VRE and OmniRide Buses Strains Capacity Amid Funding...

Public transportation in Northern Virginia is seeing a significant rebound as ridership continues to climb on both Virginia Railway Express (VRE) trains and OmniRide commuter and local buses. However,...

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Prince William Supervisors Unite on Cracking Down on Noise

The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]Prince William County's Board of Supervisors has united in wanting to change the...

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Teachers of the Week: Stafford County’s Theatre Educators Take Center Stage

Stafford School Board Chair Maureen Siegmund, Michael D’Addario of Stafford High School, Lisa Cover Tucci of Colonial Forge High School, School Board member Maya Guy, and Superintendent Daniel W....

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Custom Kitchen & Bath Design – Because You Deserve More Than a Cookie-Cutter...

  At ACE Cabinet & Granite, we know your home is unique—so why settle for cabinets and countertops that come from a warehouse shelf? Unlike big-box stores where you’re left to figure things out on...

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Police Blotter: Assaults, Armed Robbery, DUI Arrests, Break-In, and Reckless...

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]Prince William County Domestic Dispute Turns Violent in Coverstone IV Apartments At 10:10 p.m. on Friday, March 29, police were called to the Coverstone IV Apartments on Cass...

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Stafford Schools Warn of ‘Devastating’ Cuts After Youngkin Veto

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) on Friday defended his decision to veto a bill that would have let Stafford County voters decide whether to raise the local...

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VDOT to Close Rock Hill Church Road Overnight for Pipe Replacement in...

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close Route 644 (Rock Hill Church Road) overnight on Sunday, April 6 for a pipe replacement project near Route 671 (Van Horn Lane). The closure...

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Events Around Prince William, Manassas in April

[Pixabay via Pexels]April will be a busy and hopefully dry month around Prince William County and Manassas with several budget meetings and activities scheduled. Take a look at some highlighted events...

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Five Questions with Tracy from Freedom Property Management

At Freedom Property Management, it’s not just about homes — it’s about heart. We recently sat down with Tracy, a lifelong Prince William County resident and seasoned property manager with more than...

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Police Blotter: Assault, DUI, and Vandalism Cases Reported 

[Photo: Alan Gloss] Prince William County MALICIOUS WOUNDING | ARMED ROBBERY Regency Apartments, Gardenia Ln, Manassas | March 20 (Arrests on March 23 & 29) A 38-year-old woman was lured by...

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Meet Dr. Daniel W. Smith — Listening, Learning, and Leading Stafford County...

Smith Editor’s Note: This is the first in a six-part series called “A Conversation with the Superintendent,” based on a sit-down interview with Stafford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel W....

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