Fredericksburg Police Department officers are investigating a shooting in the Bragg Hill area near the 200 block of Ivanhoe Court. As of eight hours ago, one subject had been detained and a large police presence remained in the neighborhood as the investigation continued.
No additional updates have been released. Residents in the area should expect heavy police activity while officers work the scene.
The Town of Dumfries reported that its second Juneteenth Celebration drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 5,000 attendees to Garrison Park. The family-friendly event featured over 40 vendors, food trucks, community organizations, performances by national artist Carl Thomas and local entertainers including DJ Analyze, J. Baxtor and J.A.M., a popular Kids Zone with inflatables and activities, and no major incidents.
The celebration highlighted cultural pride, education, and community unity in Prince William County, with Town Manager Tangela Innis praising the strong turnout and support from residents, volunteers, sponsors, and public safety personnel. The event continues to grow as a premier local gathering.
The City of Fredericksburg detailed plans for its annual Fourth in Fredericksburg celebration, including a full day of events, professional fireworks at approximately 9:00 p.m., and important safety measures due to hot and dry conditions.
Individual fireworks are prohibited in city parks on July 4th for community safety and park preservation, with the professional display overseen by local fire departments. Street closures will impact areas including the 600–800 blocks of Sophia Street, 100 block of Hanover Street, 100 block of Charlotte Street, and the 900 block of Prince Edward Street for the farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday deferred action on a special use permit for the proposed Vint Hill Switching Station, in response to resident concerns and requests for more information about the technology and broader infrastructure impacts.
The project involves replacing an existing switching station (online since 2018) on an approximately 23-acre A-1-zoned site within a 1960s-era transmission corridor. The new gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) facility would be co-located with a NOVEC substation and a Reed Energy battery storage facility. It aims to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards projected as early as 2027 due to substantial load growth, largely from data centers and other developments in the Gainesville and Manassas areas.
Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger and council members repeatedly encouraged residents to “shop, dine, and celebrate in Manassas” rather than heading to Washington, D.C. City Manager Steve Burke and council leaders pointed to the city’s vibrant offerings as the best way to mark America’s 250th birthday.
The message came after a highly successful weekend. Councilmember Tom Osina praised the well-attended Play in Your Parks Day and Bee Festival on Saturday, calling them shining examples of the city’s vibrancy. “This weekend was another example of the vibrancy of our city,” Osina said. Valor Awards recognizing local first responders are also taking place this week.
Lynn Forkell Greene, a former Manassas City Council member and candidate in the November 2026 election, raised pointed concerns about data centers and infrastructure strain during public comment at the Manassas City Council meeting on June 22, directly linking the issues to recent power outages and broader regional pressures.
Greene told council members she is “not against data centers, but I am against the amount of data centers we have and passing those costs on to the residents.” She highlighted demands for water, electricity, and land, questioned the expiration of tax exemptions, and called for stronger collaboration between local officials and state legislators to develop a coordinated response. She urged a localized plan rather than simply asking residents to cut usage amid ongoing grid and substation frustrations.
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The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County announced the passing of the Honorable Paul B. Ebert, the longest-serving commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia history.
Ebert, who served 52 years as the top prosecutor for Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, died at age 88. He retired in 2019.
