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The Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) for the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and recommended priority rankings for SmartScale state funding applications. The committee approved separate lists for the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) regional projects and FAMPO projects. These focused on intersection improvements, minor road widening, and new connectors.

The recommendations will go to the FAMPO Policy Committee for final action. Projects target the 2033-2034 six-year plan window.


Police Blotter

A 62-year-old man was found unconscious and pronounced dead at a Manassas car wash on June 29. No signs of foul play have been identified. The daily blotter also includes a stabbing during a robbery, an assault with bleach, and several other arrests and investigations.

These incidents were reported between June 26 and June 29 across Prince William and Stafford counties.


Manassas

In a unanimous vote, the council approved a proffer amendment that splits the remaining 220 residential units into two buildings: 100 units on the former CSC site and 120 units along the waterfront. The overall project total remains capped at 500 residential units, consistent with the 2016 proffer.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


Manassas Park

The Manassas Park Governing Body unanimously approved the FY2026 A2 Budget Amendment during a special meeting on June 23, 2026, at City Hall. The amendment increases the General Fund by $6,550,328 to $101,633,714, primarily driven by unanticipated land sales and proffers.

City Manager Carl Cole presented the changes. He noted the amendment exceeded the 1% threshold under state law, requiring a public hearing. Cole apologized for the timing, explaining he realized the need about 17 days prior, resulting in only five days’ notice for the hearing. “I apologize. Probably could have handled this on consent last week, but anyway, this is routine,” Cole said. He attributed the threshold breach largely to revenue from the Carondelet property sale by the former Manassas Christian School.


Manassas Park

Kintsu Medical Aesthetics held its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house at its new location in Manassas Park.

The luxury physician-led medical aesthetics practice is now open at 9110 Railroad Dr., Suite 320A. The Thursday, June 25 event included the mayor and local leaders, with tours, refreshments, raffles, giveaways, and exclusive one-day discounts for attendees. New patients received $50 off their first treatment.


Manassas

CoAspire is expanding its Manassas campus less than one year after opening operations there.

The Northern Virginia company, founded in 2013, serves the defense and aerospace industries as a prime contractor and subcontractor. It develops products such as the Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile while providing professional services, consulting and information technology support.


Police Blotter

Other incidents include a brandishing at a local elementary school, a peeping case involving a juvenile victim, and an indecent exposure arrest. Stafford County reported a DUI with weapons and drugs, plus a fraud case involving an altered check.

This daily police blotter summarizes the most notable incidents reported by local agencies.


Podcast

In this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast, Uriah Kiser sits down with Jeremy Coleman, CEO of the Park City Dreamers — a men’s minor league professional basketball franchise right here in Prince William County.

Jeremy shares how the Dreamers provide local talent (including Potomac High School state champions) a professional platform, playoff experiences, and — most importantly — real community impact and career pathways beyond the court. From data center job connections and entrepreneurship support through the Prince William Chamber of Commerce to electric game-night atmospheres at Potomac High School and Unity Reed, this conversation highlights what it means to build something positive in our community.