Manassas Park

The Manassas Park Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a rezoning and related waivers that would allow a 321-unit mixed-use redevelopment of a former auto sales and service site near the city center.

The recommendation covers Rezoning RZ 2026-01, Zoning Waiver WAI 2026-01A, and Public Facilities Waivers PFW 2026-01A through PFW 2026-01D and PFW 2026-01F. The motion, subject to the fourth submission of the general development plan and a proffer statement dated August 12, 2026, now advances to the Governing Body for a final decision.


Manassas

Historic Downtown Manassas has a new retail destination. Gathered on Center, a co-op at 9082 Center Street, brings together multiple creative small businesses under one roof.

The shop is led by entrepreneurs Terri Johnson, Becci Clark, Karrisa Knight, and Alexandra Striemer. Shoppers will find an evolving mix of locally curated goods, gifts, and experiences. Among the offerings is permanent jewelry from Striemer’s Bejeweled Era.


Newslinks

Prince William County Public Schools, the second-largest division in Virginia, opened the 2026-27 school year today while regional residents tracked water use, climate planning, student achievements, and upcoming constitutional amendments.

According to Prince William County Public Schools, Monday, August 24, 2026, marks the first day of school for the division, the second-largest in Virginia.


Event

Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!

Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.


Fredericksburg

Dog Krazy marked 20 years in business on Saturday, Aug. 22.

We stopped by the downtown Fredericksburg location at 307 William St. to check in on the celebration.


Manassas

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger will leave office nearly three months earlier than previously announced, the City of Manassas confirmed Friday.

In a news release issued Friday afternoon, the city said it has received Davis-Younger’s written resignation letter. She will vacate her seat effective Sept. 30, 2026, following her final City Council meeting on Sept. 28.


Podcast

A rising senior at Potomac Senior High School is about to become one of the most important new voices covering Northern Virginia schools this fall.


Traffic

“Single and double lane closures are scheduled on I-95 southbound near Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) in Stafford County for pavement markings between mile markers 142-145, along with alternating lane closures between Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) and Exit 130 (Route 3) for bridge maintenance over the Rappahannock River, and construction-related closures at Exit 126 (Spotsylvania),” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported in its Fredericksburg District Weekly Travel Alert for Aug. 23–29, 2026. Work occurs primarily overnight Sunday through Thursday, weather permitting, with all lanes reopening by early morning.

Local drivers in Stafford and the Fredericksburg area should also expect daytime alternating lane closures on Route 1 for roadway reconstruction between Corporate Drive and Russell Road, plus ongoing improvements at the I-95 Exit 126 interchange that include overnight single and double lane closures and limited on-ramp restrictions. Check 511 Virginia for real-time updates before traveling.


Police Blotter

Prince William County police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man found unconscious early Friday outside a Woodbridge restaurant. Preliminary findings showed no signs of foul play.

In separate cases, officers obtained warrants for a man accused of sexually assaulting a store employee in Woodbridge and arrested another man for impersonating a police officer at a county station. Stafford County deputies also handled two fraud reports and arrested a man for public intoxication.


Fredericksburg

The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s request for approximately $6.5 million in federal BUILD grant funding to complete the full National Environmental Policy Act process for a new Rappahannock River Crossing bridge and parkway was not selected in the latest round of awards.

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