Manassas

Ongoing Power Disruptions Hit Manassas Again; Courthouse Shuts Down as Heat Builds

By Potomac Local News

Residents and businesses in the City of Manassas are facing yet another significant power outage on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that have frustrated the community in recent weeks.

The outage forced the closure of the Prince William County Judicial Center at 9311 Lee Avenue for the remainder of the day. The facility, which serves Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and Manassas Park, is scheduled to reopen during regular business hours on Thursday, May 21.

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Prince William

Dumfries Promotes Recreation Director to Deputy Town Manager

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Town of Dumfries has promoted Joseph R. Vines III to deputy town manager, effective June 1, 2026. He will work alongside Town Manager Tangela Innis to support Town Council priorities, strengthen operations, and advance community engagement and sustainable growth.

Vines most recently served as the town’s director of recreation and civic engagement, a position he took on April 29, 2024. He brings more than 25 years of public sector leadership in parks, recreation, tourism, civic engagement, and community development. His experience includes strategic planning, facility and project management, capital improvements, and budget administration.

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Breaking News

Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-95 Southbound

By Potomac Local News

Interstate 95 southbound has reopened at mile marker 113 in Caroline County following a fatal tractor-trailer crash earlier Wednesday morning. Two southbound lanes are now open, though a single lane remains closed.

Virginia State Police responded at 4:51 a.m. to the two-vehicle crash in which one tractor-trailer rear-ended another. The driver of the striking tractor-trailer died from injuries sustained in the collision. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The crash remains under investigation.

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Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Stafford

Beaver Fever Sweeps Stafford: Supervisors Approve Buc-ee’s

By Potomac Local News

After more than seven hours of public comment and deliberation that stretched past midnight, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve the Buc-ee’s Travel Center project at the northeast corner of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive near Interstate 95 Exit 140.

The board approved three related items — rezoning approximately 38 acres from B-2 Urban Commercial to B-1 Convenience Commercial, a conditional use permit for vehicle fuel sales and high-intensity commercial retail with a comprehensive sign plan, and vacation of about one acre of unused former Austin Ridge Drive right-of-way — shortly before 12:50 a.m. on May 20. Supervisors Pamela Yeung (Garrisonville District) and Maya P. Guy (Aquia District) cast the dissenting votes.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Hosts Successful 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half

By Potomac Local News
Natalie Daniels, the female first-place runner, celebrates after crossing the finish line during the 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 17, 2026. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 businesses and several historic sites. The annual race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

Thousands of runners converged on Fredericksburg on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for the 19th annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of athletic achievement and community spirit.

The 13.1-mile race kicked off at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 17, with the traditional howitzer blast on Carl D. Silver Parkway. Participants tackled a scenic course featuring downtown streets, the Rappahannock River views, and the notorious Hospital Hill climb before finishing amid cheers from Marines, volunteers, and spectators.

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Manassas

FAA Approves Name Change: Manassas Regional Airport Becomes Washington Manassas Airport

By Potomac Local News

The Federal Aviation Administration has officially approved the renaming of Manassas Regional Airport to Washington Manassas Airport as its commercial and ticketing name, marking a significant step in the facility’s rebranding ahead of planned passenger service.

The airfield will continue to operate as Harry P. Davis Field, and the airport’s three-letter identifier HEF remains unchanged. The approval clears the way for updated signage, marketing materials, airline ticketing systems, and other operational changes at Virginia’s largest general aviation airport.

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Prince William

Arson Suspects Nabbed Months After Woodbridge Hotel Fire

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Fire Marshals responded to a reported structure fire at the Sleep Inn on March 18 at 9:07 p.m. The hotel is located at 14080 Shoppers Best Way in Woodbridge (22192).

Investigators determined the suspect entered the building, discharged a liquid and ignited it, causing damage to the occupied dwelling. The probe identified two Arlington men.

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