Potomac Local News

Published July 27, 2026 at 10:53AM

Marine Corps Base Quantico will conduct live-fire training from July 24 through August 7, 2026, including overnight operations with demolitions under 50 pounds, 60mm and 81mm mortars, missiles, rockets, .50-caliber, 7.62mm and small arms, plus claymore demos, Prince William County Fire and Rescue reported. A multi-day event runs July 26 through July 31, with additional sessions on August 4–7.

Residents across Northern Virginia may notice noise, vibrations or illuminations that vary by location, weather and time of day; the base operates 43 ranges used by Marines, the Defense Department and other agencies. Rare schedule updates that could affect surrounding areas are posted at facebook.com/marinecorpsbasequantico.

Manassas

Manassas School Board candidate shared posts supporting school prayer, biblical authority on gender and evolution

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2026 at 10:19AM | Updated July 27, 2026 at 10:54AM

Dove [Photo: facebook.com/Dove 4 Manassas City School Board]

A Manassas City School Board candidate seeking the Democratic Party endorsement has publicly shared a series of Facebook posts between 2024 and early 2026 that support prayer and Bible reading in public schools, reject evolutionary science in favor of a biblical narrative, affirm traditional marriage as “one man and one woman,” and declare that cultural opinion does not override what the Bible calls sin.

Murina V. Dove’s public Facebook page lists her association with Manassas City Public Schools. Nearly all of the posts are shares of third-party Christian memes and images rather than original long-form writing. Examples include:

Prince William

Volunteer Opportunities Abound in Prince William This Week: From Senior Programs to Creek Cleanups

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2026 at 8:54AM

Volunteer Prince William shared its latest Weekly Happenings list, highlighting recognition for local professionals and a range of open volunteer roles across the county and nearby communities.

On Wednesday, July 22, Volunteer Prince William hosted a luncheon at Manassas Museum to mark Parole, Probation, and Pretrial Week. The event honored local Parole and Probation Officers for their partnership with the organization’s Alternative Service Program. Officials thanked the officers for their professionalism and ongoing service to the community.

Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Healthcare Reports Half of Residency Graduates Staying Local; Officials Withhold Names

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2026 at 8:47AM

Mary Washington Hospital

Only half of the first 22 physicians graduating from Mary Washington Healthcare’s Graduate Medical Education program will remain to practice in the Fredericksburg area, FXBG Advance reported. The June 2026 class included 15 internal medicine, six family medicine and one family obstetrics residents; hospital officials confirmed 11 are staying but refused to release names or practice locations despite posting identifying details for current residents online.

The 50 percent retention rate falls short of the 70 percent figure once projected by former CEO Mike McDermott when the health system ended support for the Moss Free Clinic and launched the $10 million residency programs. Since the clinics opened in late 2023 they have recorded nearly 14,000 patients and more than 70,000 visits, with nearly 30 percent described as uninsured or underinsured, though no supporting studies or precise definitions were provided.

Weather

Weather: Strong Front Brings Storm Threat Tuesday; Drier Conditions Follow

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2026 at 8:43AM

Showers and thunderstorms are possible early this week as a strong frontal boundary moves through the region. Severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with damaging winds and heavy rain the primary concerns. Conditions turn drier and sunnier later in the week.

By Thursday, high pressure builds overhead, reducing precipitation chances and bringing calmer conditions. Temperatures will gradually climb into the upper 80s, though drier air aloft should keep heat indices close to actual air temperatures. Precipitation chances increase again over the weekend as an upper-level trough approaches.

Prince William

Honeygrow Opens New Restaurant in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 25, 2026 at 1:17PM

Honeygrow opened its newest restaurant Friday at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville, the chain’s first location in Prince William County.

The fast-casual spot at 5055 Wellington Road serves cooked-to-order stir-fry, salads and honeybar desserts. It is the company’s 80th restaurant overall and its eighth in Virginia, according to a company press release. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Stafford

Swim Finals Continue at Jeff Rouse Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 25, 2026 at 12:58PM

The Rappahannock Swim League’s divisional championships are underway this weekend at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center in Stafford, marking the end of the summer season for more than 2,000 young swimmers from Fredericksburg and surrounding counties.

American Division competition with 417 swimmers took place Friday night. National Division (445 swimmers) and Patriot Division (506 swimmers) compete Saturday, with National events starting at 7:45 a.m. Battlefield Division brings 676 swimmers on Sunday. The venue is at 1600 Mine Road in Stafford.

Virginia

Democrats Move Virginia Up to 6th State for 2028 Presidential Primary

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 25, 2026 at 12:58PM

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, VA-7) and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D).

“Virginia voters won’t have to wait until Super Tuesday to pick a Democratic presidential candidate in 2028. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee proposed Virginia as the sixth state on the early presidential primary calendar in 2028, with the election scheduled on Feb. 29 — leap day. It will follow Democratic presidential primaries in South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Michigan under the calendar adopted Friday,” Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, Sen. Lamont Bagby and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised the move as recognition of Virginia’s diverse electorate, strong election administration and national political weight, giving the commonwealth an earlier platform for candidates ahead of Super Tuesday.

Police Blotter

Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Shooting Arrest Reported

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 25, 2026 at 12:45PM

A 26-year-old man died early July 24 after driving through a red light, traveling the wrong way and striking a concrete barrier and a parked truck on Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.

Prince William County police also investigated a hotel room firearm discharge that led to an arrest, a separate shots-fired call that damaged a residence, and two commercial burglaries.