Stafford

The sessions come as the county continues to review multiple data center applications, a hot-button issue for many residents concerned about infrastructure strain, noise, visual impacts, traffic on roads like U.S. 1 (Richmond Highway) and Kings Highway, and the county’s rural-suburban character.

Active or recently active proposals include the Eskimo Hill Technology Center (south of Eskimo Hill Road, east of Potomac Creek Drive in the Falmouth Election District), proposing roughly 680,000 square feet of data center space on about 142 acres.


Manassas

“The Prince William Art Society presents ‘Nostalgia’, a group exhibition featuring work by 25 local artists and members,” Virginia ARTfactory announced. “Through a wide range of artistic interpretations, the works in the exhibition serve as portals into moments that feel half-remembered—places once known, emotions once lived, and histories inherited rather than personally experienced.”

The show runs July 10 through August 9, 2026, at the ARTfactory gallery, 9419 Battle St. in Historic Manassas, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 11, from 6–8 p.m. Exhibition programming is sponsored by Micron. Participating artists include Danielle Bancroft, Fatima Batool, Zee Berrios, Staci Blanchard, Larry Burch, Evelyn Chatters, Doreen Dauer, Katie Keller Dugan, Scott Elliott, Michelle Evans, Nicole M Fisher, Kathleen Gates, Sheri Herrick, Lizzy B. Javier, Absku KOY, Sandra Lewin, Donna Liguria, April Mckether, Mark Murphy, Katharine Owens, L Palladino, Tom Payne, Mandy Powell, Tinnetta Putney and Bettie Sperty.


Virginia

“A Virginia legislative report found seven rural hospitals are at the highest risk of financial distress or closure under at least one national assessment model,” The Center Square reported. “All seven reported negative operating margins in 2024.”

Staff told commission members that rural hospitals face challenges including lower patient volumes, higher percentages of Medicare and Medicaid patients, workforce shortages and rising operating costs.


Weather

“A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 11 PM EDT,” NWS Wakefield announced.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon after 5 p.m. with a 30% chance of precipitation, increasing to likely showers and thunderstorms tonight before 11 p.m. with a 70% chance.


Stafford

The Stafford County School Board unanimously approved key construction contracts and a prioritized list of year-end expenditures during its final business meeting of the 2025-26 school year. The actions balance urgent infrastructure needs with fiscal caution amid revenue uncertainty.

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Prince William

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, Democrat, will be joined by area lawmakers, including Sen. Danica Roem, Democrat, of Prince William County, for a data center listening tour stop near Manassas on Monday evening.

The event, originally scheduled at a hotel in Gainesville, has been relocated to the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. It remains set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15. Organizers have also confirmed State Senator Kannan Srinivasan, Democrat, Loudoun, will participate.


Features

“The entrance fees are free today at Prince William Forest Park and other national parks across the country,” the park announced on Flag Day. “Flag Day commemorates the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the design of the stars and stripes as the United States flag.”

Although the holiday itself wasn’t officially designated until 1949, visitors can enjoy the patriotic celebration with waived fees at the park today.


Manassas

“There is a high police presence in the 9200 block of Sudley Road due to an active shooting investigation,” Manassas Police announced. “This is an isolated incident and there is not threat to the community.”

“One victim was transported to the [UVA] Prince William Emergency Room with non life threatening injuries,” police added in an update.


Weather

“Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening as a cold front tracks south through the Mid-Atlantic. Lightning, damaging gusty winds, and isolated hail are possible.” NWS Baltimore-Washington reported.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 1am. Low around 65. Monday brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 82 and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 21 mph.