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Chief Vernon Galyen accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department. He emphasized that safety is a collaborative effort. “It’s everybody’s involved in that, not just the police department, but the community, business owners, and community leaders,” Galyen said. He noted the department’s role as first responders serving residents and businesses in the town.


Manassas

Manassas City Police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 4-year-old girl that happened Sunday evening at Dean Park in the Wellington community.

At about 8:50 p.m. on June 7, two unknown males approached the child and tried to lure her away with candy, according to a police press release. Her 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing the men to flee. The mother gathered her daughters and got help from an off-duty Prince William County police officer at the park entrance.


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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two major residential developments on June 3, advancing 67 townhomes in Bristow and more than 200 new homes — including workforce and affordable units — at the Mapledale Plaza redevelopment in Dale City.

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“Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment to all of our graduates. You’re destined for success Cougars. Keep making us proud. We know that you’re just getting started!” Manassas Park City Schools announced.

The Manassas Park City Schools held its graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5, for the Class of 2026. Additional photos from the event are available in the linked Facebook post.


Quantico

“Col. Kevin Cratzer, left, the incoming commanding officer, receives the battalion guidon from Col. Clifford Magee, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Embassy Security Group during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico,” announced Marine Corps Base Quantico.

“A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another.”


Weather

“Dry & seasonable warmth expected to start the work week,” National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington reported. “Hot & humid conditions w/ daily showers & t-storms return to the forecast Wednesday through the end of the week. The hottest conditions are most likely Thursday and Friday when peak heat indices could reach 100 to 105º F.”

The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous heat and humidity building midweek across the region, with peak heat indices potentially hitting 100–105°F on Thursday and Friday.


Prince William

“America’s trails connect people to the outdoors, strengthen local communities and showcase the natural beauty and history that define our nation,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a news release, InsideNova reported. “These new designations expand opportunities for recreation, stewardship and exploration while helping ensure future generations can experience the landscapes and waterways that make America extraordinary.”

The U.S. Department of the Interior designated the free, 7-mile Leopold’s Preserve Trail System in western Prince William County as one of five new National Recreation Trails. The 380-acre preserve west of Haymarket features wetlands, meadows, forests, historic landscapes and more than 30 interpretive signs.


Politics

“People start to feel like, ‘What does it matter?’ I tried, and we’re doing all these things, and we even voted, and we used our voice, and it still didn’t work,” Vox reported. “From my experience with everyday people — Republican, Democrat, left, right, everyone between — it’s all about affordability and corruption.”

“You don’t have to know the nuances of the stock market. You just see that they are getting wealthier, while at the same time everybody else is getting…it’s harder to live,” candidate Tim Cywinski told the outlet.


Stafford

Stafford County residents who rely on the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for books, programs, job resources, and community learning spaces could see reduced services, even as many homeowners face higher tax bills following the Board of Supervisors’ recent increase in the FY2027 real estate tax rate.

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