There was one person on board the single-engine plane. Rowland A. Babcock, Jr., 78, of Ruther Glen, Va., died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.
The aircraft came down in the parking lot of Greenline Service Corporation, a John Deere dealership located across the street from Shannon Airport on Tidewater Trail. The plane had taken off from Shannon Airport around 10:49 a.m. and was airborne for approximately 16 minutes before the crash.
1:40 p.m. UPDATE: Route 1 northbound near Telegraph Road in Stafford County is now open. One lane on Route 1 southbound has also reopened.
Right lane on Route 1 southbound remains closed due to police activity. Delays are minimal.Check 511.vdot.virginia.gov for updates.
The Meredith House social club, a renovated historic venue in Downtown Manassas, will close its doors after serving as a community gathering place. Founder and President Sean Porter announced the decision Tuesday, citing insurmountable financial challenges.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
Prince William County is preparing its response to a detailed U.S. Department of Justice request for information about its Spanish-language election program, with a federal deadline of July 20.
In a June 22 letter, the DOJ’s Voting Section asked Director of Elections Eric Olsen for extensive data to evaluate the county’s compliance with Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires language assistance for Spanish-speaking voters. The department also notified the county that federal election monitors will observe the August 4, 2026 primary.
InsideNoVa reported that Peggy Curry, 70, a longtime front-of-house manager at Montclair Family Restaurant in Prince William County, passed away while on the job July 11, 2026. Prince William County Police responded to a report of an unconscious person around 4:43 p.m. Saturday and confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene with no signs of foul play.
The tight-knit Northern Virginia community has shared heartfelt tributes to Curry, a seven-time winner of InsideNoVa’s Best of Prince William for best waitress, who was described by owner Francesco Leone as the restaurant’s irreplaceable “heart” and like a mother to him.
After a relatively mild stretch, a strong upper-level high-pressure system is bringing dangerously hot conditions back to the region. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office is forecasting highs near 100°F on Wednesday, with Heat Advisories expected for much of Northern Virginia.
Today (Tuesday, July 14): Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind.
The City of Manassas Architectural Review Board (ARB) held a work session on materials and details for the proposed Center Street redevelopment in Old Town Manassas on July 8, 2026, following prior sessions on May 19, June 2, and June 16.
A 78-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at the Occoquan Commuter Lot in Woodbridge on July 10, one of the most serious incidents in today’s Prince William County Police reports. Authorities are seeking witnesses to the crash. Other notable cases include an armed robbery arrest tied to a July 1 carjacking at Hendrick Honda, a separate juvenile arrest in an armed watch robbery, a non-fatal shooting at a party, and various other incidents.
On July 10 at 6:31 a.m., officers responded to the Occoquan Commuter Lot at 1325 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge (22192) for a crash involving a pedestrian. A 78-year-old man attempting to cross the Gordon Boulevard entry/exit lanes outside a designated crosswalk was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee exiting the lot. The 42-year-old female driver remained at the scene and was not injured. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Crash investigators are seeking witnesses and ask anyone with information to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
City of Manassas reported that beginning today, July 13, through August 14, motorists can expect road closures and intermittent delays at the intersection of Godwin Drive and Nokesville Road due to VDOT culvert work. Work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This schedule aims to minimize impacts during peak commute times in the Northern Virginia area as infrastructure improvements continue.
