A combination of a stalled frontal boundary and a persistent tropical air mass will increase the risk of flash flooding in central Virginia this afternoon and evening.
Flood Watches have been issued for much of central Virginia, extending northward along the I-81 corridor into eastern West Virginia. Residents in low-lying areas, near streams and rivers, and in urban areas with poor drainage should remain alert for rapidly rising water levels.
Fans gathered at East Coast Wings and Grill on Liberia Avenue in Manassas on Monday, July 6, 2026, to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as it faced Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega (Coles District) hosted the watch party, rallying supporters in the Coles District amid the nation’s recent 250th birthday celebrations.
One Kitchen, a multi-brand ghost kitchen (also known as a cloud or virtual kitchen), has taken over the space formerly occupied by a McDonald’s location. The facility prepares food from more than 20 national brands out of a single shared kitchen, optimized for pickup, delivery, and limited dine-in.
Ghost kitchens focus primarily on online orders through delivery apps and in-store pickup rather than traditional sit-down service. Customers can order items from multiple concepts—such as MrBeast Burger, Quiznos, Cheesecake Factory desserts, Saladworks, Cinnabon, Ben & Jerry’s, and others—in a single transaction. A Halal-focused variant under the Babaz brand is also part of the One Kitchen family, expanding options for customers seeking compliant meals.
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.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will vote Tuesday on whether to initiate a comprehensive plan amendment that could allow one of the largest data center campuses in county history.
The request, filed as a Comprehensive Plan Amendment known as the Dulles South Innovation Center, was submitted by Sanders Lane Assemblage I LLC. It asks the Board to reclassify approximately 252 parcels totaling about 1,940 acres in the Gainesville Magisterial District from Agriculture and Forestry and Mixed-Use Hamlet designations to Industrial.
Fredericksburg Free Press reported that local museums, historical organizations and living history groups gathered in Stafford County to share the region’s role in the nation’s history through demonstrations, exhibits and family activities spanning the colonial era and beyond.
The event at George Washington’s Ferry Farm aligned with America’s 250th celebrations, offering hands-on activities, reenactments and programs highlighting Revolutionary history in a key Northern Virginia location.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT from 4 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening for Washington DC, much of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC has warned of an increased risk of flash flooding this afternoon and evening due to a slow-moving frontal zone and tropical air mass in place.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office released details of a single-vehicle crash that killed 19-year-old Carter Ajello of Spotsylvania on July 5, 2026. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and fire rescue responded around 5:45 a.m. to the 6000 block of Ridge Road, where a 2009 Jeep Cherokee left the roadway and struck a tree; the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the incident, with next of kin already notified. The crash highlights ongoing concerns about early morning roadway safety in Spotsylvania County.
The City of Manassas shared highlights from its America 250 celebration on Facebook, posting favorite firework trail photos from the evening and inviting residents to share their own photos, videos, and moments in the comments. City of Manassas reported.
The event marked a key part of Northern Virginia’s ongoing America 250 commemorations, bringing families and community members together for an evening of fireworks and patriotic festivities in the City of Manassas.
