Potomac Local News

Potomac Mills Shooter Gets Four Years

Published June 23, 2026 at 11:41AM

An Alexandria man with a prior conviction in a Potomac Mills shooting was sentenced to four years in prison for illegally possessing a machine gun.

Jamarion Dawon Jackson, 23, was driving more than 100 mph on the right shoulder of Interstate 95 in Fairfax County on April 17, 2025, when a Virginia State Trooper tried to pull him over. Jackson crashed into a parked vehicle and two others on the roadway, then fled on foot before being apprehended after trying to enter several vehicles. A loaded handgun with a machine gun conversion device was found in his car.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Transfers $1 Million from School Fund Balance in FY 2027 City Budget

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2026 at 11:29AM

Fredericksburg City Hall [Photo: Fredericksburg Va. Government Facebook page]

The City of Fredericksburg’s FY 2027 budget includes a $1 million transfer from the Fredericksburg City Public Schools operating fund balance to the city’s operating fund.

The transfer was detailed during a budget work session and second reading ahead of final approval on May 12, 2026. Deputy City Manager Mark Whitley noted that city and school staff, along with Vice Mayor Charlie L. Frye, Jr. and Council Member Jannan W. Holmes, met regarding the move. Whitley described it as “a good option” that allows the schools to accomplish their goals.

Manassas

Manassas City Council Sets 2026 Legislative Agenda: Water Rights, Taxes, and Local Control Top List

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2026 at 10:53AM | Updated June 23, 2026 at 11:11AM

The Manassas City Council on June 15, 2026, outlined its 2026 legislative priorities for the General Assembly, focusing on protecting water resources, streamlining local processes, ensuring tax equity, and enhancing quality-of-life measures.

City staff presented an initial set of priorities, which were later expanded during discussion. These will be addressed at a legislative breakfast scheduled for July 14.

Features

James Monroe Museum: Where Early America Comes Alive

By Deen Lateef

Published June 23, 2026 at 9:00AM

A Fredericksburg gem reveals the human side of America’s fifth president — and a lifelong reminder of the fight for independence.

As the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary in 2026, the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library offers more than dusty textbooks. It brings to life the personal sacrifices and bold vision of the fifth U.S. president through artifacts that still carry the weight of the Revolution.

Prince William

Dumfries Secures $7 Million for U.S. Route 1 Corridor Redevelopment in State Budget Amendment

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 12:44PM

Overlooking Dumfries, Virginia [Drone photo/ Uriah Kiser / PLN]

The Town of Dumfries stands to receive $7 million to support redevelopment along the U.S. Route 1 corridor, thanks to a budget amendment advanced in the Virginia General Assembly’s conference report.

The amendment, Item 103 #8c, was included in the conference report for HB30 released on Friday, June 19, 2026. It provides $7 million in the first year (FY2027) from the General Fund to the Department of Housing and Community Development for projects in Dumfries.

Stafford

NTSB: Bus Did Not Slow Before Deadly I-95 Crash in Stafford; Local First Responders Praised

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:52AM

Photo: Virginia State Police

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the deadly May 29, 2026, charter bus crash on southbound Interstate 95 in Stafford County, revealing that the bus “did not slow” as it approached a traffic queue formed by a work zone.

According to the report, the bus, traveling at a high rate of speed, struck the rear of a Chevrolet Suburban and an Acura MDX at the end of the backup before continuing nearly half a mile (0.44 miles) through the queue, involving eight additional vehicles and resulting in a post-crash fire in one vehicle. The crash killed five people and injured dozens more.

Prince William

Dumfries Town Council Discusses Landfill Fees, Explores Relief Options for Residents

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:43AM

During its June 2026 meeting, the Dumfries Town Council received clarification on landfill fees charged to residents and discussed potential options to ease the burden on local households.

Town Manager Tangela Innis addressed the issue in the manager’s report, noting that Dumfries residents pay landfill fees under the same structure applied to all Prince William County residents and incorporated towns.

Manassas

Manassas Police Explain Decision Not to File Additional Charges in Dean Park Child Luring Case

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:33AM

The Manassas City Police Department has provided additional details on its decision not to pursue charges beyond wearing a mask in public against the suspect identified in a reported child luring incident at Dean Park, citing insufficient evidence to support other offenses.

In a June 11, 2026, update, police identified Tony Rivas Nolasco, 20, of Manassas, as the masked individual involved in the June 7 incident at 9501 Dean Park Lane. A mother reported that two males approached her 4-year-old daughter and attempted to lure her with candy around 8:50 p.m. The child’s 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing both males to flee.

Manassas

Manassas Fights to Reclaim Treated Water as Fairfax Pushes for Full Control

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:12AM

Manassas City Hall

Manassas city leaders are pushing back against Fairfax County’s efforts to limit flexibility in the use of treated wastewater from the city, arguing that reclaimed water use is essential for local industry and long-term water security.

During the Manassas City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, staff and council members highlighted the issue as one of five legislative priorities for discussion with General Assembly delegates at a July 14 legislative breakfast. The dispute involves discharges from the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) plant.