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.
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 prosecutors secured justice for two men killed in a 2020 house party shooting in Dale City.
On July 10, 2026, Karriem Jackson, 31, was sentenced to 198 years in prison with 55 years suspended, leaving 143 years to serve. A Prince William County jury convicted him August 19, 2025, of two counts of first-degree murder and additional charges including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm offenses.
Prince William County has lost a quiet trailblazer. Zella Salley Brown, the last surviving member of the “Courageous Four,” passed away on June 30, 2026, at age 90.
In 1964, Brown and three other Black educators—Fannie W. Fitzgerald, Mary G. Porter, and Maxine Coleman—were selected to integrate previously all-White Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). With little notice and no public fanfare, they reported to their new assignments the following day. Brown transferred from Antioch-McCrae Elementary to Loch Lomond Elementary, where she taught for much of her 30-year career in PWCS.
A nearly 250-year-old home at one of Stafford County’s busiest intersections has found new life as a gathering place for local artisans, coffee lovers, and small businesses.
The Fredericksburg City Council advanced budget measures on June 23, 2026, to begin operationalizing previously set-aside funds in support of planning for the city’s 300th anniversary in 2028.
Deputy City Manager Mark Whitley presented companion resolutions during the regular meeting. City Council had earlier set aside $250,000 from fund balance for priority #26 — preparations for the tricentennial — but formal appropriation was required to allow the work to proceed. The City of Fredericksburg was established in 1728.
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This daily police blotter rounds up the latest reports from local and federal agencies serving the Northern Virginia area.
Detectives have obtained additional charges and arrests in the ongoing investigation into the June 15 shooting death of an 18-year-old man near Peppertree Ln and Pebble Ln in Manassas (20111). On July 10, a 15-year-old male juvenile from Manassas was arrested and charged with felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center. Previously arrested were T’Kiyah Serenity French, 19, of Stafford on July 8, and Ja Quad Dyzae Andrews Washington, 20, of Fredericksburg on July 7, along with Austin Wainaina Wyman, all facing related charges including felony murder and conspiracy. The case remains under active investigation. Read the full PWCPD release.
A hot and humid day continues across Northern Virginia, the District, and surrounding areas. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 92°F. Winds will be light and variable, becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon.
There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Stay alert for brief heavy downpours or gusty winds if storms develop.