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Park City Dreamers CEO Jeremy Coleman on Pro Basketball in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

In this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast, Uriah Kiser sits down with Jeremy Coleman, CEO of the Park City Dreamers — a men’s minor league professional basketball franchise right here in Prince William County.

Jeremy shares how the Dreamers provide local talent (including Potomac High School state champions) a professional platform, playoff experiences, and — most importantly — real community impact and career pathways beyond the court. From data center job connections and entrepreneurship support through the Prince William Chamber of Commerce to electric game-night atmospheres at Potomac High School and Unity Reed, this conversation highlights what it means to build something positive in our community.

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Virginia State Police Seek Witnesses to Two I-95 Crashes

By Potomac Local News

Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s help with information about two recent crashes on Interstate 95 in the region.

The first happened early today, June 26, 2026. Around 4:08 a.m., a dark-colored Honda Civic traveling northbound at a possible high rate of speed left the road and overturned in the median at the 117-mile marker in Spotsylvania County. The 26-year-old male driver died from his injuries.

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Manassas

Manassas Plant Leak Prompts Chlorine Odor Alert

By Potomac Local News
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Manassas officials say a chemical leak at the city’s Water Treatment Plant caused no injuries or risk to drinking water.

Approximately 2,500 gallons of sodium hypochlorite leaked from a supplier’s truck hose early Thursday morning, June 25, at the plant located between Glenkirk and Rollins Ford roads in Nokesville. Staff quickly contained the spill on site and followed emergency procedures to prevent any material from reaching city or Prince William County waterways.

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Prince William

Arrests Made in Manassas-Area Shooting Death

By Potomac Local News
Alexander Medrano

Prince William County police have arrested two people in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Manassas man.

Detectives charged Markiss Alexander Medrano, 18, of Manassas, and a 16-year-old male juvenile from Manassas with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both were arrested June 25. Medrano is being held without bond, while the juvenile is at the Juvenile Detention Center. Court dates are pending.

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Prince William Approves 500-Bed Student Housing at Innovation Park for George Mason University

By Potomac Local News
Cody W. Edwards, Dean of the College of Science at George Mason University, speaks at an event on the university’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas. The campus anchors Innovation Park, where Prince William County recently approved new student housing to support GMU’s growth.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new student housing at Innovation Park on June 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to support George Mason University’s growth and strengthen the county’s innovation ecosystem.

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Manassas

MCPS Advances New Strategic Plan for 2028-2032 School Years

By Potomac Local News
Manassas City School Board

Manassas City Public Schools is developing a new strategic plan set to launch in July 2027 that will guide the division through Fiscal Years 2028-2032. The plan will retain the current “student academic success supported by pillars” framework but deepen each pillar with more specific strategies and performance metrics.

Jennifer Cassata, Executive Director of Accountability and Finance, presented the update at the June 23, 2026, MCPS School Board meeting. She outlined the multi-phase process that began with a strategic plan steering committee convening in December 2025. The committee, representing all schools and the central office, reviewed the existing vision and mission statements and identified potential core values.In spring 2026 (Phase 1), input was gathered through meetings with principals and assistant principals, central office departments, cabinet discussions, and focus groups with teacher and school-based support staff. Board members provided additional feedback during the prior week’s retreat.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Police Name Victim in Ivanhoe Court Homicide

By Potomac Local News

Witnesses described a suspect, and officers quickly detained Emmanuel Killeen, 24, also of Fredericksburg, nearby. Killeen was found in possession of two firearms and has been charged with two counts of carrying a concealed weapon. He is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and remains a person of interest in the homicide. A verbal argument between the victim and another party preceded the shooting, according to the initial investigation.

Detectives continue to process evidence at the scene. The department has increased patrol presence in the Bragg Hill area and thanked the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance. The Fredericksburg Police Department expressed its deepest condolences to Ruiz Mejia’s family and friends.

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Town of Dumfries Sets Attendance Record at Second Juneteenth Celebration

By Potomac Local News
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The Town of Dumfries reported that its second Juneteenth Celebration drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 5,000 attendees to Garrison Park. The family-friendly event featured over 40 vendors, food trucks, community organizations, performances by national artist Carl Thomas and local entertainers including DJ Analyze, J. Baxtor and J.A.M., a popular Kids Zone with inflatables and activities, and no major incidents.

The celebration highlighted cultural pride, education, and community unity in Prince William County, with Town Manager Tangela Innis praising the strong turnout and support from residents, volunteers, sponsors, and public safety personnel. The event continues to grow as a premier local gathering.

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Fredericksburg Set for Fourth of July Festivities with Street Closures and Fireworks

By Potomac Local News

The City of Fredericksburg detailed plans for its annual Fourth in Fredericksburg celebration, including a full day of events, professional fireworks at approximately 9:00 p.m., and important safety measures due to hot and dry conditions.

Individual fireworks are prohibited in city parks on July 4th for community safety and park preservation, with the professional display overseen by local fire departments. Street closures will impact areas including the 600–800 blocks of Sophia Street, 100 block of Hanover Street, 100 block of Charlotte Street, and the 900 block of Prince Edward Street for the farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Defer Vint Hill Switching Station Decision Amid Resident Concerns

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday deferred action on a special use permit for the proposed Vint Hill Switching Station, in response to resident concerns and requests for more information about the technology and broader infrastructure impacts.

The project involves replacing an existing switching station (online since 2018) on an approximately 23-acre A-1-zoned site within a 1960s-era transmission corridor. The new gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) facility would be co-located with a NOVEC substation and a Reed Energy battery storage facility. It aims to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards projected as early as 2027 due to substantial load growth, largely from data centers and other developments in the Gainesville and Manassas areas.

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