Prince William

County Streamlines Tent Inspection Process

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County is simplifying the permitting and inspection process for temporary tents to save residents and businesses time and money. Starting July 1, 2026, building inspectors will handle routine fire code checks during their regular visits, ending the need for separate inspections by the Fire Marshal’s Office.

The change eliminates the FMO 149 inspection fee, previously set at $303.45 for the next fiscal year. The initiative came from frontline county employees who spotted overlapping work between departments. Officials say it reduces bureaucracy while keeping safety standards intact.

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Features

Complete Guide to Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show 2026: Dates, Hours, Vendors, Duck Splash, Kids Activities & More

By Potomac Local News

The RiverFest & Craft Show features over 300–330+ artisans, crafters, and vendors lining the historic streets of Occoquan. Visitors can shop for handmade jewelry, artwork, pottery, woodworking, clothing, home décor, and much more while enjoying the charming small-town atmosphere.

The festival spills into scenic River Mill Park, where you’ll find live music, a Beer & Wine Garden, food vendors, and stunning river views.

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Manassas Park

Tax Cut Passed, Yet Average Manassas Park Homeowners Face Higher Bills

By Potomac Local News

Manassas Park City Council has approved a 2-cent-per-$100-of-assessed-value reduction in the real estate tax rate for FY27, but most homeowners will still see their tax bills rise due to higher property assessments.

According to figures provided by City Manager Carl Cole, the average single-family home tax bill is projected at $7,272 in TY26 (FY27), up $190 from $7,082 the previous year. Townhouse owners can expect an average bill of $6,305, up $225 from $6,080. Condominium owners will see the largest jump, with the average bill rising $597 to $5,201 from $4,604.

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Fredericksburg

Domestic Shooting Crash Ends in Parents’ Deaths

By Potomac Local News

Fredericksburg police responded to a domestic-related shooting and crash on Wednesday evening that killed two people and left their young children with minor injuries.

Officers were called around 5:32 p.m. after reports of shots fired. A male driver was pursuing a female driver along Olde William and Emancipation Highway and fired at her vehicle, according to police. The female driver crashed near College Avenue and Emancipation Highway. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her two children, ages 7 and 3, were in the car and suffered minor injuries in the crash.

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Prince William

Belmont Bay Project Approved: 348 Homes, Stronger Wildlife Refuge Buffer, and Community Amenities Advance in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proffer amendment and special use permit amendment for the Belmont Bay development on June 3, advancing plans for 348 new homes on approximately 159 acres while incorporating stronger environmental protections and community benefits.

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Politics

‘Aggression Comes From Within’: Chisolm Resigns as Prince William Democratic Committee Leader

By Potomac Local News
Chisolm Jr.

Samuel Chisolm Jr., chairman of the Prince William County Democratic Committee (PWCDC), announced his resignation effective June 12, 2026, pointing to intense internal party divisions exacerbated by the recent loss of the Woodbridge District supervisor seat in a special election.

In a resignation letter dated June 1, Chisolm described a party fractured by self-interest, ego, and disagreements over its core mission.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Planners Push for Stronger VDOT Coordination Amid Update on Citywide Transportation Initiatives

By Potomac Local News
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission on May 27 received a detailed overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently completed transportation projects across the city, with particular attention to multimodal improvements that will affect daily life in southeast neighborhoods, including Mayfield.

Senior Planner Bailey Thompson presented the update during the meeting’s other business section, directing residents to two key resources for tracking projects: the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan’s mobility chapter and the VDOT Project Search website.

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Stafford

Stafford Firefighters Seek Shorter Workweek

By Potomac Local News

“The average person works 40 hours a week. We’re doing 56. So, if we can draw back and do 42, I mean it helps us, and it turns around and helps the community as well,” FOX 5 DC reported.

“A lot of departments are going to it because it is the best schedule for the fire department. And the fire department is here to serve the citizens, and we can do that adequately with the 56-hour workweek, but we can do it even better with a 42-hour workweek.”

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Traffic

Woodbridge Man Dies in Interstate 66 Crash

By Potomac Local News

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash that happened Sunday, May 31, 2026, on Interstate 66 westbound at the ten-mile marker in Warren County.

Tyler C. Santos, 34, of Woodbridge, was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 westbound when the motorcycle left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and caught fire. Santos was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. He was wearing a helmet at the time.

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