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Man accused of damaging Iwo Jima memorial faces federal charges

By Alan Gloss
Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano. Photo: Prince William County Police Department

A Mexican national accused of damaging the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico faces federal charges upon his transfer to federal custody, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, remains in Prince William County custody following an Oct. 26 bond hearing in Prince William County Circuit Court. Judge Petula Metzler reversed a cashless bail order issued by Prince William General District Judge Fernando Villarroel, setting a $2,500 bond and ordering mental health screening and treatment as conditions of release.

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Exclusive: Police, Homeowner Dispute Guzman’s Bridlewood Canvassing Claim

By Alan Gloss

Former Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman took to social media claiming police were called to protect her and campaign staff after they were “followed and threatened for 45 minutes by a man in a truck” in the Bridlewood subdivision in Gainesville.

Police reports and the homeowner involved tell a different story. On the evening of Friday, September 12, 2025, a Guzman campaign worker canvassing in Bridlewood for the Democrat’s reelection bid was confronted by a homeowner who said the community was private and had no-trespassing signs posted at all entrances.

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Prince William County Holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony 24 Years After Terror Attacks

By Alan Gloss
Max and Paula Gonzalez, who were in New York City during the terror attacks, spend a quiet moment together in the County’s 9/11 memorial. Paula was in One World Trade Center and lost two co-workers in the attacks. Max spent 191 days at ground zero participating in the cleanup efforts with the NY Guard. They now call Prince William County home (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Prince William County marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks with a memorial ceremony at the Liberty Memorial Fountain on September 11, 2025.

County officials, first responders, and residents gathered to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed that day, including 22 Prince William County residents.

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Roem, Lawson Push Supervisors to Drop Digital Gateway Appeal

By Uriah Kiser and Alan Gloss

MANASSAS, Va. – As Prince William supervisors prepare for a September 9 vote on whether to appeal the voiding of the Prince William Digital Gateway, voices on both sides of the political aisle are urging them to let the ruling stand.

State Senator Danica Roem (D–Prince William County, Manassas) said in a statement that the board should “cut its losses” and stop spending tax dollars on a case already rejected twice in court. She noted Judge Kimberly Irving’s remark that she did not expect the county’s appeal to succeed, and called attention to the vacant Gainesville District seat. “The people of Gainesville District once again do not have full and equal representation compared to the other magisterial district residents on what amounts to a hugely consequential matter,” Roem said.

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Schools

PWEA Hearing Stretches 16 Hours as VEA Considers Trusteeship

By Alan Gloss
Members of PWEA gather around Broderick Dunn (second row, center), the lawyer representing the ousted board in the lobby of the Holiday Inn in Manassas. Members were not allowed to be in the hearing room so many gathered in the hotel lobby to watch a video of the hearing. (Photo courtesy of PWEA)

The fate of the Prince William Education Association (PWEA) remains undecided after a nearly 16-hour hearing before the Virginia Education Association (VEA) board on August 23, 2025, near Manassas.

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Features

Prince William County Fair Draws Crowds for Annual Summer Tradition

By Alan Gloss
Ryan Davis of Stafford, shows his daughters around the poultry barn. [Photo: Alan Gloss]

The fair hosts carnival rides, animal shows, arts and craft vendors, and grandstand events such as a demolition derby, quad racing, and monster trucks. Adult admission is $25, and children are $15.

Admission includes parking, grandstand and midway shows, interactive animal exhibits, and home-arts demonstrations, but does not include midway rides—those require separate wristbands or individual ride tickets. More information is available online. 

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Exclusive: Hansford Blocked from Returning to PWCS After VEA Takeover of Local Teachers Union

By Alan Gloss

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has told suspended Prince William Education Association (PWEA) president Maggie Hansford it will not consider her for employment, citing concerns raised in the Virginia Education Association’s (VEA) recent takeover of the local teachers union.

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PWEA Shake-Up: Alcohol, Pajama Parties, and Union Infighting — Ousted Board Members Speak Out

By Alan Gloss

The Virginia Education Association (VEA) will hold a formal hearing on August 23, 2025, to determine the future of the Prince William Education Association (PWEA), which it placed under emergency trusteeship in late July.

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Landrum Outlines Vision for Gainesville, Takes Aim at Data Centers

By Alan Gloss
Brian Landrum and his wife, Nicole

In a recent interview, Brian Landrum, a Republican candidate for the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, shared his vision and plans for the community. Landrum, an attorney and consultant, emphasized putting residents first and ensuring development benefits the community.

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Manassas

Community Fundraiser Draws Crowd, Raises Thousands for Local Food Programs

By Alan Gloss
Patty Kuntz from the Haymarket Food Pantry holds up their annual report. According to the report 43% of Prince William households are experiencing some sort of food insecurity.

Approximately 150 people attended a fundraiser at the Harris Pavilion in downtown Manassas on Sunday, July 27, 2025, to support food assistance programs in the greater Prince William County area. The event raised over $5,200, which will be divided equally among three local organizations: Haymarket Food Pantry, Action in the Community Through Service (ACTS), and Creating Foundations for Hope (CFH).

Several elected officials participated, including members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) and state legislators. One of the event’s main attractions was a dunk tank, where attendees could donate money for a chance to dunk local officials.

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