In today’s episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, Uriah Kiser covers graduation week in Stafford County, free summer meals, a record-breaking car show supporting veterans, and a thoughtful discussion about Manassas’ Civil War identity.
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“Stafford Schools will hold 2026 graduation ceremonies from Wednesday, May 28, through Saturday, May 30,” Stafford Schools announced. “Families, friends, and community members can visit the graduation webpage to view the ceremony schedule and access live stream links.”
Graduations are scheduled across five high schools from May 28–30, 2026.
Stafford County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program and will provide free breakfast and lunch to all children this summer.
Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at multiple sites. The program runs from June 8 through July 2 at four elementary schools, with some closures on Fridays. North Star and Rising Star Early Start sites begin earlier on June 1 and run through July 16 but are limited to currently registered children.
“All PWCS schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, May 27 in observance of Eid al-Adha,” PWCSNews announced.
The current school year for Prince William County Public Schools ends Friday, June 12 with early dismissal for students.
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Prince William County Police responded to a tense situation in Woodbridge where a juvenile in mental health crisis held a knife to a family member’s throat and threatened officers. The incident was safely resolved after a barricade was established and negotiations ensued.
Additional cases include the arrest of a Fredericksburg man accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl and a strong-arm robbery at a Manassas area Walmart. Here is the full daily police blotter roundup for the latest reports.
Over 1,000 people have already signed a petition to save the historic Old Bennett School — started by a young resident who said, “This isn’t right.”
Micron Technology has started manufacturing its 1α (1-alpha) DRAM chip at its Manassas facility, marking a significant milestone for domestic semiconductor production and the local economy.
The announcement, made official by Micron on May 22, 2026, positions the Manassas fab as a key site for the world’s most advanced DDR4 technology. The 1-alpha node is expected to quadruple Micron’s DDR4 wafer supply at the Virginia facility, supporting long-lifecycle memory for critical sectors including automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial, networking, and medical devices.
Prince William County detectives have charged two men in the shooting death of a 42-year-old Bowling Green man. The fatal altercation happened on May 12 in the 1200 block of Potomac Vista Drive in Woodbridge.
Detectives say the incident stemmed from a narcotics transaction involving people known to the victim. Taiyon Damari Jackson, 20, of Alexandria, and William Latrale Lisenby, 23, of Lorton, face murder charges along with related firearm offenses. Both men were arrested last week and are being held without bond.
