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Fredericksburg

VDEQ Cites Fredericksburg for Wastewater Violations

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Fredericksburg City Hall

The Free Lance-Star reported that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a notice of violation to the City of Fredericksburg in May following persistent wastewater issues, including an overflow of untreated wastewater reported Monday near Lee Drive in the Fredericksburg Battlefield.

Including two recent spillages, the city has seen eight such incidents through mid-June, with details of overflows in February, March, April and May totaling thousands of gallons of untreated sewage, some impacting local waterways like Hazel Run, the Rappahannock River and Deep Run.

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Virginia

Virginia House Budget Proposal Seeks to End Mandatory Campaign Finance Audits

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Spanberger

7News reported that the Virginia House of Delegates’ proposed budget includes language repealing a law requiring audits of campaign finance reports for statewide candidates and certain elected officials.

The move would halt ongoing audits of Governor Abigail Spanberger, Attorney General Jay Jones, Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, and others selected by the Board of Elections, drawing criticism from reform advocates like Clean Virginia and BigMoneyOutVA who argue it weakens transparency in a state with already lax campaign finance rules.

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Virginia

Poll: Voters Urge Caution on New Data Center Approvals Amid Infrastructure Concerns

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Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

“The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 62% of voters say local governments should be cautious about new data centers while 24% think they should encourage them because they create jobs, tax revenue and support America’s digital economy,” The Center Square reported. The national survey of 2,585 registered voters, conducted June 1-4 by Noble Predictive Insights, showed similar views across party lines, age groups and regions, with a margin of error of +/- 1.93%.

In Northern Virginia, where data centers have rapidly expanded in areas like Prince William, Loudoun and Stafford counties, the results highlight ongoing local debates over electricity demands, water usage, land impacts and rising utility costs for residents.

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Politics

Three-Way GOP Primary Race to Determine Challenger for Subramanyam’s 10th District Seat

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InsideNoVa reported that three Republicans — Dave Beckwith, Julie Perry, and Anthony Suttles — will compete in the Aug. 4 primary for the GOP nomination to face U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D) in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. A fourth candidate, Sam Wong, has withdrawn despite leading in fundraising.

The district covers all of Loudoun County, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, Manassas and Manassas Park, western Prince William County, and parts of Fairfax, with the primary decided by plurality vote. Beckwith, a Loudoun resident and Air Force veteran, and Perry, a teacher focused on education spending, debated Wednesday in Ashburn.

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Stafford

Stafford Supervisors Defer Amazon Data Center Proffer Amendment Amid Road Damage, Generator Emissions, and Water Sharing Concerns

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on June 16, 2026, unanimously deferred action on a proffer amendment for the Potomac Church Tech Center, an Amazon data center project.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Woman Among 12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash

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“Jennifer Sharp was the director of technology with the United States Parachute Association in Fredericksburg,” 12 On Your Side reported. Federal investigators are on scene in Butler, Missouri, where a skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 people on board. A post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, and the NTSB has not identified a cause.

The incident hits close to home for the Northern Virginia skydiving community, as Sharp held a key role with the national organization based in Fredericksburg. Wreckage recovery is underway, with a preliminary report expected in about a month.

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Manassas

Bull Run Harley-Davidson in Manassas Closes, Merges with Patriot in Fairfax

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InsideNoVA reported that Bull Run Harley-Davidson in Manassas has closed and consolidated with Patriot Harley-Davidson following a sale. The Manassas shop at 9321 Center St. closed at the end of May, with employees transitioning to the Fairfax location. California-based Performance Brokerage Services facilitated the deal between Lindsay Automotive Group and PVM Enterprises, led by Paul Veracka.

The move combines resources to expand market share and customer service for Harley-Davidson riders across Northern Virginia, building on Bull Run’s 2017 origins from Whitt’s Harley-Davidson in historic Old Town Manassas. PVM Enterprises is the largest Harley-Davidson dealer on the East Coast.

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Quantico

Quantico Marine Corps Base Hosts Independence Day Celebration on July 2

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Marine Corps Base Quantico announced via Facebook that the Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for July 2 at 5 p.m. at Lejeune Field, featuring food trucks, yard games, a performance by the Marine Corps Band, and a fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m.

This family-friendly event on base celebrates 250 years of American freedom and offers Northern Virginia residents a chance to enjoy patriotic festivities with military community spirit.

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Stafford

Rescued Eagle Returns to Stafford Skies

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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported that, alongside the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and Stafford County residents, officials helped release an eagle rescued by the county’s Animal Control unit around Memorial Day. The bird received excellent care at the wildlife center before being returned to the wild.

The successful release highlights ongoing local wildlife rehabilitation efforts in Stafford County, allowing the majestic raptor to once again soar through Northern Virginia skies.

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Prince William

DHS Urges Spanberger to Work with ICE After Child Sex Crime in Prince William County

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7News reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger not to release Jose Nahun Aleman Hernandez, an illegal immigrant charged with molesting a 5-year-old girl at a babysitter’s home in Woodbridge.

ICE lodged a detainer against Hernandez, who entered the country illegally, and DHS criticized Spanberger’s executive orders limiting cooperation with ICE and 287(g) agreements.

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