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Manassas

Manassas Fights to Reclaim Treated Water as Fairfax Pushes for Full Control

By Potomac Local News
Manassas City Hall

Manassas city leaders are pushing back against Fairfax County’s efforts to limit flexibility in the use of treated wastewater from the city, arguing that reclaimed water use is essential for local industry and long-term water security.

During the Manassas City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, staff and council members highlighted the issue as one of five legislative priorities for discussion with General Assembly delegates at a July 14 legislative breakfast. The dispute involves discharges from the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) plant.

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OmniRide Offers Free July 4 Bus Service to Pentagon Metro as VRE Fireworks Trains Remain Available

By Potomac Local News

Residents of the Prince William area have convenient, car-free options for celebrating Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary this year. OmniRide is launching a free round-trip bus service to the Pentagon Metrorail Station on Saturday, July 4, complementing Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Fireworks Trains that Potomac Local first reported on May 22.

The special OmniRide service aims to help riders avoid heavy traffic and parking challenges associated with one of the region’s busiest travel days. Buses will run from two key locations in Prince William County: Stonebridge Garage in Woodbridge and the University Lot in Gainesville.

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Quantico

Marine Corps Base Quantico Live-Fire Training Schedule June 18-July 3

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Members of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group train at Quantico

Marine Corps Base Quantico reported on its ongoing training advisory for June 18 through July 3, 2026, which includes multiple live-fire demonstrations and artillery exercises with overnight operations. Scheduled activities feature live fire demos ranging from 10-64 pounds (non-fragmentation), grenade launchers, 155mm howitzers, and 81mm mortars on various dates, with the public advised to monitor for noise, vibrations, and potential changes due to operational needs.

Residents in nearby Northern Virginia communities such as Stafford and Prince William County may experience varying impacts from the training at the base’s 43 live-fire ranges, which support critical weapons proficiency for Marines and other agencies. For the latest updates, follow Marine Corps Base Quantico on Facebook or visit their noise advisory page.

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Stafford

Stafford County Community Survey Shows Strong Safety Ratings but Concerns Over Mobility and Growth

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Stafford County residents rate safety, natural environment, and parks and recreation as the highest quality-of-life areas, according to the 2026 National Community Survey (NCS) results presented at the June 16 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Weigh Data Center Regulations Amid Resident Concerns on Power, Infrastructure

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During the Board of Supervisors’ June 9 work session and regular meeting, public commenters and supervisors highlighted ongoing debates over data center development, focusing on energy demands, regulatory tools, and local impacts.

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Fredericksburg

Republican Candidates Outline Priorities on Energy, Data Centers, and Parental Rights at Fredericksburg Forum

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Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District faced off Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026, at a candidate forum hosted by the Fredericksburg GOP at VFW 3103 Post in Fredericksburg.

The 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. private, member-rented event drew local party members as the three contenders vying for the GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Eugene Vindman in November sought to distinguish their platforms.

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Battlefield High School Baseball Team Wins First VHSL Class 6 State Championship

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Prince William County Public Schools News reported that the Battlefield High School baseball team won its first Virginia High School League Class 6 Championship with a 6-3 victory over Independence High School on June 18, 2026. Junior Luke Raflo hit a grand slam in the seventh inning to help secure the title, while strong pitching from Alex Kamprowski and Josh Gunning limited Independence’s offense.

The win marks the second consecutive year a Prince William County Public Schools team has claimed the state title, following Gainesville High School’s victory last year. Head coach Jay Burkhart praised his team’s resilience after an early-season slump, with players highlighting the achievement as a long-awaited milestone for the program and its coach of 16 years.

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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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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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