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Business

Malawi’s Pizza at Spotsylvania Towne Center Has Closed—Here’s Their Goodbye

By Potomac Local News

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – A popular local pizza spot known for its mission-driven dining has officially closed its doors. The owners of Malawi’s Pizza in Spotsylvania Towne Center near Fredericksburg shared the news, saying the decision was made for personal reasons.

Malawi’s Pizza first opened in Fredericksburg in 2016 and quickly became more than just a restaurant—it was a place where the community gathered. In 2021, Potomac Local News covered the launch of their food truck, which took their “Pizza With a Purpose” mission on the road, expanding their reach while continuing to support meals for children in Malawi, Africa.

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Dale City Kills 56-Year-Old Man

By Potomac Local News

A man died early Tuesday morning after crashing his motorcycle in Dale City. Police say 56-year-old Gary Virgil Teman was riding a 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide east on Dale Boulevard just after 1:40 a.m. when he failed to make a curve near Greenwood Drive and veered off the road, striking a parked vehicle.

Teman was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators later determined he did not have a motorcycle endorsement. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.

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Manassas

Congressman Subramanyam Stops by Birmingham Green to Talk Elder Care

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) dropped by Birmingham Green on July 30 to see firsthand how this nearly century-old senior care center is serving vulnerable older adults in our region—and to talk about the urgent CNA shortage affecting facilities like it across the country.

The Congressman toured the center’s Willow Oaks Assisted Living, visited with residents, chatted with staff, and even tested his reflexes in their rehab clinic. He spent time in the facility’s CNA training room, where Birmingham Green offers completely free training to help address the national shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants—a shortage that’s reached more than 100,000 positions.

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Opinion

Low Standards and Poor Scores—What Are We Telling the World About Manassas?

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As Manassas tries to position itself as a destination for major business investment, I can’t help but wonder what message we’re really sending—especially when our public schools are struggling so visibly.

Recent reporting from Potomac Local News highlights that Standards of Learning (SOL) scores in Manassas City Public Schools are not only falling, but are also well below the state average. Osbourn High School and Metz Middle School remain only partially accredited, and our grading policies are under fire for allowing late work and multiple test retakes. These may be intended to help struggling students, but the result appears to be grade inflation and a lack of accountability.

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Stafford

Stafford Man Threatens to Kill Women, Plus DUI, Theft, and Vandalism Cases

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A man is in jail without bond after police said he threatened to kill two women and prevented them from calling 911 during a ride near the Wawa on South Gateway Drive. The women flagged down staff for help, leading to his arrest for Simple Assault and Preventing a 911 Call.

Elsewhere in Stafford, a woman parked awkwardly outside the Hartwood Animal Hospital admitted to drinking a bottle of vodka before driving. She was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content above 0.2 and held on a $2,500 bond.

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New Trail Opens at Crow’s Nest in Stafford—With Bigger Plans Ahead

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. – The folks at Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation just told Potomac Local News that hikers now have more to explore at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford. A 1.2-mile extension to the popular Boykin’s Landing Trail is officially open—bringing the total length from Raven Road to 4.4 miles.

The new trail hugs Potomac Creek’s shoreline before climbing toward Crow’s Nest Point Trail. It’s a quiet escape in a fast-growing part of Northern Virginia, where the preserve protects mature hardwood forests and offers hiking and paddling.

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Heads Up: OmniRide’s Changing Some Local Bus Routes

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The folks at OmniRide just told Potomac Local News they’re rolling out schedule and route changes starting Sunday, August 10—and if you ride the bus in Woodbridge or Lake Ridge, this could affect your commute.

Here’s what’s changing: Route 93 in Woodbridge will now loop differently around the Chinn Center and Potomac Mills. A new stop is coming to Prince William Parkway at Church Hill, while the Prince William Senior Center stop is getting cut.

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Fairfax

Deadly Crash on I-66: Manassas Man Killed After Pickup Hit, Catches Fire

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A Manassas man was killed Saturday evening in a fiery crash on I-66 westbound near the Fairfax County Parkway, and state police are still investigating what led to the collision.

The folks at Virginia State Police just told Potomac Local News that 20-year-old Will R. Hernandez-Villalta died at the scene after his 1996 Nissan pickup, stopped due to a mechanical issue, was rear-ended by a Honda Pilot around 5:51 p.m. on August 2.

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