Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Published January 29, 2026 at 7:12PM

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) distributed 1,925 free meal kits on Thursday to support families in need. The effort was part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which allows school divisions to provide meals to children at no cost.

Meal kits were available to all children up to age 18, regardless of enrollment in PWCS. Each kit included two breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and snacks. The meals were distributed at three middle schools: Fred Lynn in Woodbridge (708 kits), Hampton in Woodbridge (571 kits), and Unity Braxton in Manassas (646 kits).

Manassas

Police Await Charges In Fatal Crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 5:56PM

Manassas police are waiting on crash data results before deciding whether to pursue charges in a fatal January collision that killed a 74-year-old woman.

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Health

ER Volumes Shift After Snowstorm

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 5:06PM

The emergency department at Sentara Northern Virignia Medical Center in Woodbridge.

Local hospitals across Prince William County and the Fredericksburg region remained operational during the January 25 winter storm, even as patient volumes and emergency room patterns shifted during and after the event.

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Traffic

VDOT Crews Continue Snow Cleanup

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 4:57PM

[Photo: Manassas City]

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Date, time, place: Ongoing through the weekend across Northern Virginia, including Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Schools

School closures and delays for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 3:23PM | Updated January 29, 2026 at 4:39PM

PWCS Closed Again Friday

“Prince William County Public Schools will remain closed, Code Green, Friday, January 30,” Prince William County Public Schools announced.

Features

This Might Be the Coolest Snow Fort Yet

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 10:22AM

Nazia Sharif shared a heartwarming winter win from her Woodbridge backyard after her six-year-old twin boys turned fresh snowfall into an impressive igloo — with a little help from dad.

According to Sharif, her twins spent several days working alongside their father to build the snow fort, making the most of the rare winter weather. The finished igloo quickly became a point of pride for the family, and Sharif said they’d love to share it with the community.

Features

Tommy’s American Coming to Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 9:36AM

Sweet Water Tavern in Centreville features a lodge-style dining room with wood booths, exposed beams, and warm lighting, one of the signature looks familiar to Great American Restaurants diners across Northern Virginia.

A new restaurant concept from Great American Restaurants is coming to Gainesville, bringing a brand unfamiliar to many local diners to a highly visible intersection.

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