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Residents Weigh In on Tax and Utility Rate Hikes During Manassas Budget Hearings

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. — Residents packed City Hall on Monday, April 28, 2025, to speak out during three public hearings on proposed increases to real estate taxes, personal property taxes, utility rates, and the city’s $174 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

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Stafford School Officials Seek Approval to Buy Warehouse Property for Training, Storage

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools officials are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a $2.95 million property purchase for warehouse and training space currently used by the school division.

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Triune Entertainment Announces 2025–26 Theater Season Lineup

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Triune Entertainment has announced its exciting 2025–26 season, showcasing beloved classics like Annie and The Prince of Egypt, the autobiographical Tick, Tick… Boom!, and a brand-new original musical, Into the Sun. Performances will take place at the Journey Stage in Warrenton, VA, starting in November 2025, promising a dynamic season of heartfelt storytelling and spectacular productions.

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New Parking Lot Opens in Downtown Manassas After Olde Towne Inn Demolition

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – Visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas now have more parking options, thanks to the opening of a new lot located between Main, Center, East, and Church streets.

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A Board Divided: Prince William Supervisors Continue to Clash Over School Revenue Agreement

By Caitlyn Meisner

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – For the final time in the fiscal year 2026 budget season, the Prince William Board of Supervisors debated the merits of the revenue-sharing agreement (RSA) it has with Prince William County Schools (PWCS), again.

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The Future of VRE Part III: Paying for the Vision: The Big Costs — and the Bigger Opportunities

By Potomac Local News

Building a 21st-century rail system doesn’t come cheap. This is the final part of our three-part series exploring Virginia Railway Express’ vision for the future. Thank you for following along.

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Police Blotter: Gunfire in Woodbridge, Knife Attack in Manassas, and Bar Brawl in Stafford

By Jazbia Chaudhry
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Authorities responded to a range of violent incidents across Prince William and Stafford counties, including an exchange of gunfire in a residential neighborhood, multiple domestic assaults, and a pepper spray altercation at a bar. Suspects were arrested or are wanted in connection with several of these events.

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New Historic Markers Shed Light on Occoquan’s Past

By Potomac Local News
Overlooking Occoquan [Photo: Occoquan Town Instagram page]

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Two new historical markers have been installed in Occoquan, highlighting little-known aspects of the town’s early economic and environmental history.

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The Future of VRE Part II: More Trains, More Often: What Riders Can Expect by 2030 and 2050

By Potomac Local News

If Virginia Railway Express’ plans come to life, the next 25 years will bring big changes for riders.

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Nancy Freeborn Britain Resigns from Occoquan Town Council; Bob Love Appointed to Fill Term

By Potomac Local News

OCCOQUAN, Va. — A series of notable developments unfolded at the April 15, 2025, Occoquan Town Council meeting, including a leadership change and updates to the town’s ongoing budget planning.

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