“What an amazing turnout this afternoon as we officially welcomed Larcomar Cafe Lounge to Manassas Park with a ribbon cutting celebration!” the City of Manassas Park announced. “A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this exciting new addition to our community.”
Larcomar Cafe Lounge, a new dining and social venue, officially opened its doors in Manassas Park with support from city officials and community members during the ribbon-cutting event.
A weapons offense occurred at the Marathon Gas on Richmond Highway, where a 26-year-old Stafford man fired multiple shots during a dispute with a former co-worker, police said. The suspect, who retrieved a firearm from his vehicle, was arrested and charged with several offenses, including brandishing a firearm and reckless discharge, police said.
Earlier, a DUI incident on Richmond Highway led to the arrest of a 39-year-old Stafford man. After a hit-and-run, the suspect was found with controlled substances and charged with multiple offenses, including DUI and possession of a controlled substance.
Earlier in the day, a 59-year-old man was assaulted in an attempted robbery on Sudley Rd. The suspect demanded the victim’s backpack and struck him when he refused. The victim managed to keep his belongings but was injured and treated at a hospital. The suspect remains at large.
Additionally, a death investigation is underway after a 53-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle on Sudley Rd. No foul play is suspected at this time.
“Each year, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our schools that go above and beyond to foster a culture of support, understanding, and resilience for our military-connected students,” shared Kimberly Simpson, PWCS military achievement specialist, as Prince William County Public Schools announced the recognition of 18 schools as 2025 Virginia Purple Star schools. “The Purple Star designation is a powerful acknowledgment of the collaborative efforts that ensure every student, regardless of background or mobility, can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”
The Virginia Department of Education recognized 18 PWCS schools—including four first-time honorees and 14 renewals—for their continued support of military-connected students. With this recognition, 51 PWCS schools now hold the Purple Star Designation, representing 53% of the division’s total schools.
The changes come as recommendations from the Planning Commission, which unanimously approved two Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments for both types of establishments on Oct. 22.
The amendments for tattoo and piercing parlors would allow for more businesses to open in the City of Fredericksburg, as current development is limited.
“As you turn your clocks back, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would like to remind residents to change the battery in their smoke alarms,” the department announced. “When properly installed and maintained, working smoke alarms save lives and protect against injury and loss due to fire. You double your chances of surviving a home fire with working smoke alarms compared to homes without working smoke alarms.”
National fire statistics show that 344,600 home structure fires occurred in recent years, leading to 10,400 injuries, 2,890 deaths, and more than $11 million in property loss. Cooking remains the leading cause of home fires and injuries, while smoking materials cause most home fire deaths.
