Potomac Local News

Published September 30, 2025 at 7:56AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County earned a 2025 Government Experience Project Award in the County Government Category from the Center for Digital Government (CDG) for its Demographics Hub – an interactive, web platform that makes county demographic information easily accessible to residents, businesses and policymakers.

Launched in 2024, the hub provides on-demand access to up-to-date population, housing and economic data, significantly enhancing transparency and informed decision-making. Instead of digging through static tables or reports, users can now:

Quantico

Trump, Hegseth to address military leaders at Quantico amid traffic, congressional concerns

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2025 at 7:34PM

QUANTICO, Va. – President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to attend a high-profile gathering of U.S. military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The summit, which will bring together more than 800 generals, admirals, and their senior enlisted advisers, aims to reinforce a “warrior ethos” within the armed forces.

The event has raised concerns among lawmakers, military officials, and local commuters, with questions about security, costs, and the potential politicization of the military.

News

Lawsuit Against Prince William Chair Jefferson Raises Fears of Chilling Effect on Public Engagement

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2025 at 3:00PM

Desundra Jefferson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large [Photo: Alan Gloss]

A federal lawsuit filed against Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson At-large is raising alarms among local officials and candidates, who warn it could discourage public dialogue on controversial development projects.

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Event

3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Image Church

October 26, 2025 2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Image Church

13900 Church Hill Drive

Woodbridge, Virginia 20191

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3rd annual free community event that brings our neighbors right to our parking lot for a day of fun. Trick or Treating, games, raffle, photo booth, free food!

Stafford

Movie theater developer warns Stafford: Approve townhomes or face 453 apartments

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2025 at 2:30PM

Stafford’s long-delayed Garrison at Stafford project boiled over when developer Robert Pence warned county planners he could scrap promises of townhomes and retail — and instead build 453 apartments by-right.

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Prince William

Prince William Schools Outperform State SOL Averages

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 29, 2025 at 2:00PM

Prince William County Schools' Standards of Learning scores from the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. [Data courtesy of the Virginia Department of Education]

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Manassas

Manassas May Change Its Noise Ordinance For Car Washes

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 29, 2025 at 1:00PM

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Police Blotter

Woman hit by car, man faces multiple charges

By Press Release

Published September 29, 2025 at 11:51AM

A serious incident occurred on Tyson Drive, where a man struck a woman with his vehicle. Responding officers found the suspect at a nearby 7-Eleven, according to the sheriff’s office.

He was charged with assault and battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and driving a child without proper restraints. He is currently held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a secured bond.

Police Blotter

Body found in Powells Creek, no foul play suspected

By Press Release

Published September 29, 2025 at 11:00AM

A missing 34-year-old man’s body was discovered in Powells Creek near Dyers Mill Ct in Woodbridge.

Officers responded to the area on September 27 after information from an investigation led them to the location. The man had been reported missing and endangered on September 25. Preliminary findings show no signs of foul play, and the body was sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities assure there is no threat to the community.

Schools

Stafford’s New Schools Start Small as Teacher Transfers Open This Fall

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2025 at 10:30AM

An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

The new elementary schools and Hartwood are part of Stafford’s broader strategy to relieve overcrowding and rebalance school boundaries. In a March 2025 article, Potomac Local noted that the division’s redistricting plan (Scenario Green) aimed to open ES-18 and ES-19 near 95 percent capacity initially, ensuring none exceed capacity in year one. (Potomac Local News)

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