Quantico residents lost power Thursday evening, May 21, after an osprey nested on an electric pole. The outage hit the entire small Prince William County town around 10 p.m.
Dominion Energy crews responded quickly and restored service. The company identified the osprey on a pole along C Street as the cause. Town officials thanked Steve and Roger from Dominion Virginia Power for their fast work and clear explanation.
Several local swimming pools remained closed this weekend as rain and cool temperatures washed out the start of the summer season. Prince William County announced Saturday evening that all outdoor pools and water parks would remain closed on Sunday, May 24, due to inclement weather.
In Manassas Park, officials canceled the Soft Opening for Signal Bay Waterpark on Friday night and kept the facility closed on Sunday because temperatures stayed below 70 degrees with ongoing rain. The city expressed disappointment after months of preparation and encouraged residents to sign up for text alerts for future updates.
Stafford County Public Schools and Stafford County Fire and Rescue partner on the High School Fire Academy, a hands-on program that gives local high school students real-world training in firefighting and emergency medical response. The program allows students to earn high school credit while learning skills that can lead to careers in public safety.
Class sizes appear to vary. Recent sessions have included around 20-25 students. The latest, High School Fire Academy 7, graduated in spring 2026. The program has grown since its start, with earlier classes having smaller groups.
Stafford County firefighters responded quickly to a house fire early Sunday morning in the 200 block of Choptank Road near A.G. Wright Middle School.
Crews arrived just over five minutes after the call came in, before 5:30 a.m., and found fire coming from the side of a two-story single-family home.
The Prince William Committee of 100 will hold its annual membership meeting and dinner on Thursday, May 28, at Juke Box Diner in Manassas. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes dinner, networking, and a program highlighting local parks, recreation opportunities, and summer community events.
The gathering brings together members, community leaders, and friends to celebrate connections across Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park. Dinner tickets cost $35 for PWC100 members and $40 for non-members. Guests can choose from classic diner options such as meatloaf with mashed potatoes, fish and chips, chicken souvlaki, or gyros, with soft drinks, dessert, and sides included.
Woodbridge District Supervisor Jeannie LaCroix said that while she understands the historical significance of the Old Bennett School, practical realities and the need for courthouse expansion make full preservation difficult for taxpayers.
LaCroix, a former court reporter who walked past the 1908 building hundreds of times, shared her perspective during a May 22, 2026, appearance on the Potomac Local Podcast.
More than 1,100 community members and over 200 cars turned out for the seventh annual Vettes for Willing Warriors at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, setting a new attendance record for the popular car show.
The event brought together car enthusiasts, families, volunteers, and local businesses to support Willing Warriors and its mission of serving wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. The nonprofit provides cost-free respite stays at its 37-acre Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in Haymarket, along with programs focused on healing, recovery, and support for moral injury.
A 17-year-old Fredericksburg teen reported missing on May 19, has been found safe.
She and 39-year-old Ronnie Reel were found in Woodbridge on May 22 around 7:15 p.m. The teenager is being reunited with her family, and Reel is now in police custody.
Stafford County Fire and Rescue units, along with Quantico Fire & Emergency Services, responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon in the 800 block of Wind Ridge Drive in the Potomac Hills area.
Crews arrived within five minutes of the call, which came in just before 3 p.m., and found heavy smoke coming from a two-story end-unit townhome with fire spreading to the adjoining unit. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames while searching both structures. A second alarm brought additional resources to the scene.
