In his plan to combat racism released on June 5, Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven L. Walts said it is time to rename Stonewall Jackson Senior High and Middle schools.
The schools, both located near Manassas — the site of the first battle of the Civil War in 1861 — are named for Jackson, a native Virginian who fought for the Confederacy, and is widely regarded by historians as one of the greatest military generals serve any nation.
Mary Lou Jackson, 76, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Robert (Bob) Jackson; her son Richard Jackson (Lisa); her daughter Patricia McLeod (John); her son Ronald Jackson; her grandchildren, Ryan Jackson, Catherine Jackson, David McLeod, and Carly McLeod; and a great grandson, Caleb McLeod.
A visitation for Mary Lou will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 20 at 11:30 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA 22172. She will be laid to rest at Quantico National Cemetery.
A child who either lives in Prince William County, Manassas, or Manassas Park has contracted Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with the coronavirus.
Virginia health officials won’t tell us where the child lives, or the child’s age.
Join us for an awesome Trunk or Treat at the most popular self-defense school in Manassas, at American Drengr Krav Maga, on October 24, 2025 from 6-8 PM. We are located at 10079 Market Circle, Hastings Marketplace in Manassas
Indoor games, creative trunks, great costumes, contests, raffles, and candy!
Lake Ridge residents may have the opportunity to take a dip in a public pool this summer.
The Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association last night held an online public meeting asking residents whether or not it should open the pools for the remainder of the summer season.
Potomac Local News has received multiple emails following a newsletter that we sent out yesterday morning.
Sharon Terrill, of Occoquan, writes:
After years of inaction, Prince William County is moving ahead with its plan to construct a new $16.7 million, 28,000 square-foot animal shelter.
A county spokesman tells us:
