Water authority officials in Prince William County say a failed backup generator led to a sewage spill at the Occoquan River.

After an exclusive investigation, Potomac Local News has learned a tree limb fell onto a power line on Friday, April 3, knocking out power to a sewage pumping station at 13221 Marina Way in the Belmont Bay section of Woodbridge, according to Dominion Energy spokeswoman Peggy Fox.


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On a normal day, Dan’s Wellness Pharmacy sells over the counter medication and fills prescriptions.

But this past weekend, Dan Singh and his employees made trips to Costco to buy some food. The food was not for them, but was, rather, to offer a free lunch to those who have lost their jobs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.


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The Manassas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to allow remote meetings for the next six months during the coronavirus outbreak, as well as to allow individual council members to remotely participate while sick, disabled, or on vacation.

During the meeting, Manassas council members sat one chair apart while councilwoman Pamela Sebesky and Councilwoman Michelle Davis-Younger wore masks.


As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you can now order a cocktail to go from your favorite restaurant.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today announced his latest round of sweeping changes in state liquor laws.


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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Department is about to get a tech upgrade.

The county’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of new in-car cameras for the department’s cruisers. A total of $150,000 will come from the Sheriff’s Office Operating Budget to replace 19 cameras, as well as provide technical support for the new equipment.