Manassas

Nathan’s Dairy Bar in Manassas Ice Cream Spot Makes Top 100

By Jazbia Chaudhry

MANASSAS, Va. – Nathan’s Dairy Bar, a family-run ice cream shop in Manassas, is now getting national attention after being named one of Yelp’s Top 100 Ice Cream Shops in the country.

The recognition came as a surprise to the team, who first found out about the honor from a parent of one of their employees. “We were honestly blown away,” they said. “It’s incredibly humbling, especially as a small, family-run, local shop. We pour so much love and intention into every scoop we serve, and to have that recognized on a national level—because of the kind words and support from our customers—means everything to us.”

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Opinion

Low Standards and Poor Scores—What Are We Telling the World About Manassas?

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: Markus Winkler/Unsplash]

As Manassas tries to position itself as a destination for major business investment, I can’t help but wonder what message we’re really sending—especially when our public schools are struggling so visibly.

Recent reporting from Potomac Local News highlights that Standards of Learning (SOL) scores in Manassas City Public Schools are not only falling, but are also well below the state average. Osbourn High School and Metz Middle School remain only partially accredited, and our grading policies are under fire for allowing late work and multiple test retakes. These may be intended to help struggling students, but the result appears to be grade inflation and a lack of accountability.

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Stafford

Stafford Man Threatens to Kill Women, Plus DUI, Theft, and Vandalism Cases

By Potomac Local News

A man is in jail without bond after police said he threatened to kill two women and prevented them from calling 911 during a ride near the Wawa on South Gateway Drive. The women flagged down staff for help, leading to his arrest for Simple Assault and Preventing a 911 Call.

Elsewhere in Stafford, a woman parked awkwardly outside the Hartwood Animal Hospital admitted to drinking a bottle of vodka before driving. She was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content above 0.2 and held on a $2,500 bond.

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News

Two Domestic Assault Arrests in Woodbridge Top Prince William Police Blotter

By Jazbia Chaudhry
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

The most serious incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on July 30 at Woodbridge Station Apartments, where 23-year-old Yahziel Tyrik Collins allegedly hit a 28-year-old man in the head with a metal pot during an argument. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

On August 4, officers arrested 53-year-old Bryant Lee Hardy after a woman reported that he assaulted her and prevented her from leaving an apartment at River Oaks Apartments the night before. She later contacted police and reported minor injuries.

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Fredericksburg

AI’s Growing Power Bill: Why Northern Virginia May Face Hundreds of Hours Without Electricity

By Uriah Kiser
Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia could face more than 400 hours of power outages a year by 2030, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy, raising alarms about the region’s ability to keep up with the explosive growth of artificial intelligence and data centers.

The report, released in July, highlights a significant imbalance: while demand from AI infrastructure and data centers is expected to surge by 50 gigawatts nationally, the U.S. is retiring 104 gigawatts of firm generation—like natural gas and coal plants—with only 22 gigawatts of firm replacement power planned. The gap puts pressure on the electric grid and raises the risk of prolonged outages across the country.

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Stafford

New Trail Opens at Crow’s Nest in Stafford—With Bigger Plans Ahead

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. – The folks at Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation just told Potomac Local News that hikers now have more to explore at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford. A 1.2-mile extension to the popular Boykin’s Landing Trail is officially open—bringing the total length from Raven Road to 4.4 miles.

The new trail hugs Potomac Creek’s shoreline before climbing toward Crow’s Nest Point Trail. It’s a quiet escape in a fast-growing part of Northern Virginia, where the preserve protects mature hardwood forests and offers hiking and paddling.

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Prince William

Heads Up: OmniRide’s Changing Some Local Bus Routes

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The folks at OmniRide just told Potomac Local News they’re rolling out schedule and route changes starting Sunday, August 10—and if you ride the bus in Woodbridge or Lake Ridge, this could affect your commute.

Here’s what’s changing: Route 93 in Woodbridge will now loop differently around the Chinn Center and Potomac Mills. A new stop is coming to Prince William Parkway at Church Hill, while the Prince William Senior Center stop is getting cut.

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Fairfax

Deadly Crash on I-66: Manassas Man Killed After Pickup Hit, Catches Fire

By Potomac Local News
Photo: VDOT & Virginia Statewide Incidents LLC

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A Manassas man was killed Saturday evening in a fiery crash on I-66 westbound near the Fairfax County Parkway, and state police are still investigating what led to the collision.

The folks at Virginia State Police just told Potomac Local News that 20-year-old Will R. Hernandez-Villalta died at the scene after his 1996 Nissan pickup, stopped due to a mechanical issue, was rear-ended by a Honda Pilot around 5:51 p.m. on August 2.

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Prince William

Woodbridge Set to Welcome All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Camp

By Jazbia Chaudhry

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Sushi Camp LLC is preparing to open an all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi restaurant at 14000 Foulger Square, between Home Depot and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

According to its website, sushicampva.com, Sushi Camp will feature an all-you-can-eat menu with made-to-order sushi, hibachi dishes, appetizers, and other Japanese specialties for one price.

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