Potomac Local News

Published July 20, 2025 at 9:30AM | Updated July 28, 2025 at 1:55PM

Prince William Ice Center

DALE CITY, Va. – Young girls can lace up their skates for free this fall at the Prince William Ice Center in Dale City and the Haymarket Iceplex, as part of the DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event is open to girls ages 4 to 9 and offers a low-barrier introduction to the sport, backed by the Washington Capitals and regional youth hockey groups.

The Potomac Lady Patriots will host their free session at the Dale City rink, while the Piedmont Predators welcome newcomers at Haymarket. Each site will provide loaner gear for the one-to-two-hour experience, with registration now open.

Prince William

Prince William County Kids Learn Coding and Robotics at Summer LEGO Camp

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 3:19PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A group of curious and creative 10-year-olds is spending the summer building robots, learning to code, and discovering new passions at a hands-on STEM camp in Prince William County.

Held this at Mullen Elementary School near Manassas, the First LEGO League Camp gives rising fourth and fifth-graders a chance to build and program robots while learning valuable skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance.

Stafford

Two Teens Charged with Murder in Stafford Apartment Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 1:55PM

STAFFORD, Va. – Two teenagers are in custody, charged with murder after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night at the England Run Apartments in South Stafford.

The shooting happened around 10:56 p.m. on July 15. Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and found the victim with apparent gunshot wounds. First Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen, Deputy M.A. Holub, and Deputy S.M. Kotter provided emergency aid until medics arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released out of respect for his family, the sheriff’s office wrote.

Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Features

FOX 5’s Zip Trip Returns to Stafford August 15 with Live Broadcast from Embrey Mill

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 18, 2025 at 11:42AM | Updated July 18, 2025 at 4:16PM

STAFFORD, Va. – FOX 5 DC is heading back to Stafford County for another installment of its popular Zip Trip morning show series. The live broadcast will take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 7 to 11 a.m. at Embrey Mill Town Center.

The county’s last appearance on the Zip Trip tour was in 2017, when the broadcast aired live from the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center. This year, FOX 5 called Stafford directly, showing continued interest in highlighting the county as a featured destination.

Stafford

Overnight Fire Destroys Stafford Home, Displaces 12 Residents

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 11:34AM

Just after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, emergency crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Dorothy Lane for a reported structure fire. First responders arrived on the scene within five minutes to find a two-story single-family home, including its attached garage, fully engulfed in flames. The fire had already spread into the attic by the time firefighters arrived.

Crews worked quickly to deploy multiple hose lines to knock down the fire while conducting a search of the home. Thanks to working smoke alarms, all occupants were alerted and safely evacuated before emergency units arrived. Three individuals were evaluated at the scene as a precaution.

Fredericksburg

This One Sticks With You: “Next to Normal” Delivers a Powerful Punch at Riverside

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 10:58AM

Adrianne Hick leads as Diana, a mother battling bipolar disorder and long-standing grief. [Photo: Suzzanne Rossi]

I went in cautiously. I love musicals, but I knew the subject matter—mental illness, trauma, and grief—would be heavy. Still, after interviewing the whole cast on our podcast (the most guests I’ve ever had at once!), I had a feeling this show would be something special.

Before the performance began, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board spoke to the audience during dinner service—an unusual but fitting gesture. Their message on mental health services set the stage for the powerful experience ahead.

Prince William

Corvette Show for Willing Warriors Postponed to August 9 Due to Storm Threat

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 10:53AM

HAYMARKET, Va. – Organizers have postponed the 6th Annual Vettes for Willing Warriors Corvette Show due to the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend. Originally scheduled for Saturday, July 19, the event will now be held on its rain date, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, located at 16013 Waterfall Road.

According to the National Weather Service, the region faces 50–80% chances of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with a threat of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding due to very heavy rain rates. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with humidity making it feel even hotter. Severe weather potential is expected both Saturday and Sunday.

Manassas

Two Teens Shot on Phoenix Drive in Manassas; Police Seek Suspect Vehicle

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2025 at 10:42AM

MANASSAS, Va. – Manassas City Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two juveniles injured.

Just after 1:15 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, officers responded to the 8600 block of Phoenix Drive for reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds.

Breaking News

Updated: Police Identify Man Shot, Killed by Officers Near Potomac Mills Mall

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2025 at 8:46PM | Updated July 18, 2025 at 10:58AM

11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2025 update – Prince William County police have identified the man who died during an officer-involved shooting on July 17 near Garza Way and Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge as Harrison Charles Deppe, 52, of Woodbridge. The investigation remains active and is being led by the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). More information will be released as it becomes available.

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