“Southbound Route 1 in the City of Fredericksburg is reduced to a single lane between Wellford Street and Fall Hill Avenue today (Thursday, June 11) between 11am-2pm,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “Concrete work will be underway for new curb and gutter.”
“Construction finishing in June 2026 on intersection projects in this area,” VDOT announced.
“Emotionally, he is devastated,” lawyer Thad Furlong said of Jing S. Dong, the Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “He is in very much pain.”
“That is the big question of the hour,” Furlong added about the cause of the May 29 wreck.
Lynn Forkell Greene announces her reelection bid to the Manassas City Council as an independent candidate for Manassas in 2026.
In this Potomac Local Podcast, Uriah Kiser sits down with the former Manassas City Councilwoman for a candid discussion on the latest local headlines and issues affecting residents.
“Despite his past, I believe on this evidence he has met his burden of proof,” Prince William Times reported.
“I just want Shane back,” Brian Donahue, Shane’s father, said as he walked out of the courtroom.
“Strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible today and Friday amid a hot, humid, and unstable atmosphere,” the National Weather Service reported. “Heavy rain, gusty winds, and isolated hail are possible during the afternoon & evening hours. Additionally, heat indices of 100º to 105º F are possible.”
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 101, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight. Friday brings likely showers and thunderstorms with a high near 97 and heat index up to 103, before drier conditions return Saturday with a high near 90.
The ARTfactory delivered a standout year of arts programming in the city, drawing a record 46,000+ visitors and announcing a new partnership to expand access for individuals with disabilities.
During a presentation at the June 2026 Manassas City Council meeting, CEO Talya Conroy highlighted the organization’s achievements since taking responsibility for the former candy factory in 2002. “Our wins are your wins,” Conroy told council members, crediting city support and partnerships for the organization’s success.
Other notable incidents include vehicle tampering, fraud reports, and a public intoxication arrest. This daily roundup compiles the most recent reports from law enforcement agencies serving the region.
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center at 9320 Lee Ave in Manassas after an inmate became aggressive and assaulted a corrections officer. The officer sustained injuries and was treated at a local hospital. A 23-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with assault and battery on a corrections officer. He remains incarcerated with a pending court date.
“Larry was a neighbor, he was a friend of mine,” Manassas Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe told InsideNoVa. “He was one of the people who was instrumental in talking and persuading me to get involved in local government.”
“We in the city of Manassas owe Larry just a tremendous debt of gratitude for his service and what he was able to start and build in our community,” Wolfe added. “Manassas would not be anywhere near as nice a place to live and to work if it wasn’t for Larry.”
