Potomac Local News

Published July 14, 2026 at 11:39AM

Prince William County is preparing its response to a detailed U.S. Department of Justice request for information about its Spanish-language election program, with a federal deadline of July 20.

In a June 22 letter, the DOJ’s Voting Section asked Director of Elections Eric Olsen for extensive data to evaluate the county’s compliance with Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires language assistance for Spanish-speaking voters. The department also notified the county that federal election monitors will observe the August 4, 2026 primary.

Prince William

Montclair Family Restaurant Mourns Beloved Manager Peggy Curry

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2026 at 11:36AM

Peggy Curry, left, the dedicated front-of-house manager who died while working at Montclair Family Restaurant on July 11, 2026, pictured with owner Francesco Leone. Curry was a beloved community figure and seven-time Best of Prince William award winner known for her kindness and warmth.

InsideNoVa reported that Peggy Curry, 70, a longtime front-of-house manager at Montclair Family Restaurant in Prince William County, passed away while on the job July 11, 2026. Prince William County Police responded to a report of an unconscious person around 4:43 p.m. Saturday and confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene with no signs of foul play.

The tight-knit Northern Virginia community has shared heartfelt tributes to Curry, a seven-time winner of InsideNoVa’s Best of Prince William for best waitress, who was described by owner Francesco Leone as the restaurant’s irreplaceable “heart” and like a mother to him.

Weather

Scorching Heat Returns to Northern Virginia: Heat Advisories Likely Wednesday with Poor Air Quality

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2026 at 11:23AM

After a relatively mild stretch, a strong upper-level high-pressure system is bringing dangerously hot conditions back to the region. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office is forecasting highs near 100°F on Wednesday, with Heat Advisories expected for much of Northern Virginia.

Today (Tuesday, July 14): Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind.

Event

Centennial Celebration BBQ

October 10, 2026 12:00 pm -6:00 pm

Event location

American Legion Post #28, Buck Keyes

17934 Liming LANE

Triangle, Virginia 22172

Add to Calendar

Good Afternoon

The American Legion Post #28 (Buck Keyes) in Triangle, Virginia is celebrating 100 years of comradery and community service to the state of Virginia and the United States of America. The Post will be hosting a Centennial celebration on October 10th, 2026, from 12 noon until 6 pm. Free food and fun for all! Please publish our invitation to the public as you possibly can. Thank you. The address and the Point of Contact are as follows:

Manassas

Historic Character vs. Density: Residents Challenge Center Street Project at ARB Work Session

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2026 at 3:00PM

Proposed Center Street redevelopment rendering showing the multifamily building wrapping around the historic Meredith House at the intersection of Center and Zebedee streets in Old Town Manassas. The design, discussed at the July 8, 2026, Architectural Review Board work session, has drawn significant public concern over scale, massing, and compatibility with the historic district. (Rendering courtesy of project design team / Penny Design Group)

<a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/potomaclocalnews">Manassas Residents Push Back on Massive Center Str | RSS.com</a>

The City of Manassas Architectural Review Board (ARB) held a work session on materials and details for the proposed Center Street redevelopment in Old Town Manassas on July 8, 2026, following prior sessions on May 19, June 2, and June 16.

Prince William

Police Blotter: Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Armed Robberies Reported

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2026 at 2:20PM

Mi Tierra Deli burglary suspect

A 78-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at the Occoquan Commuter Lot in Woodbridge on July 10, one of the most serious incidents in today’s Prince William County Police reports. Authorities are seeking witnesses to the crash. Other notable cases include an armed robbery arrest tied to a July 1 carjacking at Hendrick Honda, a separate juvenile arrest in an armed watch robbery, a non-fatal shooting at a party, and various other incidents.

On July 10 at 6:31 a.m., officers responded to the Occoquan Commuter Lot at 1325 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge (22192) for a crash involving a pedestrian. A 78-year-old man attempting to cross the Gordon Boulevard entry/exit lanes outside a designated crosswalk was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee exiting the lot. The 42-year-old female driver remained at the scene and was not injured. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Crash investigators are seeking witnesses and ask anyone with information to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Manassas

Manassas Road Work: Godwin Drive and Nokesville Road Closures Start Today

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2026 at 2:15PM

City of Manassas reported that beginning today, July 13, through August 14, motorists can expect road closures and intermittent delays at the intersection of Godwin Drive and Nokesville Road due to VDOT culvert work. Work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This schedule aims to minimize impacts during peak commute times in the Northern Virginia area as infrastructure improvements continue.

Prince William

Man Gets 143 Years for 2020 Dale City Double Murder

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2026 at 1:48PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Prince William County prosecutors secured justice for two men killed in a 2020 house party shooting in Dale City.

On July 10, 2026, Karriem Jackson, 31, was sentenced to 198 years in prison with 55 years suspended, leaving 143 years to serve. A Prince William County jury convicted him August 19, 2025, of two counts of first-degree murder and additional charges including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm offenses.

Prince William

Prince William County Mourns Zella Salley Brown, Last of the ‘Courageous Four’

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2026 at 3:32PM

Prince William County has lost a quiet trailblazer. Zella Salley Brown, the last surviving member of the “Courageous Four,” passed away on June 30, 2026, at age 90.

In 1964, Brown and three other Black educators—Fannie W. Fitzgerald, Mary G. Porter, and Maxine Coleman—were selected to integrate previously all-White Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). With little notice and no public fanfare, they reported to their new assignments the following day. Brown transferred from Antioch-McCrae Elementary to Loch Lomond Elementary, where she taught for much of her 30-year career in PWCS.

Fredericksburg

River & Roots Collective Brings Local Shopping, Coffee, and Community to Historic Stafford Home

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 10, 2026 at 3:00PM

<a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/potomaclocalnews/2969255/">River & Roots Collective: Charming New Cafe, Gifts | RSS.com</a>

A nearly 250-year-old home at one of Stafford County’s busiest intersections has found new life as a gathering place for local artisans, coffee lovers, and small businesses.