Potomac Local News

Published August 25, 2026 at 1:00PM

Stafford County supervisors voted 4-2 on Aug. 18 to approve a proffer amendment for the Potomac Church Tech Center, correcting the district designation from Aquia to Falmouth. The ordinance advances the Amazon data center project with a new $10 million cash transportation contribution while retaining original Tier 2 emergency generators and limiting potable water use.

Applicant representative Charlie Payne told the Board of Supervisors the amendment removes an earlier request for an additional 113,000 gallons per day of potable water. Both buildings will now be capped at the original 217,000 GPD allowance previously approved for the site. Payne said the change came after design work showed the second building could operate within the existing limit once a reuse system is complete.

Traffic

WEIGHTY PROBLEM: Region tells feds to keep their heavier trucks off local roads

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 25, 2026 at 10:00AM

[Photo: Esteban Zapata/Unsplash]

The motion was made by Spotsylvania County Supervisor Lori Hayes and seconded by Stafford County Supervisor Deuntay T. Diggs. It carried with one abstention.

FAMPO Administrator Ian Ollis, the Director of Transportation Planning, explained the resolution during his report. He said the draft Build America 250 bill, the proposed successor to the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, already contains two provisions relevant to earlier committee discussions on large trucks.

Newslinks

News Links: ICE Arrests 1,300 in NoVa Suburbs, Stafford Crash Trial Delay, and Virginia Gun Ban Case Put on Hold

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 25, 2026 at 8:00AM

A large-scale ICE enforcement operation in the Washington suburbs, a request to delay the trial in a deadly Stafford County bus crash, a pause in the final state court challenge to Virginia’s assault weapons restrictions, and local concerns over school funding and economic development led the day’s news across Northern Virginia.

As reported by Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News that ICE carried out a large-scale operation resulting in the arrests of 1,328 people in the country illegally over a 14-day period in Virginia and Maryland. Nearly 400 of those arrested had criminal convictions or pending charges, including a Salvadoran national wanted by Richmond police on a murder warrant. Other cases involved individuals with records for attempted murder, rape, sexual battery, kidnapping, robbery and driving while intoxicated. The operation primarily focused on suburbs around Washington, D.C., in both states.

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

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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

Dems OK school board hopeful who rejects evolution, partner in alleged secret-vote lawsuit — and won’t answer questions

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 24, 2026 at 3:00PM

Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee graphic identifying its endorsed candidates, including (bottom row) Manassas City School Board candidates Lisa Stevens, Murina Dove and Marcus Still. The full ticket graphic was posted to the committee’s Facebook page. (Courtesy Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee)

The Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee has publicly backed a slate of candidates that includes two Manassas City School Board hopefuls whose records have drawn scrutiny, but neither the committee nor the candidates responded to detailed questions about those issues.

A graphic circulated by the committee under the heading “Our Democratic Ticket” lists Murina V. Dove and Marcus Still among its endorsed candidates for the Manassas City School Board, alongside incumbent Lisa Stevens. Early voting begins September 18 and the general election is November 3. The race is officially nonpartisan.

Manassas Park

Park panel greenlights 321 units on old car lot

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 24, 2026 at 1:00PM

A rendering of the proposed 321-unit mixed-use development at 8503 and 8505 Euclid Avenue in Manassas Park. The project would replace an existing auto sales and service site with mostly income-restricted apartments, ground-floor retail along Bank Street, Career and Technical Education space, and structured parking. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and related waivers on a 4-1 vote. (Courtesy of RST Development)

The Manassas Park Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a rezoning and related waivers that would allow a 321-unit mixed-use redevelopment of a former auto sales and service site near the city center.

The recommendation covers Rezoning RZ 2026-01, Zoning Waiver WAI 2026-01A, and Public Facilities Waivers PFW 2026-01A through PFW 2026-01D and PFW 2026-01F. The motion, subject to the fourth submission of the general development plan and a proffer statement dated August 12, 2026, now advances to the Governing Body for a final decision.

Manassas

Gathered on Center Adds a New Retail Concept to Historic Downtown Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 24, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated August 24, 2026 at 4:23PM

Alexandra “Alex” Striemer of Bejeweled Era smiles inside Gathered on Center, the new retail co-op at 9082 Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas, where she offers permanent jewelry among the shop’s mix of locally curated goods, gifts and experiences.

Historic Downtown Manassas has a new retail destination. Gathered on Center, a co-op at 9082 Center Street, brings together multiple creative small businesses under one roof.

The shop is led by entrepreneurs Terri Johnson, Karissa Terry, and Jasmine Oglesby. Shoppers will find an evolving mix of locally curated goods, gifts, and experiences. Among the offerings is permanent jewelry from Bejeweled Era.

Newslinks

News Links: PWCS Students Return to Class, Statewide Ballot Measures, and Regional Updates

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 24, 2026 at 8:00AM

Prince William County Public Schools, the second-largest division in Virginia, opened the 2026-27 school year today while regional residents tracked water use, climate planning, student achievements, and upcoming constitutional amendments.

According to Prince William County Public Schools, Monday, August 24, 2026, marks the first day of school for the division, the second-largest in Virginia.

Fredericksburg

Dog Krazy Celebrates 20 Years in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 23, 2026 at 9:50AM

Kelly Sankowski reports outside Dog Krazy at 307 William St. in downtown Fredericksburg during the store’s 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Dog Krazy marked 20 years in business on Saturday, Aug. 22.

We stopped by the downtown Fredericksburg location at 307 William St. to check in on the celebration.

Manassas

BREAKING: Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger to Vacate Office Sept. 30

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2026 at 5:17PM

Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger [Photo: Mike Beaty]

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger will leave office nearly three months earlier than previously announced, the City of Manassas confirmed Friday.

In a news release issued Friday afternoon, the city said it has received Davis-Younger’s written resignation letter. She will vacate her seat effective Sept. 30, 2026, following her final City Council meeting on Sept. 28.