Prince William County police investigated two separate incidents involving gunfire into homes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case.
In Woodbridge, around 5:16 a.m. on January 1, a bullet shattered a glass door at the Dale Forest Apartments on Wabash Place. Two shell casings were found nearby. The day before, near Manassas, a bullet entered a home on Lucasville Road around 3:26 p.m. No injuries were reported in either incident, and both cases are under investigation as reckless handling of a firearm.
Potomac Local News reached more readers in 2025, as audiences across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region turned to local journalism for breaking news, accountability reporting, and stories that directly impact their communities.
Over the past year, readers viewed more than 1.6 million pages on PotomacLocal.com, with nearly 1.3 million unique devices accessing the site. About two-thirds of readers accessed the site on mobile, and more than 42% completed the articles they started, a strong sign of engagement with local reporting.
The action authorizes VRE to seek approval from its governing commissions to execute a Capital Project Funding Addendum with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, thereby enabling the project to proceed to planning, environmental review, and design.
The Woodbridge project is part of VRE’s broader effort to prepare stations and infrastructure for longer trains and future rail capacity improvements. Approval of the funding addendum is required for VRE to access state-supplied matching funds under an existing master agreement with VPRA.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
A period of light snow is possible early Wednesday morning across the Baltimore–Washington metro area, with the greatest concern during the morning commute. There is about a 30% chance of snow, but even a light coating could make roads slick and icy during rush hour. If snow develops, drivers could see slow travel, accidents, and delays before conditions improve later in the morning. Residents are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider telework or public transportation if possible.
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According to a press release from the City of Fredericksburg, the changes are part of a broader effort to modernize transit service and improve clarity for riders:
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) is pleased to announce significant improvements to transit service in Stafford County, with newly realigned and renamed bus routes launching Monday, January 5, 2026.
A house fire displaced eight people Sunday evening in Woodbridge after an accidental stove activation sparked a blaze in the kitchen.
Fire crews were called to the 4200 block of Gustus Drive in Dale City about 6:30 p.m. and arrived to find an active fire in a single-family home’s kitchen. All five adults and three children inside had safely evacuated, thanks to working smoke detectors, according to a release from Prince William County Fire and Rescue.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 95 in Prince William County.
The crash happened at 7:20 a.m. on December 27, 2025, in the southbound lanes near the 150-mile marker. According to police, a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck veered off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. The impact caused the attached trailer to detach, and both the truck and trailer overturned.
A new Tempo by Hilton hotel is now welcoming guests in Manassas, offering modern accommodations near the NOVA Live campus (formerly Farm Brew Live). The four-story hotel features 92 guest rooms and was developed by Holladay Hospitality in partnership with Villagio Hospitality Group.
