The Salvation Army has successfully relocated its thrift store from its former site in Gordon Plaza to a prominent new space at Woodbridge Shopping Center, strengthening its presence in the community.
The new location spans 19,000 square feet and occupies a highly visible corner position at the intersection of Route 1 and Occoquan Road—only two blocks from the previous Gordon Plaza address.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) has expanded its therapy dog program from one to five certified therapy dogs over the past year. The program provides comfort and emotional support to patients, families, and team members throughout the hospital.
National research indicates that therapy dog visits in hospitals reduce patient anxiety by an average of 34 percent during short interactions.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that it is partially lifting a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, effective immediately.
The change applies to the stretch from the Route 120 Chain Bridge to the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge (Route 301) in King George County, which includes key local areas in Woodbridge and Stafford. This development comes after weeks of monitoring following a major sewage spill upstream, providing relief to residents and businesses reliant on the river for recreation.
Virginia State Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Bristow resident on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and are asking for the public’s assistance.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. when a 2013 Toyota Corolla, traveling at a high rate of speed, entered the eastbound Interstate 66 rest area near the 49-mile marker (close to Bull Run Drive and the Manassas area). The vehicle struck the rear of a legally parked 2024 Kenworth 310 tractor-trailer and burst into flames upon impact.
The Concerted Care Group (CCG) clinic in Stafford County, a key provider of opioid addiction treatment and behavioral health services, has abruptly closed its doors, according to a tip received by Potomac Local News today. Photos provided by the tipster show a permanent closure notice posted on the facility’s entrance, effective as of February 13, 2026, just weeks ago.
The clinic, located at 282 Deacon Road, Suite 107, in the Woodlawn Shopping Center, served residents in Stafford County and surrounding areas with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, including methadone dispensing, as well as mental health support.
Law enforcement in Prince William and Stafford counties continues to address a range of public safety issues, from firearm incidents and burglaries to drug trafficking. In a significant development, a Woodbridge man involved in a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy was sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison.
A Woodbridge drug trafficker was sentenced today in Alexandria federal court to 21 years and five months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.
Early voting commences tomorrow, Friday, March 6, across Virginia for the April 21 special election on a proposed constitutional amendment concerning congressional redistricting. The statewide referendum arises amid partisan tensions and legal battles, with Democrats framing it as a necessary, temporary response to redistricting actions in other states that could disadvantage them nationally. Republicans view it as an unconstitutional power grab aimed at partisan advantage.
If approved by voters, the amendment would permit the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts for upcoming elections to “restore fairness,” with Virginia’s standard bipartisan redistricting process—established by a 2020 voter-approved amendment—resuming after the 2030 census.
