Comedian Dwayne White joined Uriah Kiser on the Potomac Local News podcast to talk about his 50-state stand-up goal, leaving a government job for full-time comedy, and the shows he produces at Electric Palm in Woodbridge.
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Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson joined Uriah Kiser on the Potomac Local News podcast to discuss the Reimagining Prince William County town hall series and what residents are saying they want next.
Jefferson has held facilitated listening sessions at the new Woodbridge Elementary School and the McCoart Government Center, with more planned for the western end of the county. The conversations focus on placemaking, amenities, and avoiding haphazard growth.
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Dumfries is moving its long-range planning work into public view this week while first-quarter financials show the town running ahead of expenses.
The council proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month at its October 20 meeting, recognizing the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and staff. Planning Director Reginald Tabor then walked through the status of the town’s Adaptive Comprehensive Plan, Destination Dumfries 2044, and the three small area plans now in draft form for the Gateway, Main Street Commons, and Waterfront District.
WUSA9 reports the Bhatts’ babysitter testified Tuesday that Naresh Bhatt appeared anxious when he barged into her apartment to pick up his daughter during the ongoing murder trial.
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An anonymous letter mailed to supervisors in early October alleges “physical pushing and a demeaning verbal attack, touching and blatant sexual contact.”
County Executive Christopher Shorter told the board he takes the allegations seriously and will cooperate with RSM US LLP.
Action in Community Through Service released the following statement:
Dumfries, Va. — October 20, 2026 — Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) welcomed U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today for a visit celebrating a significant investment in the organization’s mission: a $1.78 million federal grant secured through the offices of Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner to help rebuild the ACTS West End Shelter.
A 34-year-old Woodbridge man has been charged with assault and battery after police said he assaulted a 7-year-old student at Prince William Academy, WJLA reported.
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Prince William County’s Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch is starting its annual spongy moth egg mass survey, the county said.
If you receive a survey notice, contact the branch regarding permission for a visual survey of your trees. Residents who did not receive a notice but have concerns about their trees can request a site visit. More information is available on the county’s Mosquito and Forest Pest Management website.
UVA Community Health, part of UVA Health, is accepting grant applications to support community-based programs, the health system said.
The program offers two types of grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve the communities of UVA Community Health. Healthy Spark Grants support work on social determinants of health such as access to care, food security, and physical activity. Community Strong Grants go to longer-term partners focused on mental and behavioral health, chronic disease, and access to care.