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Dumfries Town Council to Vote on Eviction of Historic Dumfries Nonprofit

Published August 1, 2025 at 6:13PM

DUMFRIES, Va. — The Dumfries Town Council will vote on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, on whether to terminate its lease agreement with Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. (HDVI) — the nonprofit that has operated the Weems-Botts Museum and adjacent annex for over 50 years.

The proposed resolution appears on the Council’s public meeting agenda and, according to an email from HDVI, follows a 6-1 closed-session vote on July 1 to remove HDVI from the historic property and its annex, which also houses the group’s research library and visitor center. If approved, the resolution would effectively evict the organization from the town-owned property by mid-August.

At Home Store in Manassas to Close as Retailer Declares Bankruptcy

By Potomac Local News

Published August 1, 2025 at 3:48PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The At Home retail store on Sudley Road near Manassas will permanently close its doors this fall, following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the Texas-based home décor chain.

Located at Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, the Manassas store is among 26 underperforming locations across the U.S. that will shutter as part of a corporate reorganization plan. According to court documents and multiple news reports, the company aims to close the affected stores by September 30, 2025.

Pedestrian Dies Weeks After Crash in Manassas; Assault and Death Investigation in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published August 1, 2025 at 3:15PM

A 38-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in Manassas in mid-July. Carolina Isabel Rosales Cepeda was walking in the roadway along Centreville Road near Orchard Bridge Drive when she was hit by a southbound 2022 Honda Civic around 2:09 a.m. on July 13. She was hospitalized in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries on July 31. The driver, a 24-year-old woman from Woodbridge, remained at the scene and was not injured. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

In Woodbridge, police are investigating the Death of a 26-year-old man found unresponsive in a bush near Cheshire Station Plaza on July 31. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No signs of foul play were found, and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

Neabsco Parking Garage’s EV Chargers Bring Modest Revenue Amid Broader Underuse

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 1, 2025 at 2:09PM

A vehicle charging station at Neabsco Parking Garage in Woodbridge.

Electric vehicle chargers at Prince William County’s first commuter parking garage have generated more than $1,300 in net revenue since opening in November 2024, offering a slight return amid broader concerns about the garage’s low usage and rising operating costs.

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Events Around Prince William, Manassas in August

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published August 1, 2025 at 9:00AM

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Patrick Harders Joins Gainesville Supervisor Race

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 1, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated August 1, 2025 at 7:33AM

Harders

GAINESVILLE, Va. – Patrick Harders, a longtime Manassas area resident and founder of a regional outdoor lighting company, is running for Gainesville District Supervisor—and he’s entering a race already stirred by internal Republican friction and calls for leadership rooted in integrity.

Harders announced his candidacy Thursday, casting himself as a conservative voice for responsible growth, fiscal accountability, and transparency. He says he’s stepping up to continue the work of the late Supervisor Bob Weir, who died earlier this month and was known for his outspoken opposition to data center sprawl.

Updated: One Dead in Dale City Double Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published July 31, 2025 at 6:59PM | Updated August 1, 2025 at 3:12PM

Quanlangsy

Updated 10:40 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2025 – A man is in custody after allegedly shooting two family members—killing one and critically injuring the other—during an argument inside a Woodbridge home Wednesday evening.

Prince William police say 56-year-old Khampheng Toune Quanlangsy shot a 42-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman in the upper body following a verbal altercation. Officers responded around 5:42 p.m. to the 12900 block of Kenmar Drive, where they found Quanlangsy outside the home and took him into custody without incident.

Landrum Outlines Vision for Gainesville, Takes Aim at Data Centers

By Alan Gloss

Published July 31, 2025 at 3:58PM | Updated August 1, 2025 at 3:06PM

Brian Landrum and his wife, Nicole

In a recent interview, Brian Landrum, a Republican candidate for the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, shared his vision and plans for the community. Landrum, an attorney and consultant, emphasized putting residents first and ensuring development benefits the community.

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Prince William Supervisors Vote to Cut Meals Tax to 3%

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 31, 2025 at 3:48PM

A waitress at Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted Tuesday to lower the county’s meals tax from 4% to 3%, a move intended to relieve economic pressure on families and local restaurants. The change, passed on a 5–2 vote, will take effect January 1, 2026.

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Prince William Kicks Off Nation’s 250th Anniversary with New Sign, Exhibit

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published July 31, 2025 at 3:00PM

The new sign outside Williams Ordinary to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary next year. [Courtesy of the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation]

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