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Manassas gets ready for MercyFest 2025

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GAINESVILLE, Va.  – MercyFest is almost here, and this is your last chance to get tickets at $15 online before prices go up. It’s happening Saturday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at House of Mercy, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, and it’s shaping up to be a massive day of food, fun, and community.

MercyFest is the annual fundraiser put on by House of Mercy, a nonprofit that helps families across Northern Virginia with its food pantry, thrift store, and donation center. It serves over 100 families every day, and last year provided groceries, clothing, and other basics to thousands—impacting more than 50 zip codes in the region.

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Man Hurt After Groups Exchange Gunfire in Dumfries, Police Say

By Uriah Kiser

DUMFRIES, Va. – Police are investigating after a man was shot during an exchange of gunfire in Dumfries on Monday evening.

Prince William County police said officers were called at 5:33 p.m. to the area of Old Triangle Road and Kearsage Drive, where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

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Occoquan Mayor’s Podcast Highlights Fundraiser, Town Council Actions, and Upcoming Fall Events

By Uriah Kiser

OCCOQUAN, Va. – Occoquan Mayor Ernie Porta used his latest Occoquan Radio Podcast to recap recent community events, recognize local award winners, and preview the town’s biggest weekend of the year.

Porta thanked those who attended the Celebrate Occoquan fundraiser for the nonprofit Visit Occoquan, held last week at the Mill Street Draft Garden. The event featured live and silent auctions and drew strong support from the community.

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Potomac Shores VRE Station to Break Ground in 2026, Open by 2027

By Uriah Kiser

Construction on the long-awaited Potomac Shores Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Station is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the new stop opening by mid-to-late 2027, according to VRE officials.

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Dumfries Locks In Junkyard Deal to Launch New Waterfront Era

By Uriah Kiser

DUMFRIES, Va. – Dumfries has finalized its purchase of the Campbell Junkyard property, securing 161 acres along Quantico Creek that town leaders say will anchor a new waterfront district.

Mayor Derrick R. Wood announced the closing Monday, calling the acquisition “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reconnect Virginia’s oldest chartered town with its waterfront roots. “This is more than an acquisition. This is a legacy,” Wood said in a statement. “Together, we’re building a new Waterfront Era for Dumfries.”

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Townhouse Fire Forces 7 People Out of Their Home

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William Fire and Rescue]

The home suffered moderate damage, and the building official declared it unsafe to occupy. Adjacent townhomes were spared damage. A total of five adults and two children have been displaced and are getting help from the Red Cross. Fire Marshal’s Office is still on scene investigating the cause.

Here’s what we found on the home and area:

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Arrests Made in Woodbridge Murder Investigation; Guns and Drugs Recovered

By Uriah Kiser

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the September 13 murder of a Fredericksburg man in Woodbridge. Prince William County Police say two men were taken into custody days after the deadly shooting in the 13700 block of Telegraph Road.

Investigators say the suspects were involved in a fight with the victim, 35-year-old David Kapay Kallo. When the confrontation ended and Kallo attempted to walk away, he was shot. A second man nearby was also struck by gunfire but survived, police said.

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Brentsville’s Getting a Pump Track—First of Its Kind in Prince William

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince Willam County Government]

NOKESVILLE, Va. – Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy says a long-discussed project at Rollins Ford Park is finally moving forward, and it’s unlike anything else in Prince William County.

On a recent podcast interview, Gordy explained the basics of the new asphalt pump track approved last week by the Board of County Supervisors. “I’ll say right up front, I’m not an expert on pump tracks. I’ve never been on a pump track,” Gordy said. “But as I understand it, it is a track for bicycles… just by the sheer use of gravity and force by pumping your bike, it allows you to get airborne and do flips and do some exciting things. So this is going to provide a completely different type of recreational activity for the Brentsville District specifically, but for Prince William as a whole.”

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Potential Conflict Flagged as Dumfries Seats Inaugural Economic Development Authority

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Vice Mayor Monáe Nickerson

As Dumfries seats its first-ever Economic Development Authority (EDA), Potomac Local is examining a potential conflict-of-interest involving appointee Lawrence C. Nickerson, who is married to Vice Mayor Monáe Nickerson — a relationship that raises disclosure and recusal questions as the new body begins work.

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