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Prince William County Alumnae Chapter to Host 41st Annual MLK Youth Oratorical Competition

Published November 26, 2025 at 9:52AM

Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-7) issues Congressional Record [Submitted photo]

“Awakening the Dream: Breaking Barriers in the Fight for Justice and Unity,” PWCAC-DST announced, is the selected theme for this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program, marking one of the region’s longest-running tributes to Dr. King’s legacy.

Founded in 1985, the free annual event will take place Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Triangle. Six student orators from Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park will deliver speeches inspired by this year’s theme, alongside performances by the MLK Youth Community Choir and other youth groups. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the MLK Day of Service by bringing non-perishable food donations to support local pantries. Vendors and community outreach organizations will be available beginning at 10 a.m., with a snow date set for January 24.

Planning Commission Denies 500+ Unit Developments near Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published November 25, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated November 25, 2025 at 3:33PM

The area of Hoadly Road up for consideration. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

The first denial, in a 7-1 vote, came for the Maple Valley Grove development, which would’ve had 274 units on nearly 24 acres of land. The proposal had 242 multi-family stacked units and 32 multi-family traditional units.

The second denial was for the Hoadly Square rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment, which would’ve changed the land-use designation for about 48 acres from the Occoquan Reservoir Protection Area (ORPA) to a mixed-use neighborhood. The total area was 58 acres for 279 units, 265 of which were single-family attached homes and 14 single-family detached.

Prince William to Open New Small Business Resource Center at Chinn Park Library as Two Branches Prepare for Renovations

By Potomac Local News

Published November 25, 2025 at 1:30PM

Prince William County is preparing to open a new small business resource center inside Chinn Park Library in Lake Ridge, positioning the popular Lake Ridge branch as a one-stop hub for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing small business owners. The center is part of a large, 18-month renovation that will close the library beginning November 26.

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‘HARM-FUL OF IT’ — Residents Blast Prince William Digital Gateway Developers’ Irreparable Harm Claims

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 25, 2025 at 11:00AM

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Police said intoxicated woman Assaulted officer

By Press Release

Published November 24, 2025 at 1:37PM

A 38-year-old woman from Woodbridge was arrested after assaulting a law enforcement officer and a medic near Manassas. Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Moore Drive, where the intoxicated woman kicked an officer and struck a medic. She was detained and charged with two counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer or healthcare provider.

In another incident, a commercial burglary occurred at the Tobacco Hut in Manassas. Officers found a broken window but no immediate signs of theft. A K-9 unit searched the area, but no suspects were located.

Prince William School Board Considering 2026-2027 Calendar Options

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published November 24, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated November 30, 2025 at 9:33AM

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The Prince William County School (PWCS) Board is considering its calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year.

In its most recent Nov. 18 meeting, the School Board heard about the four options on the table for the 2026-27 school year, each with its own quirks.

Crowds pack Occoquan for annual Christmas tree lighting

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 23, 2025 at 7:45AM

Hundreds of people filled Mill Street and the steps of Occoquan Town Hall on Saturday night as the town flipped the switch on its Christmas tree, officially opening the holiday season in the small riverfront community.

The tree lighting began just after 6 p.m. in front of Town Hall, where gas lamps, wreaths, and shop lights gave the historic district a postcard feel. Broadcasting live from the event, Potomac Local News described Occoquan as a “nice little postcard, Hallmark movie town” that feels far removed from nearby Washington, D.C., despite sitting just off Interstate 95.

Occoquan Road Two-Week Closure at I-95 Overpass in Woodbridge Begins Nov. 7

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 2:12PM

“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Occoquan Road is scheduled to reopen at the I-95 overpass by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.”

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Rose Gaming Resort and local delegates to give away 750 turkeys in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 12:37PM

Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va.

The Rose Gaming Resort is teaming up with three Prince William County delegates to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Saturday, November 22, at Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge. About 750 turkeys will be handed out free of charge to county residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.

The event is a partnership between The Rose’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Delegates Luke Torian (D-24), Candi Mundon King (D-23), and Briana Sewell (D-25). It’s part of the company’s ongoing community engagement through its “Rosie’s Gives Back” program, which supports charitable causes across Virginia.

Prince William County Prosecutors Announce 54-Year Sentence in 2021 Woodbridge Killing

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 12:33PM

“The brutal killing of Kalin Robinson in a parking lot in Woodbridge was deliberately orchestrated by the Defendant, Traivon Johnson,” Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced. “Without his cold and calculating actions, the murder would not have taken place. Although no sentence can bring Mr. Robinson back, the imposition of the maximum allowable sentence of 54 years in prison demonstrates that Traivon Johnson’s behavior will not be tolerated in our community.”

Mr. Johnson, 29, pled guilty on July 7, 2025, to multiple charges, including Second Degree Murder, Conspiracy, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He was sentenced on November 20, 2025, by Judge James A. Willett to 54 years of incarceration followed by three years of post-release supervision. Police determined he had planned the attack and matched cartridge casings from the crime scene to a firearm recovered from his residence.